Mojave Road Trip Day 2: Abandoned Homes and Other Curiosities

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2018
  • Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #265
    My friends Larry, Jessica, Myron and I set off to travel the length of the famous Mojave Road -- an epic off-road trail that basically runs for 133 miles from Needles to Barstow, right through the most desolate part of the Mojave Desert! This road follows an ancient Indian path that was later used by pioneer wagon trains -- so you never know WHAT you'll find on the trail. Along our journey we discovered some truly astonishing, creepy things -- from abandoned houses to weird shrines to conspiracy-tinged graffiti....and saw PLENTY of gorgeous, desolate desert landscapes.
    In part two of four, we leave Ft. Piute at mile 23.3 and travel across the vast, desolate Lanfair Valley to Camp Mojave around mile 66, stopping to investigate a number of lonely abandoned homes and weird desert curiosities along the way. You never know WHAT you'll find way out in the desert!
    To buy the Mojave Road guidebook (an INVALUABLE resource): amzn.to/2zUjzT2
    Additional video and photo work by: Eminence FrontX5/ Larry Word
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Комментарии • 289

  • @larrykoehn7097
    @larrykoehn7097 5 лет назад +23

    I’m a Clamper and I’m very sorry that one guy was rude to you. I’m very happy to see one of our plaques on your video.Big fan of yours!

  • @badapple65
    @badapple65 5 лет назад +32

    It’s a *SHAME* when you see obvious vandalism to these old structures you show in many videos. What’s the purpose of busting windows? I hope Karma visits people that commit harm to landmarks and properties. Love your videos!!

  • @oklahomafreedom5536
    @oklahomafreedom5536 5 лет назад +37

    Love your videos, I am very glad that you do these. Thanks Wonder Hussy.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 5 лет назад +9

    The water tower location!
    Imagine the star gazing opportunities!
    Love it!
    I want to refurbish it!

  • @dohm-a-nation4853
    @dohm-a-nation4853 5 лет назад +14

    I am enjoying this adventure immensely. I grew up in Adelanto, CA, about 2-3 hr's south of where you are now. I spent many days on my motorcycle just traveling old back roads. Some of them clear and well used and others no more than rabbit trails. As with you, I was amazed at the distance I could travel and find some old, abandoned homestead or current one. The wind was the thing that got me in your vid's. I remember that wind. Especially in fall and winter. The sound is creepy and comforting to me. Keep up the good "work?" I've been a fan for a couple years now and look forward to each new adventure.

    • @NereoSal
      @NereoSal 2 года назад

      As soon as I heard the wind it was like I was back there.Amazing place.

  • @sherrydee7880
    @sherrydee7880 5 лет назад +5

    The hardest part of living in an area where most humans would never go to (let alone find), is having to deal with people who don't know what NO TRESSPASSING means! I was happy to see you decided not to proceed beyond those gates. Reclusive people can get agitated & do some strange things to those who interrupt their day!

    • @glennholmes9587
      @glennholmes9587 Год назад +1

      I'm glad I came across this trip 4😅 yrs. Later , I got to take the trip in the mid 90's had a 90 Bronco sleeping in the back, thanks for your vedio

  • @nationaljones9574
    @nationaljones9574 5 лет назад +20

    Great video!...Merry Christmas to all from snowy frozen northern Canada

    • @Toby3610
      @Toby3610 5 лет назад +2

      Merry Christmas from a hot and humid Australia. Hope you all have a great new year.

    • @tomfrye9037
      @tomfrye9037 5 лет назад +3

      @@Toby3610 Try to stay cool down there and Happy Christmas and New Year to you too.

  • @tomfrye9037
    @tomfrye9037 5 лет назад +14

    Aw, love Wednesdays(8-). It's great to see what the Mojave Road trip crew's up to. All I got to say about the fort remnants is...I hope those are foundation walls. If those
    walls were the complete and full walls of the fort, that would mean early soldiers were some very short people. And I'm glad yer a little Lass. I couldn't waltz around on
    top of your rig without "oil canning" to roof...but yeah, I see what you mean. Miles and miles of nuthin' but miles and miles. Impressive view though...The rock cabin, they'd
    almost have to keep that all locked up, Darlin'. That is, if they want to preserve it in any kind of decent shape. Not all visitors are you folks. Some would trash the place in
    half a heartbeat. Anyhow, thanks a heap for this installment of the Mojave Road Trip(8-).

