Whats Left of Dry Town | Ghost Town After the Fire | Destination Adventure
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- čas přidán 27. 10. 2023
- Dry town, is a branch of Telegraph Creek that quickly becoming forgotten, because almost nothing is left. A ghost town beside a ghost town is an easy thing to overlook, and I only knew about it because of the locals, and I am sure glad to have support from the locals for this exact reason. The best discoveries often come from a recommendation from a local.
My time in this area has been so enjoyable, and I am so happy I had time to fit this one in as well. I asked around as to why it was called Dry Town, but nobody had an answer for me, but it doesn't seem to be related to alcohol which is surprising. I am not sure how large this section of town was in its day, but unfortunately almost all of it was lost in a fire. This was not uncommon back in the day, because here in Canada nearly everything was built out of wood, and a small spark can become a big problem. Never the less, for the keen eyed explorer, there is still much to see and discover.
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I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how much I respect your approach to travel and content creation. It's so cool to see you letting the places speak for themselves without causing any harm. Your respect for the environment and local communities really shines through in your videos.
Easily my favorite creator.
Very nice comment, thank you.
🏆❤️🔥 Beautifully worded comment.
Yes, very much agree. 💐🥂
Awesome, Dustin! I have taken so many photos inside and out in Telegraph Creek and Dry Town, all the way to the cable car used by the Ministry of Environment for water monitoring.
My wife's grandfather, Charlie Callbreath, told me a lot about Dry Town. It was called Dry Town simply because, unlike downtown Telegraph Creek, they had no creek or spring, so were a dry town. They used various methods to get their water and eventually had several big fire pumps put in (you may have nearly tripped over part of one that's still there). Unfortunately, when the big fire started, the pumps would not. That's when the original Catholic Church burned down, along with a lot of birth and marriage records, at the far end of Dry Town. My mother-in-law used to attend when she was a girl.
The shop with the equipment parts in it was the old Public Works shop. Grandpa Charlie was the Public Works foreman for Telegraph Creek and would have worked there some of the time.
The partial tracked machine by the river has a cable attached to it on the river side. It was used by Mickey's father-in-law to anchor a dock he had down at the river.
If you get a chance to explore Dry Town in the future, there are numerous shallow outlines of foundations of houses that burned down (the "well" you discovered was actually an old root cellar, which some homes had). You will find partial remains of wood stoves in the debris within the outline of most of these old places.
People were still using some of the cabins near the old cars when we first visited in 1979. It's very sad to see it all disappearing. Your work is much more important than most people realize, creating a record of things that may soon disappear forever!
Thank you for that very enlightening
Thankyou for your comment ! It added so much to Dustin's fine installment. What a beautiful valley to have lived in. Course the kids probably thought it was "Hicksville" till they got older . 🤭👍❤️
As I’ve said in last videos, I admire how you can produce a video that tells a story of what most people could care less about, a bunch of old dilapidated houses. These were ounce thriving settlements that were alive with people and businesses. The professionalism of your work really pays off, keep up the good work.
This was what I found on Dry Town from the website, Canada's Historical Places, "Dry Town was an area of Tahltan settlement, originally used as a winter home away from the more remote summer fishing camps. First Nations residents value and continue to practice traditional lifeways, teaching children and grandchildren their inheritance of skills, languages, and an appreciation of the Stikine River and its valley."
That cable car find was sure sweat. My granny told me that when she was a kid living up around Valemount, there was a cable car they, as kids, would have to travel in to cross a river so they could get to school. Can you imagine that?!
Thanks again for taking me along on this adventure!
Dustin, you are living the life I’ve always wanted to live. I AM JEALOUS. Keep making my dreams come alive.
I'm still blown away by how much old rare and cool stuff is just sitting out in the woods even still today.
That last car was a 58 Ford Fairlane (or Meteor) if a Canadian model. The tail fins and forward tilting hood are a dead give away. Another great vid Dustin ! Love the scenery ! Cheers ! 🍻👊😎👍🍻
My dad worked at Ford . He bought a used 57 Fairlane retractable (hardtop that retracted into the trunk) when I was a kid in the early 60s. Red & White. It was beautiful but we didn't have it long. One day on the way home it started raining so he pulled over and went to put the top up and it got stuck 1/2 way up ! We had to drive the rest of the way home like that in the rain ! Twelve miles ! We were soaked. I can still hear him swearing like mad and my mom telling him to calm down. That day I learned a new four letter word that started with "F" ! Lol ! 🤭👍
The small crawler tractor is a Holt 2-Ton. Early to mid 1920's. Great work as always. Love the videos and stories.
