I drove my Triumph Herald Sports Car up to Garnet in 1977. Looks like they have done a bit of restoration to the old town since then. I am glad they are preserving it. Down below on the way out, I stopped at a local bar and had a beer. The bartender told me that he and his son were up there a few years back (from 1977) at spring thaw, and found a gold coin popping out of the snow.
This looks a lot like the road I live on. Some really neat old buildings. Plus we have a 150 year old homestead on our property that we're fixing up for guests. Absolutely magical
We were hiking the area around fishtrap lake and the Milwaukee rail lines around eastern Washington, but I am betting you may be further south. I do quite enjoy the history behind these locations. My first 3 videos included an abandoned mine that nobody should enter, unfortunately it was also my first videos era, so nearly unwatchable.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve we have several of those here. There's one on our property that's a turquoise mine which I'd love to crawl around in, but like you said, they're really not safe. We are in Steven's County right next to Canada. If you ever make it back you're welcome to check it all out.
I drive right by the turnoff so many times. Did not know there was a better way to get there. Thanks for the upload But Please turn off the mic, no need to hear all the noise of footsteps
4 miles northwest is Sand Park cemetery. Some people entertain the idea that some residents may have been buried in Sand Park cemetery, though nobody knows for sure. Fire destroyed most of Garnet in 1912 and it was never rebuild. During the peak of the town, there were more than 1000 residents. People restarted their lives in surrounding towns. There are rumors that some were buried in consecrated grounds near their homesite. Many were not wealthy enough to afford a proper burial. There are a few unmarked graves at the Sand Park location, most recent burial in 1914. The part of death that saddens me the most is knowing all the stories that are lost forever.
I was at odds with trying to decide if I should slow pan it or if it would be legible while paused. Video length tends to be off-putting when someone sees a 2hr long runtime. (The challenges of editing and watchability) I also considered making a second cut longer for those interested. As far as narration; the sound of my voice...not the best. I might be too critical, self loathing.
With your phone, on a paused screen, you are able to pinch zoom the screen and read some of the information, the timing is a bit annoying to catch at the right moment and some are still missed.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve I suppose. But I love history I love seeing these places. And I'm grateful for everyone that goes and makes these videos because I could never go myself. So I guess maybe I'm being a little selfish and wanting as many details as possible. Thank you for your reply. And it was still a wonderful video.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve Fortunately I'm able to watch your videos on a nice size flat screen TV.. And yes I've done the pause thing and it can be difficult sometimes.
@caroljeanscholl7370 I think it has been my favorite Saturday past time on the TV! Being able to cast the videos has opened a whole new realm. I was rewatching the Hells Canyon hike ( Dan recut a short version about 2 months ago) one of our camera walk-by's a rock falls from above and looks like it hits Dan's pack. I hadn't seen it until I was watching videos on the big screen. I do have to ask, how did you find this channel? I am always curious.
@Carol Jean Scholl No you aren't being selfish. I agree with you that panning and resting a moment on signs, etc would have been very interesting. Thing is, we can pause and come back to any video editing tour anytime we like. I'd venture to say thst if we're on this site watching your tour that we are already very interested in seeing Garnet. A lot if us are shut ins now. We have to live vicariously through others Ken's, such as the creator of this video. I realized just now that I should be typing my comment 🙃 to the uploader and nit you, Carol. Well at least not all of you. I copied and pasted this from a reply to nice lady, Carol, so you could read my opinion of your work. 🙂
Maybe a re-edit for a long version is in order. Makes me wish I had taken cellphone photos (higher quality) for this purpose. We were pushing the closing time as it was. I will review the few hours of raw footage and see if it can be accomplished with the footage. Maybe a revisit is in order!
I came here from one of those "stories" that go on forever loaded with ads and other stories mashed into this one. It said that Montana and the Feds want people to move back into Garnett. Do any of you know anything about this?
They are always looking for park rangers. The lady working at the time of our walk through the area had a pretty good story, but Daniel would have to tell her tale, I was off filming at the time.
I drove my Triumph Herald Sports Car up to Garnet in 1977. Looks like they have done a bit of restoration to the old town since then. I am glad they are preserving it. Down below on the way out, I stopped at a local bar and had a beer. The bartender told me that he and his son were up there a few years back (from 1977) at spring thaw, and found a gold coin popping out of the snow.
Lucky day! Thank you for the great story. Hopefully, I did well preserving the memories!
What a beautiful piece of history here. I wouldn't mind living in this town...so breathtaking ❤
I could definitely spend a year here
I went on a road trip with my mom and sister..this was one of our stops..so cool
It is really one of the best preserved ghost towns in the area!
This looks a lot like the road I live on. Some really neat old buildings. Plus we have a 150 year old homestead on our property that we're fixing up for guests. Absolutely magical
That sounds like quite an exciting place!
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve we're in Eastern Washington and there are countless old buildings from a gold rush eons ago. It's truly breathtaking.
