ABANDONED Homestead & HIDDEN DESERT POND (check the description)
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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This time we checked out an old ABANDONED homestead. Unfortunately there isn't much left but it was still a fun and very pretty spot. After that we checked out an unbelievably gorgeous, hidden desert pond. Super luscious. Hard to believe that there's a spot like this in the middle of the dry, hot desert with mines all around it.
We will not give out any location info so please don't ask. Nothing against anyone but it's in the best interest of these spots to try and keep them in good shape.
This reservoir was constructed in the early 1940"s by my grandfather and my uncles. It was used to provide irrigation water to the fields that were located to the east of the reservoir. There was a cabin, corrals, and a hand dug water well about a quarter mile down stream of the reservoir. There was another set of corrals a couple hundred yards below the reservoir. This was used as a base for grazing our cattle on, at that time, both private and federal lands as this was "checker board" land meaning every other section was private land.
Thank you for the info. Very much appreciated. We did find the well, still there and still has water albeit people dropping branches down it. Also I think it's still checkerboard land .. at least the maps I have still show it. Thanks again for the comment!
That is an amazing piece of history. I always wonder about these old homesteads and who made them. Was the land sold off?
Where is that at it was seriously cool looking
Can you tell us some more? Does the reservoir rely on occasional heavy rains or a spring? Why did your people abandon it if that's not an intrusive question.
Hey is this on bramblett road
Beautiful! We just purchased property north of Reno-Sparks, Nevada in the Warm Springs range... looking forward to putting in a pond at the base of the mountain for the wild horses! Great video! Thank you for posting!
Wow I bet you're going to have a really cool place. And the horses will certainly thank you for giving them a nice area as well. Thank you for watching and the nice comment!! Wish you luck with your move and improvements!
Springs in the desert...no better place to be. What a lovely find. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome adventure- thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the nice comment! Glad you liked it
Good thing you didn't mess with that marker too much. Tampering with claim markers can be a felony and in the wrong areas can get you shot, if the wrong person sees you. That kind of thing doesn't really happen much anymore, but it can.
Also, you'd never be charged with a felony for moving a marker, unless they thought they could prove you were doing it for fraudulent gain, or out of malice.
Interesting stuff to know. The getting shot part i definitely believe. Most of the markers I've seen have paperwork with them and that's what i was curios about. Had no bad intentions at all. We were planning on reshooting that video this summer with our new camera setup but unfortunately this summer has been too crazy. Maybe next summer. Hopefully get out to some new spots soon though. Thank you for the comment!!
Very pretty. I don't mind the camera moving around...some days I'm a bit dizzy anyway.🤣😳. Take care.
Wow, in eight days you now have over one-thousand subscribers 😀. I'm now one of them. I lived in Nevada for a while. I went to UNLV in 1990/91. I also taught school for one year in Ely, NV. I'm now back in Minnesota, but if I ever retire I wouldn't mind living back there in the Winter months. Thanks for exploring 😊 for us...
I didn't hear any frog sounds, but I'm wondering that if you came there in late March and early April you may hear the western chorus frog 🐸.
Hey thanks for watching and subscribing. Sorry for the delay. Bet you've been to some cool places too though!!
@@camoadventures Ely, NV is a wonderful place to explore 😀.
Be safe and careful.😊👍🙏
Appreciate all the comments. Glad you liked the video. We're hoping to do a better quality video of this place this spring .. if we can.
Thanks for watching and for commenting!
Beautiful landscapes
Very gorgeous! Thanks for the comment!
A few more than a hundred subscribers now, interesting video thanks for posting 👍😁🇺🇸
Yes just a bit more haha no idea why this video specifically took off. Thanks for the comment!
Great channel, loads of potential, I just got seasick though. 🌞🤠
Thank you for the interest! Just got my gimbal today so hopefully next video you'll be standing on dry land haha
@@camoadventures what a great reply lol!!
There used to be an old house up there. In the 2000s
We called the pond “The Frog Pond”
Cool place!!
Once you get your image stabilization worked out your videos will be more fun to watch. Nice old Ford I had a 1972.