Thank you, Dustin, for another epic video and for taking us places that even many (dare I say most?), northerners never have the privilege to see. You have an amazing gift and I am so grateful you share it with us each week. ❤
Thank you 😊
"Dry Town" used to refer to the fact that alcohol was prohibited. Owen Sound, where I live, was a dry town from 1906 until 1972. That panel with the dogs may have been from a wood stove. From the side panel or by the looks of the shape, the Ash Panel ~ What a Beautiful Adventure...
Yeah Dry Town made me think the same thing.
Agreed. Grog free zone.
Nice way to start a Saturday morning. Interesting to see how far along Autumn is a thousand miles to the north. Here on the US East Coast, leaves have barely changed and summer is making its last gasp with an 80-degree day. All while Dustin has to worry about snow…
Thank you for another great adventure. The one thing that is nice about the leaves dropping is you can see so much more that otherwise is hidden.
I'd love to shower you with accolades but I have come to the party late, others have said whatever I could conjure up. Your video are breath taking, they get better and better, the story telling and your mantra of "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" sums up your/our adventure to a tee. I and thousands of others look forward to every one of your videos no matter if they are brief, short or long. Thank you, Dustin, so much for showcasing British Columbia for Canadians and the rest of the planet. Safe adventuring...
That thing with the seat at the end of the video is a 2 ton caterpillar from early 1920s. My husband is delighted to recognize old stuff from your videos.
Cable way is a hydrometric survey station. Techs could go measure flow velocity across the river and calculate volumetric flow rate. These cable ways were typically built across sectional do the river that were seasonally stable with known dimensions. Velocity X area = CFM (or m/s). Most hydrometric stations are now remotely operated.
Now I'm going back to re-watch your adventure on the abandoned island.
I'm always left in awe Dustin. Thank you.
Dustin, you have a knack for storytelling through your videos, with or without the research. What you see, what you show us, speaks volumes, and I don't know anyone else who can do what you do.
I think the stone structure was a cellar. You would love exploring Nova Scotia, there are old stone structures strewn all over the wilderness from the activities of so many generations of settlers. It's wilderness now but it might have been a town or a railway who knows what you'll find here. Hoping for some good winter content this year! I've gotta say winter is quickly replacing spring as my second favorite season after fall.
I love old ghost towns. Anytime I get the chance to explore one I do it. That 69? I think Chevy Carryall is pretty rare. Definitely worth saving. Great video Dustin. Cheers 🍻
Good morning Dustin! Fantastic footage once again, your videos always start my Saturday mornings! During the well we are up at 02:00 getting ready for work and Saturdays sleep in time is 04:00 and I start getting ansi waiting for you to post your latest adventure! It’s such a beautiful and peaceful area and to see all that’s been left behind is amazing! I can only imagine what was there before the fire took every thing in its path, seeing old builds and equipment abandoned along with the dreams of those hard working people that once lived there! Cheers mate and safe travels until next Saturday 👍☕️🇨🇦
I really love the way you use music in your videos, it really elevates the experience.
Forty four years ago I used to Drive in to Telegraph Creek every late fall and early spring to work on the water well pump and reservoir. At the time I was told the whole town was dry but it might have just been that section. I used to stay in the back upper apartment of the Hudson’s Bay store, made super 8 movies of some of the trips but I’ll stick to watching yours. From one Porter to another keep the great work!
I look forward to my saturday mornings, fresh Timmies coffee in hand, dog beside me, 2 cats on my lap while watching your newest video. Really enjoy looking at our beautiful country
I absolutely love your videos. Your photography is wonderful. I love how you tell the stories of these places. ❤❤❤
It may be late in the season, but those fall colours are still awesome. Fantastic drone footage as well. Safe travels north!
The amazing Views are just stunning! Your efforts are crazy forjust one video! I can’t wait for the up north stuff ✨I can’t wait✨
Dustin you are amazing! Keep it up!!!
Thanks again for the ride, brother 🙏 👍
I have watched almost all of your videos. I almost feel like we are friends and if I ever ran into you I would wonder why you don’t recognize me!
Each Episode transports me and I forget that I am not actually there with you.
I can’t wait to see what you do over the winter. Safe travels and God Bless.
Happy to have you along for the ride, friend. :)
Been here for years on my personal channel. So blown away with how much you've grown as a filmmaker. Awesome to see! Great work.
It boggles my mind, the magnitude of work that people used to put into just surviving. I think about that every time I pass Walhachin and see the water flume on the side of the hills
Dustin, let their not be a time when you stop producing videos for if you do it'll drive me to being sad real sad! I really love your style of filming and getting to the hidden gem location's. Be safe my friend. Though we've never met we both share a love for the outdoors and lost history. Carry on.
