Inside Utah's Oquirrh mountains, an 'isolated' GHOST TOWN - that ALMOST isn't : OPHIR "heaven sake"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Located in Tooele County, Utah - You'll find this charming little ghost town called OPHIR, and it's actually growing again, that's why ( it ALMOST ISN'T) A GHOST TOWN any longer. We had an exciting start to this adventure today. We're happy you're joining us, and if you're new - welcome to @offroad801. We're traveling in the Jeep Wrangler today and as we were traveling on I-80 to get here - we passed a car that was on FIRE. Man, it sure wasn't pretty and I pray the people/person made it out safely.
: OPHIR is a cute little mining town isolated and nestled inside the canyon of the Oquirrh mountains of Utah, with an interesting history. The name comes from the bible and people began prospecting here in1860. The buildings are not original. They have been moved here to preserve the history that once housed 6000 residents, and made it to look like old pioneer homes. You're able to visit the inside on Sat. from 11-3 during the months of May through September.
Curtis will show us around the outside and take some peeks inside the windows. He also spotted a "Geocache" Do you know what that is? :) There is some really interesting very old antiques we'll look at also, before we head up the road and do some more exploring. We passed some conflicting signs but most stuff looked to be PRIVATE - as far as we could tell. He'll fly the drone for a few too to give us a view from above.
Curtis is going to try and find a second ghost town to take us to so hopefully we can find it...
We appreciate you being here and hope you enjoyed this adventure.
Have a great evening
Curtis and Chantel
Sure enjoyed this one can't wait till spring so I can check it out
We knew you'd love. Exactly your cup of tea ..❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Not to far from your house. I know you would love it. Thanks for watching
Very picturesque with the snow as contrast.
I agree the snow really made everything stand out. Great day for adventure. Thanks for watching.
Nice tour of Ophir (Heaven Sakes) 😆 🤣 It is cool seeing those old places. Thanks for showing us around. Take care.
Lol, thanks Ann. You take care too 😉
I love an old Ghost Town, so much history to soak in really takes you back. Thanks for coming with.
Really interesting find Curtis. Good work and fun adventure 👍
Thank you honey. Known about this one for a little while. We finally made it.
Ophir is an awesome town. The history is cool. You captured it well. They have preserved it well, looks like they are moving back in.
They have closed off a number of roads. People are starting to reopen the claims.
It is a cool little town. Nice place to go see. Last count was 60 people now I think. Yes we heard they were going to reopen a mine in Eureka too. Thanks for watching.
Great video Curtis. What a charming little mining town that is. So much history all over the area.
Thank you. It sure was, I already want to go back and look for more mines. That mountain is covered with old mines and history. Thanks for watching.
mate-stunning video-work~
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Good work. Frank and I enjoyed. 😊
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Thank you. Cool little place to go check out. Thanks for watching.
What a great video! Be going there tomorrow!
@@vaq130 Nice. Thank you. Have a great adventure. Try to imagine 6000 people living in that canyon. Thanks for watching 👀.
We're still trying to envision how 6000 people lived in this little canyon way back then
Yep still trying to picture it right now. Wish I could go back in time, hang out for a while and just watch.
Then your not very intelligent
@@mattchristensen9424 wow! Speaking for yourself. What a nice guy lol
I was in Frisco, Silver reef and Grafton earlier this year. Plan on going to Ophir and Mercur in September. Nice videos.
Nice. I haven't been to Frisco yet. Did you know about Modena? Cool old Railroad Town. Ophir is awesome! I know Mercur cemetery is out there. Have a great adventure and Thanks for watching.
@@offroad801 I got to go into the bldgs at Ophir it was awesome. I also did a video on Mercur cemetery and while i was recording i caught in the vedio people from long ago talking i was all alone it was cool i have also explored some of the mines around Ophir. Awesome videos
@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces nice 👌 I haven't heavily explored that area yet. But I have been wanting to get back. So many places so little time. I can't wait to get back there. Lots of interesting stuff to find. Thanks for watching
Tooele county has enough trash moving into it we don't want anyone else
Close the state!