Exploring the Tiny Historic Mining Town of Austin, Nevada

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  • @MrJessevick
    @MrJessevick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a child, I lived in that second house you peeked into. It was around 1990. I’m so glad to have found this video. Thank you.

  • @iguanaamphibioustruck7352
    @iguanaamphibioustruck7352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We moved from Austin in 1948. I was 12 and my dad was a Forest Ranger. The Shell truck belonged to Mastretti and Son who also had the DC Power for the town. The Odd Fellows Hall was the Town Pump. I learned to dance at the Hotel Austin and my buddy's dad Bill Williams owned the Golden Saloon (burned) Frank Aldape owned the Silver Dollar Saloon. Reed (Georgia's dad) owned the cafe and soda fountain. Vigus owned the grocery store and the JP was Bert Acre. He and wife Millie were the Sax and Piano orchestra for the dances. Great place to grow up.

  • @AbandonedandForgottenPlaces
    @AbandonedandForgottenPlaces 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    “Gly”: I spent two months in Austin this year exploring abandoned mines in the area for my TH-cam channel. I really enjoyed Austin and the people there are just awesome.

  • @belindabessant8037
    @belindabessant8037 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    So I lived in Austin for four years, washed dishes at the international, the owl club was around then as well!!! What a blast From the past👍😁

    • @mobiltec
      @mobiltec 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the Owl Club was in Eureka... Guess there was one in both towns because I ate at the Owl Cafe next to the Owl Casino when I was there a month ago.

    • @MrJessevick
      @MrJessevick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Washing dishes at the International was my very first job as a kid.

    • @whitestripee
      @whitestripee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrJessevick I´ve washed some dishes there too, but mostly I made them dirty by eating Vicky´s awesome food back in 1995.

  • @rmkenney
    @rmkenney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I

    • @robertwillard8011
      @robertwillard8011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would like to see more of NV just on the basis of watching the WH

  • @jeffpalmer5502
    @jeffpalmer5502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great second video on Austin Sarah. Couple years ago on my way back from Arizona bike week , I decided to go to Tonopah get gas and then I headed towards Austin , there was a stop sign about 5 miles out of Tonopah and a mining town about halfway in between which did not have an open gas station 101 miles after the 1st. stop sign I came to the next stop sign and there was nothing there either. Well I could go right to Eureka 43 miles or left to Austin for 16 mi. It was midnight and I was almost out of gas so I took a left , all the sudden the sign said 35 miles an hour which usually I kind of ignore but I chose to pay attention and slow down and boy am I glad I did. The road got very twisty and started to descend , before me appeared this little town on the hill. However every motel was full of pick up trucks obviously miners of some kind, but at least they had open gas stations. The wind was blowing it was kind of cold so I filled up and headed to battle Mountain and nobody could’ve told me that you can go downhill for 61 miles anywhere in America but that’s what I did. Checked into a motel in battle Mountain. The next morning all the hills were covered in snow just above me so I guess it was a good thing I did not stop in Austin. But I’m definitely going back . Great video,

  • @debbiemclaughlin4945
    @debbiemclaughlin4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    In the Early 90's there was a grocery store. Worked on a ranch nearby and used to go there on occasion.

    • @jaymontgomery3330
      @jaymontgomery3330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Debbie Mclaughlin .. cowgirls like you rock!

    • @christopherneil988
      @christopherneil988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for the info Debbie

    • @mistervacation23
      @mistervacation23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used the restroom there once.

    • @whitestripee
      @whitestripee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a hardware store, good places to eat and a couple of more gas stations.

  • @joanna5881
    @joanna5881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Evidently, one more gold & silver mining town that exhausted its $50 million in ore production and turned into another ghost town of a bygone era. Good video, Sarah.. keep 'em coming!

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sarah,
    That was Austin( I mean Awesome) :)
    I spent two summers travelling the US back in the 60's and it's small towns like this that are the heart of the country.
    So many memories(sigh)
    Thank you so much..This is a winner!
    Cheers,
    Rik Spector

  • @krisptaco
    @krisptaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was a kid, we (my parents and the whole family) broke down in Austin twice! One time we had to be towed all the way back to Fallon. I think it's 105 miles. And it was so hot. Over 100 degrees. Lol. But I love Nevada so much! I lived in Sparks for two years. It's my adopted home state.

  • @nuclearskull
    @nuclearskull 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    23:00 WOW!! WHAT A VIEW...AND THOSE NATURAL CLOUDS AND NO CHEMTRAILS = AWESOME!!

  • @tedebear108
    @tedebear108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hello wonderhussy. Your friend Ted from Texas here. This is a super cool video I love the fact that you went to Old historic towns such as this. We have lots of towns like this and Texas as well. And traveling through them and seeing the old stuff is outrageously cool. Keeping this videos like this and I will keep watching. Love the show the scenery is gorgeous. Remember you have a friend in Texas.