Awesome! They're great trucks. It's built to go just about any where. Just loves gas haha. I just received a gimbal so video stabilization will be way better
thanks, been looking for something like this in Missouri.
Cool old homestead site.👍Hope it doesn’t get destroyed 🇺🇸 wonder if that Levee catch basin was done by hand? I’m guessing it was just a small spring when homestead was built, and later the pond with early tractor’s . Possible that horses were used with Plow to cut that pond.
We were curious about that too. Some of the trees on the levee we're pretty big so no telling how old it is. I couldn't find much info on the homestead history unfortunately
Great content.. one suggestion.. put the gopro on your chest bro. Keep it up. Every other week is cool, we get it. We're out here struggling too.
Hey man thank you. Appreciate the nice feedback. We actually ended up getting a gimbal. It seems to work pretty good. Check out our other videos though if you're interested. Feedback on those would be cool too. I thought the head was a good spot since its like your eyes but didn't work too well. Never tried the body mount. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!
I hate goat head stickers!
I love exploring places and finding springs and stuff.
New sub!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈
Would help if you did not mount the camera on your head. As you walk you bounce coupled with the head turning, the camera seems not to be able to focus quickly enough and it can be dizzying. Nice spot, pretty pond!
Appreciate the feedback. We've been using a gimbal now for almost a year thanks to the feedback from this video. We're going to do a revisit to this spot once the trees start to leaf out. There's a couple cool things near by that we didn't record and it should be a much better video having the gimbal. Hopefully the spot is still accessible ... Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Did you take the road that goes up behind the pond? Never been up there, but just noticed it on google maps. Doesn't look like it goes anywhere, but sometime satellite view isn't good enough to make everything out and you find cool mines or ruins.
Haha wow that's cool you found it. No I didn't go that way. The road cut through the pond and there was literally hundreds of tad poles so I left them be. I did take the road that heads south just below the pond by the homestead .. which incidentally I recently found out there was indeed a house there that burned down at some point. But that road heads back to some springs, bubbling pretty good when I was there and there was toads by them. One fork hit a fence and there was a guy on a side by side so I turned around. Other fork hit more springs and had some great camping spots though.
Good job
Don't kill if you are not going to eat it
Protect any form of life
Near Where was this recorded? Thank you.
nice camping spot
As long as the mosquitoes stay down haha
where is this,
407th subscriber here
Sweet!! Thank you so much!!
I am guessing California, possibly Nevada. Interesting note on the Federal claim ? ? Expect nothing good for the taxpayer these days . Thanks for the views….🤠
Thank you for watching, and commenting!!
peaceful place!
well its true some men build up nature, and thats a great thing. add some beavers and plants more trees and husbandry and the whole thing would be eden! or better!
Don't move that camera so fast. I am dizzy
What state?
WHERE IS THIS LOCATION PLEASE.
No signs of cattle...
Messing around on someones mining claim is a dangerous thing to do 😁
Look to me like someone has already cleaned this place up and burned the debris and already claimed the mineral rights,you don't see that
Be nice to find some fish or yabbies in that pond to catch.
Honestly was a bit surprised that we didn't see anything ... besides a million tadpoles anyways haha
Talk about getting sea sick watching 30 second's. I'm gone.
Hey gotta start some where. Just ordered a Gimbal so steady footage is coming
So you find this stuff this land, are you supposed to be on it and can anybody homestead it?
It is public land, no signs saying otherwise. This particular spot was homesteaded at one time, unfortunately it burned down. The homesteading act ended in 1976 so that is no longer legal to do.
Interesting stuff! You might try using a gimbal instead of a camera strapped to your head. The constant jerky motion is difficult to watch.
Thank you for the feedback. I'll look into that for sure
Agree
hmm i didnt notice it til i read the comments. i like the pov style though
I agree,
Put the camera on a 3 lb dumbbell. The added mass will smooth your shot
Tip: if you find "Cottonwoods", you've found water!
You really need to hold your camera still as you walk and go slower.