I appreciate that, thank you.
I lived in Dry Town until I was 5 years old. One of the old houses was my grandfathers and the other I lived in with my mother and father.
Hey bro. Made your opening closeup shot of leaves and timber my new fall inspired lock screen. Didn't think you'd mind. 👊🤘👍
Again thank you so much Dustin for allowing us along with your adventures 😊
Since I subscribed to your channel you've taken me to places, I know I'll never get to see or experience thanks for showing me some of most beautiful
landscape that I have ever seen. You do beautiful work, and your channel has become my favorite.
Thank you very much, I’m happy to have you along for the ride.
I remember your first tram experience, that was a shame ithe island and cabin catching fire. Your research and insight for the man that lived there brought his story back to life. Resilience and ingenuity. That was a great video. .
Another fantastic video Dustin. Looks like a gorgeous place to live. Thanks for taking us along.
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Your my favorite history teacher i've ever had!
Wow it's a 1968 - 1972 3dr. Right hand drive delivery panel truck the Suburban would have windows all the way around very rare down here in lower 48 U.S. very cool find 👍👍👍 Love seeing all these old vehicles you come across Dustin
I love Saturday mornings. Drinking my coffee with my pup as I watch your videos. And, after a rough week of working my butt off for very unclear reasons, every Saturday morning, it seems I ponder why life has to be this difficult. We aren't slaves. We are humans living a very short life. Alas, will continue to ponder. One things for certain, though, love you videos.
Feeling the same way.
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I totally remember that first episode and been here ever since! That house on an island would have been so neat to live on.
Thank you for the long term enjoyment. :)
i saw the cable video of russian island. I was hooked right then. Keep going
Yup. Lots of stonework. Marble steps and marble flooring etc and cobblestone roads...
Thank you for another wonderful video, Dustin. Dry Town may have been named during the Canadian prohibition?? The stonework reminds me of what we have here in New England. I admire the respect you have for the various places you visit. Always look forward to more great adventures. Be safe, blessings.
Thank you, Dustin, for taking me on another adventure. I pray you have no trouble getting back home. I will be awaiting next week's video and maybe see what your plans are for the winter season. God's blessings on you, Dustin, from Maple Grove, MN! (Yes, I moved from Proctor, but I will never move from your channel)
So cool music! Enjoy ur hard work to keep us entertained with all ur travels! I love ❤️ when ur twin shows up, so fun 😂!
Dry Town probably because they didnt sell liquor
Brilliant as always. I love identifying the little bits and bobs you pick up as you explore these places. Treasures!
“Dry Town” usually refers to alcohol free zones. We have many here in Australia. Mostly in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The indigenous communities have them, as it’s a huge problem. Not really sure how effective it is.
Anyway, thanks again. Magic as always.
Rob, TAS.
Spork was basically the burns company version of spam. They also had a beef version called speef.
I remember when you went to the island home on the Frazer, then again after it burnt, I'm sure there are a few other places that have burnt up since then also. It's always a great adventure that you bring us along with, thank you.
Absolutely fantastic cinematography as usual!
Car on the mountain is a 58-59 Ford Fairlane. The Suburban is 70-71 and one of the cars in the woods was a 55 Chevy
My favorite CZcamsr!! Love your videos bud and that was an old suburban and I love that model. Similar body like that I believe from “67-“72. The front on the ‘67-‘68 are the best in my opinion!! Thanks for another amazing video of a great place…
It didn't have a 3rd door on the passenger side.
It’s a Panel not a suburban, no 3rd door
@rustyjim70 , actually, it looks like a cross between a panel and suburban. At first, it looked like someone had just cut some windows into the side of a panel truck, but on closer look, it looks like it was factory. As a general rule, panel trucks don't have any windows past the two front doors, and suburbans have windows all the way around as well as the third door on the passenger side. I've seen both panel trucks and suburbans of this year model, but I've never seen one like this before. It must be an extremely rare body style.
Had to add a second comment. Was checking my subscription status. (YT has been unsubscribing) and notice your 270 vids have been viewed over 33 million times !!! And your subscriber count is up to almost a 1/4 million !!! Thats Amazing ! Your work is why. So glad the wife and I found your channel years ago. You add such a nice informative and beautiful part to our Saturdays. Atta Boy Dustin !!! 🤭👍
I really appreciate this comment, thank you so much.
Frankly the fact that you read the hundreds of comments you get amazes me ! That must take so much time alone. I'm rewatching this one on my big tv . That valley would have been such a beautiful place to grow up. Course the kids would have thought it was " Hickville" before they realized how good they had it. Night Dustin 💤😴
Thanks for another great Saturday morning
I remember that first episode, had me hooked on your channel instantly.