    • @RickZackExploreOffroad
      @RickZackExploreOffroad 5 лет назад +3

      The Rock House is now owned by the government and used as a base camp for desert research.

    • @tomfrye9037
      @tomfrye9037 5 лет назад +1

      @@RickZackExploreOffroad Yeah, I was thinking that could be a possibility. Too bad they gotta lock it up. Good folks would use it and help maintain it.
      Scum would trash it or make a meth lab out of it.

    • @RickZackExploreOffroad
      @RickZackExploreOffroad 5 лет назад +1

      @@tomfrye9037 Sign of the times I guess. It is a pretty neat place and would love to own it.

    • @tomfrye9037
      @tomfrye9037 5 лет назад +1

      @@RickZackExploreOffroad Me too, but I doubt I could come up with the kind of cake it'd take to buy it.

  • @jay33begin
    @jay33begin 5 лет назад +1

    Yeah wonderhussy 💋 awesome.part 2! thank you for sharing 😍💜

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you Sarah ,Fantastic,Maybe plane a trip with all your subs next year down this trail? Safe travels,73s

  • @jimkey920
    @jimkey920 5 лет назад +2

    I have been patiently waiting. I know it is going to be a good one!

  • @rcdoodles6214
    @rcdoodles6214 5 лет назад +6

    Thanks for this totally fun video. Love seeing all the high desert joshua trees. That part of California is just as much Big Sky Country as is Montana. Gorgeous views everywhere.

  • @maljcross4634
    @maljcross4634 5 лет назад +3

    Stone Cabin was a highlight.....looking forward to the next video of your adventure.

  • @saltzen961
    @saltzen961 5 лет назад +7

    Dang !! I would have loved to see you explore that cave ...😢

  • @RoyCousins
    @RoyCousins 5 лет назад +1

    Great video WH. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. 👍

  • @riverbender9898
    @riverbender9898 5 лет назад +1

    You really make me chuckle. You have a fun, quirky personality. Love your videos. Thanks.

  • @Momvon1
    @Momvon1 5 лет назад +2

    Glad to see that you are alive Sarah!

  • @michaelblack7233
    @michaelblack7233 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! Looking forward to the next one... My brothers and I are planning our next trip to Nevada in early March 2019. Once again I am using your videos for the planning process... Thanks!

  • @docdevin
    @docdevin 5 лет назад

    Hello Wonderhussy! Wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas & a happy new year! Can't wait to see the rest of this adventure!

  • @jonathansteiner3251
    @jonathansteiner3251 5 лет назад +2

    Your videos always bring a smile to me, thank you Sarah. That home looks like it was quite nice at one time. Looking at the steel frame windows and the pink bathtub I would say it was built on the 50s. That pink color was called desert rose. Appropriate!

  • @phillipjansen1222
    @phillipjansen1222 5 лет назад +1

    Anouther great day on the trail, looking forward to the next adventure

  • @ScootersAdventure
    @ScootersAdventure 5 лет назад +1

    You are awesome! I just love watching your videos I want to go on that trip you keep adding to my bucket list

  • @scottgray3945
    @scottgray3945 5 лет назад +1

    Old Mojave Rd was the last 4WD trip I drove before I moved from California... thank you for bringing back the memories

  • @highlonesomerob5053
    @highlonesomerob5053 5 лет назад +4

    "Wanna take a bath?" LOL - well played Pink Floyd reference! You're a rock star!

  • @scenicdriveways6708
    @scenicdriveways6708 5 лет назад +1

    Cool video Sarah , thanks for sharing.

  • @rrrobeltnest7295
    @rrrobeltnest7295 5 лет назад +1

    thanks for the continued adventure .