Been trying to get better at that. I'm still learning. I definitely appreciate the feedback though. Thank you
DON'T FORGET TO READ THE DESCRIPTION!!!
Thank you!!
i don't need to do anything, he can move more gentle so people can appreciate what he's showing. Thanks for your suggestion.
As John Smith said, using a metal detector around these very old abandoned homesteads can reveal very interesting things and coins of the day. It is just a suggestion, I know that this sort of equipment is very expensive and for most people unaffordable.
Nice videos you take, lovely countryside.
I have noticed if you strap the camera to your chest it works more smoothly...as you dont move your body as much as your head...so the camera you have will do fine I bet...good luck...
If your actio0n camera supports it -- enable stabilization, fisheye correction, and go for a slightly less wide FOV (field of view) -- that should make the image a bit smoother and I'll get a little less queasy!!! 🙂 Thanks for all that you do -- I hope that no one chases after you for "claim jumping"!!!
I like watching these old home sites. Tips----- move slower and pan your head slowly, it is hard to watch when it makes me dizzy..
I've seen that myself and I've been trying. Hard in the moment when you're excited haha. It will get better. Probably a new camera and mounting setup soon too. Thank you for the feedback
Just a thought. I don't know if you need a pickup for anything in particular, but I've done a lot of off road traveling and long distance traveling in my Subaru Outback. It gets great gas mileage, it's comfortable and has the absolute best all wheel drive in the world! If you need a pickup for ground clearance the Subaru can be raised and with the absence of the differential "pumpkin" in the rear, it gives you great clearance over the hump you find in the middle of dirt roads! Just something to consider.
You know I've seen them on the road (lifted Subarus that is) but the only subaru I've ever been around personally was my friends 07 sti that I rebuild the engine on. Currently I have too many projects that I'm trying to finish up but I'd be open to something different.
I will say though .. my truck has more done to it to make it a great all around vehicle (catered to wheeling) then most people even know exist.
Anyways, thanks for the comment and suggestion. Really appreciate that!!
Dude! I couldn't watch it because of the camera shaking so bad. I know you have it mounted on your head but you really need to hold it and pan slowly so as to not make people dizzy from trying to watch it. Tanks.
May I ask what platform you're viewing the video with? My phone, my girlfriends phone and my computer aren't showing really any shaking at all.
On that note though I actually have a hand held setup but it's way shakier then the head mount. Your head is naturally pretty smooth but yes I do turn my head quickly. Bad habit that I'm trying to break.
Also looking into a better camera with a stabilization feature maybe as well as a stabilizing mount like the ones others have suggested. I definitely want to get something that is better though, no questions there.
Watched your video, Recommendation, slow your butt down, get a better camera, other than that I liked your material....The Scenery most Excellent.......Thanks......JB.
Thank you! Yes we're always trying to get better. I have a gimbal now. Eventually will have a better camera too
A word of advice. Wear boots and long pants when you are stomping around in undeveloped areas. You'll live longer.
Like your adventures. Subbed. Seems like people are drawing to your adventures... If you want to be a serious RUclipsr, I want to put up some serious suggestions for you. Your video resolution seems to be 640X480 in a box square format, which is a no no today. At least film your videos in the Full HD (FHD), ie 1080p, with an aspect ratio of 16:9, and pixel size at 1920 x 1080. The common name is 1080p (film at least at 1080p). Six months or a year from now, you may want to film in 4K, which would be a treat for your viewers.... You have the power of editing to play with. Edit out the shakiness. Edit out the sharp left and right turns. Edit to lengthen or compress time. Film multiple shots and edit the best one to your film/video. Show extreme close-ups of plants or fauna you want to show us, like your finger touching the tad poles, or claim markers, or anything that piques your interest. We want to see what you see. Yes, stabilize your video; and edit and turn the camera to you once in a while. Film you talk to us. You are the star, film you in your environment. If you want more advice like this, I still have more. I'm hoping you go big in RUclips, brother.