Ahhh to be young again. I love how when you see something interesting at the bottom of a steep hill you just run down and look at it instead of falling over and sliding down. Lol . Thank you for yet again, another interesting and beautiful video.
One of my favourite parts of Saturday mornings - Destination Adventure time! Great video, D - thanks for sharing your explorations with us.
Back in my younger days of travels, I ran threw some spots in Tennessee and they had called some small towns " Dry Towns" which there it's ment NO BOOZE! But Not sure if its the same there Dustin, and that there Chevy Truck I think is what was a 1970 Panel Truck, Suburban's had 3 doors, I had built one a few years ago but SADDLY had to sell it to eat! MAN YOU DO come across some TREASURE, let alone ALL YOUR AWESOME VIEWS! I so Love Your Travels!!
Thanks Dustin!
I love to watch you explore mountains and everything you do is interesting ..I live in Saskatoon it’s so flatter here I love looking at ypur watter and mountains movies thanks ❤
Another amazing video man! Love watching your beautiful film work! Can't wait for the next one!
You have a great channel. The traveling through these old towns and camps. Here in upstate NY I worked on road crews and saw many cellar walls of places very close to the road. My problem is I have tried to purchase some old relics to save them from nature. I do respect your ways of don't disturb anything. One of the first cars you saw was about a 56 Chevy and the green one was may be a late 50s early 60s Chrysler . The machine with one track was a track tractor, parts missing. That can give you a timeline of the inhabitation .
Cool finds and beautiful views, as always. Thanks Dustin!
💐🏆🩵 Beautiful editing in this one Mr. Dustin Porter. You have an eye for the beauty in everything whether it's intact and thriving or broken and forgotten. Loved this one!
Hope you make your travels over those mountains safely. 🤗🥰
That tracter looks older than dirt. So cool looking!
Lovin' this series.
Its a 1958 Ford. The vids are very interesting and with great gorgeous scenery. Thanks.
Hey Dustin that pressed metal with the dogs on it could have been an old fireplace screen.
Great video mate.
You never fail to deliver Dustin 👍🏼
And again you nailed it. The beauty of the place just speaks by itself. Amazing footage of an amazing place. Thank you again x
Another great one, thank you! 🥰
I needed this today. Thank you ❤
Thank you for the wonderful, beautiful trip. I do remember your first video. I wish I could say I have been here that long, but I can say when I did come across your channel, I went to your video playlist and started from the start. Been here for about 2½ years. I won't be leaving, unless God calls me home. 😂
That whole place is cool! I love these kinds of explores you do. You are appreciated 😊
I love this as part of my Sat morning vibe!
Another outstanding video. Thanks Dustin!
I love your rig and the way of your tours! Greets from Munich, Bavaria, Germany!
Always good stuff man keep it up
Another spectacular adventure - thanks for taking us along for the ride. Just love watching your adventures. Stay safe out there.
So pleasing to be carried around that place on sunny day here and there, reading the debris of a time gone by 😊
I always enjoy all the content of your videos, but your drone shots are absolutely exceptional…including the background music you choose. Awesome.
love it!!
The last car 🚗 you looked at was a very desirable 55 chevy shame too see it like that. A great video thanks 🙏👍✌️💯🤟🚐
When I bought my new computer a few months back I also invested in a top quality, 4k 32" monitor......for the very purpose of having a great picture quality....and then you come along with your high bit rate 1080p premium video's.....on my monitor your video's are simply awesome....a true cinematic adventure, and I don't have to get my van dirty....
I'm amazed at how people hauled stuff to those remote places you visit, e.g., appliances, furniture, and construction materials. They were tough in those days.
Absolutely amazing work, Dustin.👍
Good morning from the frozen Okanagan, thanks for the video. The colors in the Stikine in September are spectacular, but it's breath taking now in your shots as well. Thanks again and safe travels.
Great video as always,thanks for sharing Dustin and stay safe.
Yet another 'Radically'😊awesome episode! 💛
Awesome Saturday morning journey as always ❤
Thanks for the videos on Telegraph Creek.
Excellent video. Love your adventures. Take care.
another great one, thank you
Great vid, beautiful area. Tram is cool, I've used them in the past. Thanks!
Thanks Dustin follower from Perth Western Australia 👏
Enjoyed the destination! Thanks Dustin
Incredible completely incredible!!!
Great Video Dustin, I love your photography, music, editing, and of course your adventures! It's all great information and I'm always learning something new from you! Safe Travels and adventures my friend!
Thank you for sharing this. People had to have one leg shorter than the other. They always built on cliff hangers, but very beautiful.