  • @TomSpurlock
    @TomSpurlock 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Hussy, you're bring back lots of memories from 30yrs ago when I rode the Mojave Road on my dirt bike. Great area, awesome history. You're doing a great job exposing the importance of Dennis Casebier's book, it's the secret to exploring Mojave Road. Hope you cover a story or two from the diary entries in the book. Yes, you do need a drone for that trip!

  • @lylegorch5956
    @lylegorch5956 5 лет назад +2

    Great job; love the production values...

  • @georgebricker1010
    @georgebricker1010 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Sarah your videos are so much fun. Thank you for sharing your "far-out" journey. Those old fort walls were solid..really well crafted. A testament to the spirit of those pioneers. Wonder if it was done by corp of engineers.

  • @tracym1284
    @tracym1284 5 лет назад

    Love the vlog they all r so cool. The roads look crazy n fun 😀 😀 😀

  • @dapperdanman1956
    @dapperdanman1956 5 лет назад

    Absolutely a tremendous Wonderhussy adventure!

  • @davebruins8623
    @davebruins8623 5 лет назад

    WOW Really loved this video....thanks for doing this for us.

  • @richardmyracle6198
    @richardmyracle6198 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the video. It brought back fond memories of my trip on the trail in the 80s. Met Carl. He was a cool guy.

  • @anthonywaynegrover
    @anthonywaynegrover 5 лет назад

    Really great video. Thanks for posting.

  • @Skidoo22
    @Skidoo22 5 лет назад

    I love these road trips, and the campfires. You're engaging and should have your on tv show!

  • @tracyphillips3325
    @tracyphillips3325 5 лет назад +2

    Great video, great adventure. 👌

  • @Dave30867
    @Dave30867 5 лет назад +1

    Stay happy lil hussy i like your channel and your adventures big hugs ; ) YAY

  • @jimbaker6442
    @jimbaker6442 5 лет назад +3

    Yes it can get very cold in the desert especially at that elevation. When the wind comes up it doesn't seem to matter how many layers of clothing you have on... it will cut right through it. I'd be interested to find out where that man got the power to run all of his audio electronics. Another great video and looking forward to seeing day number 3.

  • @candysantillo3325
    @candysantillo3325 5 лет назад +3

    You always do such a great job.Cant click ,play fast enough

  • @mr.bsshopandsciencepage5800
    @mr.bsshopandsciencepage5800 5 лет назад +1

    Looking forward to part 3.

  • @jeffpalmer5502
    @jeffpalmer5502 5 лет назад +1

    Looks like a good trail to take my horses thru this time of year, full length duster would be a must tho and maybe a flask of my homemade " Fire Makers Mark !" And a pack horse can carry around 180# of gear incuding a coffee pot ! And my new 4 season 4 person tent only weighs 7 lbs. instead of 12 like my old one !
    Shame on Larry for the 5 am alarm, I work civilized hours, 2 to 10 pm and NEVER get up to an alarm any more ! ;)) Another fine video Miss Hussy !

  • @trapra5727
    @trapra5727 3 года назад

    Hell yes great video WH nice driving thanks for sharing

  • @siskokidd
    @siskokidd 5 лет назад +1

    This is awesome! Mohave in December with rain in the forecast!

  • @benused1
    @benused1 5 лет назад

    Another good job, safe travels

  • @tedebear108
    @tedebear108 5 лет назад

    Hello this is Ted from Texas. Another great video you did. I enjoy the scenery the desert. It makes me think of of the old Weston. Sceneries that I've seen paintings and photographs.
    It is a breathtaking View. I'm hoping one day I could do that road. Maybe I should put it on my bucket list. I enjoy your videos and seeing every thing out in the desert.
    Thank you and have a merry Christmas you all.

  • @cowboydavesadventuretime3893
    @cowboydavesadventuretime3893 4 года назад +2

    “Vast, vast, vast” & “desolate, desolate, desolate.” Thanks for the recommendation of the Majavi Road Guide Book!