We were hiking the area around fishtrap lake and the Milwaukee rail lines around eastern Washington, but I am betting you may be further south. I do quite enjoy the history behind these locations. My first 3 videos included an abandoned mine that nobody should enter, unfortunately it was also my first videos era, so nearly unwatchable.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve we have several of those here. There's one on our property that's a turquoise mine which I'd love to crawl around in, but like you said, they're really not safe.
We are in Steven's County right next to Canada. If you ever make it back you're welcome to check it all out.
@@JacindaH next time I head up to Sheep Creek, I may have to take you up on the offer. My email address is anythingoutdoorswithsteve@gmail
I am packed and ready to move there
Beautiful area, was well worth the visit! I think it was $5 per person.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve what was $5 per person?
Beautiful video on Garnet. The ending -- nice touch.
Ah Garnet. Nice place. My wife broke her nose there once, but that is a story for another day😀
I'm glad i got out of there with my nose intact.
Well, it's many other days now. . . How did your wife's nose get broken?
@@ToniHunterOne Was in too much of a hurry when closing hatchback door... Don't tell her I said this, I'd be shot🙂
@@NickFrom1228 OK. I won't say a word..
Ever since I was a kid I've loved 'this kinda stuff'!!!
I feel the same way.
I drive right by the turnoff so many times. Did not know there was a better way to get there. Thanks for the upload
But Please turn off the mic, no need to hear all the noise of footsteps
I am always looking for ways to improve the channel and gain more long-term viewers.
Where are the former residents of the town buried? Presumably there was a town cemetery?
4 miles northwest is Sand Park cemetery. Some people entertain the idea that some residents may have been buried in Sand Park cemetery, though nobody knows for sure.
Fire destroyed most of Garnet in 1912 and it was never rebuild. During the peak of the town, there were more than 1000 residents. People restarted their lives in surrounding towns. There are rumors that some were buried in consecrated grounds near their homesite. Many were not wealthy enough to afford a proper burial. There are a few unmarked graves at the Sand Park location, most recent burial in 1914.
The part of death that saddens me the most is knowing all the stories that are lost forever.
Nice videos...but you went so fast over the signs no one could see what the buildings were. Wish you had said what each building was.
I was at odds with trying to decide if I should slow pan it or if it would be legible while paused. Video length tends to be off-putting when someone sees a 2hr long runtime. (The challenges of editing and watchability)
I also considered making a second cut longer for those interested. As far as narration; the sound of my voice...not the best. I might be too critical, self loathing.
With your phone, on a paused screen, you are able to pinch zoom the screen and read some of the information, the timing is a bit annoying to catch at the right moment and some are still missed.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve
I suppose. But I love history I love seeing these places. And I'm grateful for everyone that goes and makes these videos because I could never go myself. So I guess maybe I'm being a little selfish and wanting as many details as possible. Thank you for your reply. And it was still a wonderful video.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve
Fortunately I'm able to watch your videos on a nice size flat screen TV.. And yes I've done the pause thing and it can be difficult sometimes.
@caroljeanscholl7370 I think it has been my favorite Saturday past time on the TV! Being able to cast the videos has opened a whole new realm.
I was rewatching the Hells Canyon hike ( Dan recut a short version about 2 months ago) one of our camera walk-by's a rock falls from above and looks like it hits Dan's pack. I hadn't seen it until I was watching videos on the big screen.
I do have to ask, how did you find this channel? I am always curious.
very cool video, I swear I am *NOT* watching on company time...
Absolutely not responding on company time
@Carol Jean Scholl No you aren't being selfish. I agree with you that panning and resting a moment on signs, etc would have been very interesting. Thing is, we can pause and come back to any video editing tour anytime we like. I'd venture to say thst if we're on this site watching your tour that we are already very interested in seeing Garnet. A lot if us are shut ins now. We have to live vicariously through others Ken's, such as the creator of this video. I realized just now that I should be typing my comment 🙃 to the uploader and nit you, Carol. Well at least not all of you. I copied and pasted this from a reply to nice lady, Carol, so you could read my opinion of your work. 🙂
Maybe a re-edit for a long version is in order. Makes me wish I had taken cellphone photos (higher quality) for this purpose. We were pushing the closing time as it was. I will review the few hours of raw footage and see if it can be accomplished with the footage. Maybe a revisit is in order!
I came here from one of those "stories" that go on forever loaded with ads and other stories mashed into this one. It said that Montana and the Feds want people to move back into Garnett. Do any of you know anything about this?
They are always looking for park rangers. The lady working at the time of our walk through the area had a pretty good story, but Daniel would have to tell her tale, I was off filming at the time.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve huh. This "story" made it sound as if families were wanted to make it a real town again.
@@ToniHunterOne thats how they get you!
Was there in October. Well worth the trek.
What's the nearest town to this
Probably a toss up between Bearmouth and Greenough, all east of Missoula.
Can u really live here rent free?
Consider it a trade; rent for work. You will be the park ranger on duty with living quarters- like it used to be.