  • @debbiemclaughlin4945
    @debbiemclaughlin4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Oh I need a road trip to Nevada

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I drove from Phx to Lake Tahoe for our family reunion. Best trip ever. Through the Mohave desert. Lone Pine, Bishop, Fredericksburg. I camped in an abandoned adobe and rock cabin near Mono lake. After Tahoe we went to the real nice old mining town(Virginia city? It's been a while). I'd move to a place like Austin. I see trees. If WH ever comes into a pile of money she'd probably spend it on fixing up that old bar. Probably a bad investment but I get it.

  • @marty01957
    @marty01957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Another great adventure, Sarah Jane! That sure looks like Ann Margret ! She is gorgeous and so are you dear !

    • @marcogodoy12
      @marcogodoy12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yesssss!!!!....I thougth the same thing!

  • @BillReitz
    @BillReitz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You have a way of making history so interesting. Thank you for the Austin update.

  • @smengine
    @smengine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I went to Austin in 98, Camped in Berlin and visited Grantsville and Ione Loved it!

  • @debbiemclaughlin4945
    @debbiemclaughlin4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this place. Had lots of fun in the bars.

    • @stevet8121
      @stevet8121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you live there?

  • @jamesleathers5488
    @jamesleathers5488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    US 50 runs from Sacramento, CA to Ocean City, MD. A little over 3,000 miles and about a dozen states I think. It goes through IN and IL about 30 miles North of where I live. It was a big deal before the Interstate highway system.

  • @26ydtibbs39
    @26ydtibbs39 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderhussy, the old gas truck is a wwll GMC, CCKW deuce and a half. Someone removed the troop transport body and replaced it with a tank. Nice find.

    • @tommylitz4543
      @tommylitz4543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it was an old Dodge Power Wagon at 1st, but wasn't sure. Thanx for info.

    • @filianablanxart8305
      @filianablanxart8305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Post WWII whole lots of surplus trucks were sold , particularly Duces . They were commonly seen repurposed for industrial , mining , construction , etc . A lot of them with specialized rigging ( well drilling , welding rigs, etc ) that didn't see constant highway miles were commonly seen up thru the 1970's .

  • @Ireacttoreactions
    @Ireacttoreactions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    wow! thank you Sarah for this amazing video,i love old towns im definately going there next year for vacation,cant wait to revisit all the places you explored,btw i wanted to tell you you remind me so much of Shania Twain in the looks department and you also have a nice singing voice,thanks again you are such a doll,stay safe and blessed dear!

  • @michaelstorm7552
    @michaelstorm7552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    did you know that they filmed a little bit of the TV show emergency out there well just half of an episode of the TV show emergency they went to that little medical center there and anyway the plot of the show was that Johnny and Roy were coming back from a fishing trip they happened upon a car wreck and take them to the local medical center the medical center doctor was inadequate so Johnny and Roy had to take care of the patient from there on the phone with Doctor bracket which would have been back at the hospital in rampart California

    • @sallylea1
      @sallylea1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      One of my favorite shows!!

    • @christopherneil988
      @christopherneil988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great info Michael

    • @patb9375
      @patb9375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome I remember the show, I will need to go back and watch it again. I love the old cars in the show.

    • @PoM-MoM
      @PoM-MoM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does anyone know the titles of that episode? To search for...

  • @i.r.oldairborneviking2823
    @i.r.oldairborneviking2823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I lived just outside of Austin in 1965. It was a gas station, restaurant and motel. If I remember right, it was called the Frontier Cafe or Restaurant.

  • @davidharrell8890
    @davidharrell8890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John Taffer would have a fun time rescuing those bars!

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That old tanker truck probably delivered heating oil to all the homes and businesses.

    • @mobiltec
      @mobiltec 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? Millions of people still heat with oil.... There are trucks like that all over Nevada.

    • @mobiltec
      @mobiltec 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well it came out of the ground didn't it?

    • @MrJento
      @MrJento 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Custis Long it gets worse. In my youth trucks like that sprayed used oil on the gravel roads to keep the dust down. Few roads in the rural west were paved. Oiling the road was side income for the garage and was how they disposed of old motor oil. This all went on before there even was an EPA. Times change.

  • @lja1229
    @lja1229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Austin is probably my favorite town in NV. My Grandparents lived in Winnemucca off the Grid on 40 acres for 40+ years and we always stopped in Austin on our way.

  • @jackiethomas5465
    @jackiethomas5465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like the sign. "What Happens in Austin You Brag About"

  • @gordongengler9091
    @gordongengler9091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Always a good show Sarah Jane 👍😊👌. Very interesting. It's like I was there.