  • @BeyondTheCompass817
    @BeyondTheCompass817 5 лет назад

    Four-Wheel driving AND Frito Pie??? Too cool! Merry Christmas, Wonder Hussy :)

  • @commentjedi
    @commentjedi 3 года назад

    Your so cute, Wonderhussy!
    Mohave Preserve is one of my favorite desert places to frequent.
    But man, our takes on it are sooo different.

  • @dalebelseth3058
    @dalebelseth3058 5 лет назад +2

    Love the desert. You do it proud.
    What happens when Wonder Hubby comes along? We'll just have to Wonder.

  • @markgrinsted8728
    @markgrinsted8728 5 лет назад +1

    Great film!👍👍

  • @jeff9104
    @jeff9104 5 лет назад +1

    Great stuff WH !

  • @richardyoung4616
    @richardyoung4616 5 лет назад +1

    Cool video in more ways then one!

  • @Wesley-uo3rn
    @Wesley-uo3rn 4 месяца назад +1

    Love the older videos

  • @Hucfinn-zz8dl
    @Hucfinn-zz8dl 5 лет назад

    Merry Christmas Hussy & Sis !!!

  • @seventhcircleracing3012
    @seventhcircleracing3012 5 лет назад +6

    Larry has a sense of humor.

  • @k2wo1
    @k2wo1 5 лет назад

    Just found your channel. Excellent! Safe travels. George in FL

  • @cathygriffith746
    @cathygriffith746 5 лет назад +1

    JUST WANTED TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. BABY GIRL LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS. BIG THUMBS UP FOR YOU. HUGS FROM THE SWAMPS OF LA. BE CAREFUL AND SAFE MY FRIENDS.

  • @jamesholt7612
    @jamesholt7612 5 лет назад

    Awesome video my friend.

  • @bobcalo7370
    @bobcalo7370 5 лет назад

    Love your adventures.

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD 5 лет назад +2

    Frozen Hussy ! Be safe and have fun !

  • @leesherman100
    @leesherman100 5 лет назад

    Another great vid Hussey girl. Nuth'in like a great adventure. Ever see any antique cars out that way? Five *****.

  • @heidichryst4771
    @heidichryst4771 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Hussey glad you having fun jim bcc az.

  • @MsNevadakid
    @MsNevadakid 5 лет назад

    very kool! ......happy trails...

  • @larrywiggins672
    @larrywiggins672 5 лет назад +1

    Love the trip ...used to camp at the end of Aston canyon and always wanted to take the Mojave rd never made it .

  • @jade6717
    @jade6717 5 лет назад +2

    I love your videos.

  • @craigbloxham706
    @craigbloxham706 5 лет назад

    Keep up your way cool channel, we absolutely Love having you as a guide!! LoL

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 5 лет назад

    You have an amazing sence of adventure

  • @keithcope8113
    @keithcope8113 5 лет назад +2

    I looked on google eart but missed the turn off and couldnt find the trail but after that sign you showed i think i was looking too far north i might have to try doing this trip sometime looks neat

  • @jaymar3295
    @jaymar3295 4 года назад +1

    You go girl! Place your signs all over the 🏜️!

  • @VegasInsight
    @VegasInsight 5 лет назад

    Great video series

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 5 лет назад

    Even though you couldn't get into the last cabin it was still great!. I'm really enjoying the trip as it would have been back in the day. Frito pie!! I'm coming for dinner!! I'll be there in eight months!! I'm traveling old school too!😎✌

  • @RickZackExploreOffroad
    @RickZackExploreOffroad 5 лет назад +1

    I see they graded the road into Watson Wash since the last time I travelled it. Great area and time to go back.

  • @azmark1956
    @azmark1956 5 лет назад +1

    OMG--you are so funny. I love the video.

  • @PHARRAOH
    @PHARRAOH 5 лет назад

    what a cool trip. imagine all the items just under the surface along the way????

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 4 года назад +1

    I think the people there had a recording studio in mind. That cassette player/mixer looked liked one of the portastudios.