Wow I'm not even sure what to say. Thank you!!! Screen shotted your comment. You said that you want to see exactly what I see and I agree 100% and that's what I want to do. Thank you for the ideas of how to do that better. I am looking at new cameras and now I know more of what to look for. Really appreciate your comment!! This is all a big learning experience and everything helps
Enjoyed your video. I have been living and traveling in my 25 foot winnebago Warrior with my little dog Tinkerbell filming stuff I see. I will be on my fifth year in August. I am still trying to up my game with better equipment.
What is cool is to look at your old videos compared to newer ones and seeing how things change.
Love the pond.
I do a lot of abandoned places and places I camp for free.
I have a 454 chevy in my motorhome so I understand how you feel about the high gas prices. I get about 10 miles a gallon
Good luck and Ill be checking out more of your videos! Great job!
Thank you so much for the comment! I appreciate the noticing of the videos getting better and I also just received the gimbal I ordered so they'll be getting better. I love traveling and exploring, what you do sounds really awesome!
Thank you it is! Im living my dream!
That was a really peaceful place I would love to camp there and throw a line in the water see if there’s a fish in there Great video
slow down the camera movements. swinging the camera from side to side is not good. beautiful area, Thank you for sharing.
Video made me dizzy with all the swinging around. Nice spot though.
Somebody had a nice place at one time , very nice .
Thank you for the nice comment! We're going to refilm this place in better quality once the trees start leafing out again. Plus, there's some cool stuff there that we didn't film. Lot more history info, too.
Looks like North Eastern New Mexico. Nice spot. Around 5:53 I hear a killdeer chirping away. They are sweet little birds.
There was so much wildlife there, it was very peaceful. Wonderful spot. I didn't see any fish though
My questions: Man made or not, where is the water coming in and where does it go out? Any guess as to how far back it was set up or dug out?
So I did some exploring of nearby canyons this weekend and the adjacents have multiple springs with literally grassy plains. Saw quite a few toads too. One spring was literally bubbling out of the ground. So my assumption is that pond has to have a spring under it.
@@camoadventures that area has many springs including hot springs
when an artificial pond and swale system is done properly, a few seasonal rains will fill it and it won't evaporate. The key is making it deep enough, bermed well along the edges and not with a material that too easily drains, and i would imagine all those old established trees were planted intentionally there as their root systems hold the berm walls together and provide shade to slow evaporation. All these "badlands" are becoming more and more popular homestead destinations having this knowledge. The only places left with minimal zoning restrictions, and it can be made into your own microclimate paradise.
Maybe a spring? The evaporation rate probably equals the inflow if its full year around
The person who created it and planted all those trees might have never seen it flourish like this. It goes to show that it is possible to turn a desert land into a lush fertile place. Geoff Lawton is an expert in doing just that with techniques that is called Permaculture.
It is pretty crazy. I wish I knew when it was made. The trees look quite old. Definitely turned it into a beautiful spot. However the desert also has a alot of spots similar that are natural but the more the better haha. Thank you for the comment!
Ive seen people create small perma culture ponds like this using 50x50 liners and much larger and its relatively cheap a few hundred dollars. Sure it could leak at some point, but its retaining all that water.
@@AgentSmith-x9p Pond liner is good for fish ponds, but not so much for permaculture purposes. If permaculture was just about holding water then a watertank would be far more practical and durable for the long term. Permaculture is about regenerative farming which restores the natural water tables and the soil quality. That doesn't happen with a pond liner. Those trees that you see in the video would not be thriving if a pond liner was used. Because the roots from the trees would not be able to access the water. Or better said, the water would not be able to access the roots because of the pond liner. unless you would use a sprinkler system or drip irrigation. But the beauty of this location is that it is a man made pond, but a self sustainable pond that doesn't require any human input or maintenance.
It also heavily depends on the geology. If you have a thick clay layer you do not need a tank or any liner. Because the clay will naturally hold water. So it all depends on your local circumstances and what the costs would be what the best option is.
Awesome video thanks for sharing. God bless. 😇❤
Spent most of my summers camping up there growing up. It was always a somewhat hideaway but over the years its become well known. Love it up there!! I was surprised to see it on RUclips lol brings back memories
Where is it? Some people have expressed an interest in buying the property.