  • @rrrobeltnest7295
    @rrrobeltnest7295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Sara. i drove this highway towing a trailer 100 mph on cruise control for about an hour and fourty min. its lonely but beautiful . oh and someone passed me.

  • @kenycharles8600
    @kenycharles8600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Austin, Nevada looks purty cool from Stokes Castle. The second house you showed looks inhabitable.

  • @jdtexas2048
    @jdtexas2048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just watched one of the old episodes of Death Valley Days and they had the true story of Emma Nevada - it was very good and lots of history - and when you said you were going to Austin Nevada I had to see the place - good video

  • @boitoiful
    @boitoiful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are just adorable! Thanks for this wonderful informative FAR OUT tour of Austin, NV. Sarah Jane Wonderhussy you are amazing.

  • @conradheinlein5509
    @conradheinlein5509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From rough and stuff of past to polished professional. Way to record Wonderful Hussey

  • @WanderOverlanders
    @WanderOverlanders 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Miss Sarah, have you hit Jerome and Crown King Arizona? Great places with a great history. Crown King use to be a party town back in the day. That is when across the street from the Crown King bar was a bar called The Shaft. It burnt down twice and did not rebuild after the second time. In the first bar they had a skin on the wall and if you could guess what kind of skin it was you got a free beer. Not to many got it. With the state Australia is in today the skin was a Kangaroo skin. So sad. Love your videos and how you intermingle history with where you go. Awesome lady, take care.

    • @youaregodspursuit-47
      @youaregodspursuit-47 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerome is very intriguing as it slides down a mountain side. You must go there... Just South of Flagstaff...

  • @kylerdad123
    @kylerdad123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for taking us along for this fun journey! Hope you have another great adventure soon!🧧🤙🌺

  • @richdiscoveries
    @richdiscoveries 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely beautiful, great work. Thank you for sharing these beautiful historic buildings with us

  • @giftedplanksify
    @giftedplanksify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a cool little town!! Thanks Wonder

  • @brucejdargie3884
    @brucejdargie3884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I've been to Austin, Nevada ... thanks for the hosted look-around - enjoyed!

    • @brucejdargie3884
      @brucejdargie3884 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MY Dad was a Mason in Victoria, Australia!

  • @GraeMarie
    @GraeMarie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have always seen this on the maps and wanted to go here!

    • @newyorkyankees81
      @newyorkyankees81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @martagain8840
      @martagain8840 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like I've been there 2 now. Btw. I think Hubert's in love. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍

  • @debbiemclaughlin4945
    @debbiemclaughlin4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    No it's a sad town in some ways, but if are caught in a winter storm or big thunderstorm, you'll be glad for the motels. Long way between there and Eureka.

  • @oxxnarrdflame8865
    @oxxnarrdflame8865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun video as always.
    I drove through there a few years ago. Great location.

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That thing you saw at that old house was an antique table saw... I paused the video to look at it man that thing is dangerous look at how small the base is that thing could easily fall over if not bolted to the floor

    • @MrJento
      @MrJento 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok. Im older than the saw. Your right. Its scary. It looks like an early 60’s Delta with the gold tone finish. It was a bench top saw of the day. Today they are called contractors saws. The pedestal base looks like the base from a 1940-50’s vintage coffee shop table support. Somebody put that together.

  • @chrisbayridge23
    @chrisbayridge23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That wood bar could be salvaged, you cant buy that kind of workmanship anymore, even if you could it would cost a fortune!

  • @markstambaugh3273
    @markstambaugh3273 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember watching that early video. It was rough, but I stuck with you to see you become the professional entertainer and educator that you are today. 😂

  • @danielmoore6618
    @danielmoore6618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last! Nice one (the video). I especially liked those pine cones at 16:20.

  • @nickp.2432
    @nickp.2432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that little town. The area in general. Love the hussy as well! Great videos..

  • @diannedonato949
    @diannedonato949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must say I've been watching your videos for a little while now I lived in Vegas for a couple of years in downtown Las Vegas wasn't too impressed about that but I must admit I am in falling in love with Vegas Nevada should say all over again by watching it through your eyes thank you so much wonderhussy for bringing back the enchantment of Nevada keep up the good work and I enjoy watching you and all Hot Springs I did not know existed you're a delight to watch as you take us through all these little mining towns and all the little things around Nevada

    • @youaregodspursuit-47
      @youaregodspursuit-47 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have lived in Las Vegas as an adult since 1968... it is the least interesting place in the State! everything out of Clark County has more history and things to see... tons of camping, hiking and old mining sites.