  • @docholiday6421
    @docholiday6421 5 лет назад +6

    The hussy gang !!! We rule ...😃

  • @3rtsmi
    @3rtsmi 5 лет назад +3

    Its so comforting to find others that love the desert like you and I do. The stark open skies and the big quiet where a person can think clearly. It's almost a religious experience! Most people think I'm crazy to love the desert but it was the first thing that drew me to your site. Living in Sweden in this endless sea of green makes me homesick for the high desert of the South West. I love your Videos and a big Thank You for taking the time and bother to make them.

  • @gator83261
    @gator83261 4 года назад

    Really good video

  • @gordbaker896
    @gordbaker896 5 лет назад +4

    Another great explore. Looks like you added some air to your tires! Safe trip.

  • @zipshed
    @zipshed 5 лет назад +1

    Indian histoey and petroglyphs are an amazing way they passes this down through the centuries and beyond. Too bad we couldnt have seen them...that would hsve been great!

  • @robodavid1
    @robodavid1 5 лет назад +7

    Sorry to hear that, I'm a Clamper and one of your biggest fans.

  • @Jmat40
    @Jmat40 5 лет назад +3

    Really enjoying the Mojave Road Trip Sarah! I also appreciate you introducing the other members of the travel party. I always wanted you to introduce the folks you go on adventures with. I'm used to Larry now. He gets up too early for me too. Good to meet Jessica and Myron.

  • @rowdierapparlie4452
    @rowdierapparlie4452 5 лет назад +2

    I sooooooooo want to take this adventure!

  • @ronsmith1533
    @ronsmith1533 5 лет назад +3

    Had the pleasure of doing the Mojave rd with Mr Caspier in the early 1980's great 4 day trip Did you see the kamode in the wash with the flag we called that capt Caspiers thrown. none of those newer shacks and trail guides were there then but we had Mr caspier to tell the story. No campgrounds everybody had a CJ5 0r 7 and it was just 2 rutts to follow most of the time. it was a really great trip, Enjoy your vidios love your singing and story telling. Have a great adventure. Do the Rubicon trail when you get a chance.

  • @cg7856
    @cg7856 5 лет назад +3

    Nice vid wh

  • @cornishnige
    @cornishnige 5 лет назад +3

    awesome vlog love your earrings could you tell where i can get some for my mrs please Xx

  • @marktaniguchi7901
    @marktaniguchi7901 5 лет назад

    Great video. Again vandals destroyed someone else dreams of peace and Paradise. Stay safe Sara.

  • @DennisSheaPRM
    @DennisSheaPRM 5 лет назад

    I love your attitude

  • @dagodigger487
    @dagodigger487 5 лет назад +3

    Fantastic , Aliens might live out there . Merry Christmas and Happy New year , keep them videos coming

  • @vandykemindreader
    @vandykemindreader 5 лет назад +9

    Read the book Maruba by Maude Morrow Sharp. First person account about homesteading in the Lanfair Valley.

  • @starman10548
    @starman10548 5 лет назад +1

    Another awesome day.

  • @TheDadofThem
    @TheDadofThem 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot, Larry! 😂😂

  • @richardhash572
    @richardhash572 5 лет назад

    Thank you

  • @gilliland426
    @gilliland426 5 лет назад

    love the ear rings your wearing Sarah my dear!

  • @iainsanders4775
    @iainsanders4775 2 месяца назад

    The vehicles do ALL the work!

  • @greenhal7333
    @greenhal7333 5 лет назад

    Good work . You are beatiful. From Mexicali méxico

  • @tyleroryan
    @tyleroryan 2 года назад

    Hussy. So 🔥

  • @BLACK05GO1
    @BLACK05GO1 5 лет назад +1

    Freezing in the Winter and Blazing hot in the Summer. That's the Mojave.

  • @saywarrior
    @saywarrior 4 года назад

    that looks like a perfect place to put a double-wide mobile home. paradise! no neighbors and all the space you can handle....

  • @glennjudd2467
    @glennjudd2467 5 лет назад +3

    Beautiful out there ! Love the desert! Fun out there !