As long as there's no stagnant water around anywhere there should be no mosquitoes.👍
frogs and tads are a good sign for it being safe water to drink.
First time viewer but couldn’t make it past a couple minutes. Take it from a fellow vlogger, you HAVE to stop jerking the camera all over the place. Rewatch this and you will see. Literally couldn’t make out almost anything because you went back and forth so fast yet never on much to even make out what you’re trying to show. Learn to slowly pan. At the start you went by a fire pit but the perspective was so bad because you were looking straight down on it. Learning to film and showing the best light and angles is extremely important. Never half ass the camera work because guess what, this video ends up being half ass. Besides that I liked you and the premise of this video. Yes the damn gas prices are making it much harder for we content creators. Carry on just my two cents worth. Cheers
Thank you for the feedback. We have since gotten a gimbal and I do believe the videos have gotten better. If you're interested, check them out. Unfortunately this is probably the worst video of ours jerky wise and of course it's the one that took off. Thanks for the comment, appreciate it!
The only way it keeps water in it all year is because it's spring fed.
That's what we figured too .. no other way
I truly hope that there is no mining near this area. Would be a shame to kill all that is living there. A truly magnificent find.
We'll see here come this spring. My thoughts are that it is one of the many claims that amount to nothing. You can find claims all over but not many turn into much .. so let's hope
neat video but hard to watch with camera all over the place so wont suscribe at this point
The video panning makes me dizzy............
Is thar a place in California? I will never ask for the location because I have no idea where it's at and will never go there except thru your video.👍
Loved the video. You might think of taking the camera off your head and carrying it. Try to take slower shots. Everything is moving to fast and jerky. Made me a bit dizzy. But I did enjoy the content
I would take a small travel trailer out there and camp there for a few days to see what it's like. 😊👍
Berky filter cleans the pond water drinkable 😋
That is an amazing oasis for animals
Yes it is .. amazing all around!! New video later today
Native navada'n here... love the 🏜... people don't realize what the desert can really hold... keep up the content... we are starting a similar channel this month... good luck with your future adventures.
Hey thanks!! Agree, the desert has a lot of gems. Maybe we could get together sometime who knows !!
Probably no fish in there , If there were there would not be that many tadpoles. Good place to go deer hunting!
I didn't know that about the tadpoles, interesting, thank you for sharing!
Hello. That is a pretty cool place to visit 😊👍
Gas prices never go down. Back in '02 we all freaked out at the rumor of prices going up to $2/gallon. Guess what, that's cheap now.
Don't worry it won't stop us just a minor delay currently and it looks like they've leveled off for the time being
It's a hard place to throw off enough profit to make a living. But, if there are tadpoles, it'd be a great place to plant some fish. Stick a boring bar in those trees to tell the history of the place.
Me from earthquake prone california and I go on lots of theme park rides so the dipping and tipping don't bother me none Hey no headache neither !
Awesome! Glad to hear. I never noticed it myself until I put it on the tv. But I want to keep everyone happy and I appreciate all the feedback so I ordered a Gimbal. Better quality will be here hopefully next video
Sure wish that I had a pond on my desert 5 acres!!
We do too haha
If that water looks that clear should be safe to swim in.😊
Looks like a really cool place. I always wonder who lived there, why they’re gone etc. you’re doing a good job on your vids, just need a little fine tuning, that’s all. You’ll get there. Have a great one!
Thank you! Much appreciated! It's all a learning experience
Where in NM? Too much camera movement, just sayin 🤷
3:21 That is a cupboard buried in mud 😮cool😮 must have been there since 1890, what happened to them KILLED or war. They never came back. WHERE is THAT ❓
Supposedly it was a ranch homestead. Don't know what happened to them but assuming that it was no longer feasible for them to drive cattle out there anymore. The homestead burned down in 05 sadly. Apparently there was also a calvary outpost near by as well. We're going to go back and do a revisit soon with a much better camera setup and I'm going to try and include as much info as I can as well as some stuff we missed the first time. Thanks for the comment!!!!
If the water has a lot of plant life growing in it, it's because it's shallow. If this is a desert pond, you did not mention seeing animal foot prints around the pond. That would indicate what animals are living nearby.
are you a greenhorn? hello ,mean rattlers like to hang out in places like that!.. you dont even give them any sign your coming around. kick a stone . throw a board..make some vibration in the ground. rock wall.. just dont reach around the ground by wall. wood. hidden you,ll never see them till your bit.. give them time to warn you off. rattle .rattle..
Hello, no we are not greenhorns. We scouted the area before we started filming and the girl in the video grew up around rattlesnakes and works with them alot. She knows what to do and look for, she was far ahead of me making sure things were clear. Thank you for your concern though and thank you for watching and commenting.
I became physically nauseated by you moving your head so much. Perhaps keep that in mind going forward.
The description explains it all. Please check out our other videos as well. They should be much better. Thanks
I found it very hard to watch with all the jerky movements. I think you need to take it off your head. Hold it in your hand. I had to stop watching half way through. Maybe next time.
We have a gimbal now and it's helped a lot. Thanks for the feedback though
Where are all the Frogs you say! Maybe with all the birds around they are hiding! If you could see them the birds could too! Sad bro!😢
Very true!! Thanks for the comment!
Interesting landscape but you flash the camera around so much it makes me dizzy, sorry I just can't watch,,
Apologize for that. This weekend depending on the weather we're going to go do a revisit to get a better quality video. We've since gotten a gimbal which provides a much much more stable video and are recording in high definition as well.
I think this is what you would really call "Off Grid" living!
Any opals in that area , I take my kids in a place like that. We have found a bucket full. We take a blower and it uncovers the rocks.
We didn't do much rock hounding there. However we are going to film it again with a new camera here soon. There was a few cool things that got left out of the video and if course the quality isn't the best. So look out soon for a reshoot!!
I'll be more likely to check out your videos if you smooth out the camera movement a little bit, mix it up with some stationary views, maybe feature yourselves and some tunes..[only constructive criticism; keep up the good work; grow a channel...]
Thank you for the feedback! I actually just ordered a Gimbal to try out. Also looking at new cameras. Appreciate the ideas as well, those are some good suggestions!
you are moving your head too quick. It makes me dizzy. Nice views though just move your head slo mo.
Just got a Gimbal so Smooth footage is coming
Just attach ur head to a lazy Susan and give it a spin. I can't watch this. Making me motion sick
Thank you!
The fact that those tree's are green means there is probably a source of shallow spring water flowing year round which should make the property very valuable ! I seriously DOUBT that the owner has abandoned that property !
DID you research that property at the local tax office to see if all property taxes have been paid and are current ?
No we didn't. No no trespassing signs or gates. Blm land all around so we checked it out
Beautiful, but apparently, you don't want to give out an approximate location of where this is.
Thanks for watching. Hoping to rerecord it soon with a new camera setup. No we don't give out any location info, sorry.
If you can find some Nails around the Old Homestead. can possibly tell you the year the house that's if you can find them
Didn't see any squares at this place
That's one of my favorite spots to go. I love all the frogs
We couldn't believe how many tad poles there were haha
at the 8:24 mark, what kind of plants are those growing low to the ground? and what kind of bird is calling?
Thanks for the comment! I can't see the plants too good in the video nor do I remember them but I'm thinking they're flannel plants early in their growth cycle. They have many different names as well. The bird calls sound like Sand Pipers to me. They're very common to see in these parts but again I don't remember what all we saw there. It's been almost a year now. However .. we are planning a revisit here soon once the trees start to leaf out again so we can shoot a much better quality video. I will try and remember to look out for those plants as well as pay attention to the bird calls and just get a lot more detail on the stuff that's around there in general. Again thank you for the comment and thanks for watching too.
This is stunning. Do you think there is fish in that waterbody please. Thank you kindly. Blessings 💖
We didn't see any but there's a lot of underwater plants blocking view
@@camoadventures Another time perhaps then.
I wonder is there any fish in that pond
interesting place, would love to visit, but we are in southern Nv, not sure how far will it be. old timers beautiful place.