  • @DannyShaw3388
    @DannyShaw3388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this episode. I usually turned back to Reno or Tahoe at Fallon but I've decided to move on to Austin next time for sure. Thank you.

  • @patrickodonovan5066
    @patrickodonovan5066 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Each week I look forward to your adventure vlogs, your wit, and your humor. Thank you for putting this together.

  • @deanperry4274
    @deanperry4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always WANTED to stop there and do what you did the next time I'm through there I'm stopping for sure. Great video WH. THANK you for this

  • @jamieestabrook6977
    @jamieestabrook6977 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are buying the building next to the library. And opening a bar. We are NOT ready to open yet, there are logistical issues for people to come out to do construction, everything is 3x as expensive than we budgeted for so it's been challenging. We would be glad to have you out again when we are ready. 😊

    • @ViaTahoe
      @ViaTahoe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Were you able to get the bar up and running?

  • @Perry-ck1hv
    @Perry-ck1hv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think that's a real picture of Ann-Margret, it's been a while I may be wrong 🤔😎

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Chewy Ltd Actually reminds me a little of Linda McCartney.

    • @kennbiggs9311
      @kennbiggs9311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it was Ann Margaret as well.

    • @michaelsouza3582
      @michaelsouza3582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stopped in for a beer on my Harley 35, 40 years ago as I remember it's the wife of the owner at that time. I might be wrong but the bartender was a dead ringer of the gal in the picture and she said it was her.

  • @glenhutson2814
    @glenhutson2814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I appreciate you filming these videos. Hope in future I can see these areas myself.

  • @tombob9294
    @tombob9294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's have a picnic at the castle bench,,,,,, stands clapping ,,,, greatness

  • @Massive94
    @Massive94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to have a few beers at those bars in the evening!

  • @steve94044
    @steve94044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I being a telephone guy love to watch your video's in towns like these and look for the telephone cables up on the poles. Some of these small towns actually have fiber. (Randsberg)

  • @averagealice8877
    @averagealice8877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know, we just finished a big trip through Colorado and I'd take some of these deserted places in your videos any day! Colorado is really crowded in the summer

  • @sky3353
    @sky3353 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this adventure. Thanks.
    You, Larry and John seem like a fun bunch to hang-out with. Always exploring. Keep having fun.

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos. Fun and an escape from my reality.

  • @SinMore
    @SinMore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that little cabin on the hill! Great view.

  • @royramey5659
    @royramey5659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drove highway 50 from Lake Tahoe , and i remember Austin well, and it,s a desolate Highway all right. That was back in 1972, i also drove it again in the 90s I also remember indian ruins some where out there. Thanks for the memories, i'm planing on some desert road trips with my women soon.

  • @Yeetin_Peas
    @Yeetin_Peas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Places like that old service station amaze me. Do people not pack up and move??? Crazy to me to see all the things just left behind like they were literally told to get the heck out NOW! I'm sure there is a story to all the places like these..... Thanks for another cool video Sarah!

  • @johng4250
    @johng4250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn you sure do find the gems left in the desert. I am happy to ride along with a fellow IBM’r, Beamers as we are known in some circles.

  • @stanmarcusgtv
    @stanmarcusgtv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bar painting looks a lot like a certain naked model that explores the desert SW, making fantastic videos of her adventures

  • @edvisme
    @edvisme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the "I survived Highway 50" shirt AND official document sent to me from Carson City. The check points start in Baker, NV and end in Fallon, NV. Along with the Document they sent me a very cool lapel pin. It was in deed the loneliest road I have ever traveled. There were places where there wasn't any one else on the road. I recommend that trek to those that love driving.

    • @princessunicorn669
      @princessunicorn669 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      edvisme where in Baker do you check in?

    • @edvisme
      @edvisme 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@princessunicorn669 There was only one place. I remember it was a restaurant/gift shop type place. It was next to a rest area. The places that will mark the booklet usually have a sign posted. Good luck.

    • @princessunicorn669
      @princessunicorn669 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      edvisme ok thank you 😊

  • @tracyphillips3325
    @tracyphillips3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Sarah. You do an excellent job. 😊

  • @jonathansteiner3251
    @jonathansteiner3251 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful adventures, wonderful friends, and Wonder Hussy. You have a wonderful life Sarah!

  • @jacklisiecki2389
    @jacklisiecki2389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tour WH!

  • @22sniper
    @22sniper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    picture in the bar looks alot like you smile
    live laugh and love thank you for the videos

  • @carolynsandidge1931
    @carolynsandidge1931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont forget to mention that a chase scene in the original Vanishing Point was filmed in Austin! Loved that movie. Still watch it atleast once a month.

  • @davebruins8623
    @davebruins8623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these tours. Great Job....Thanks for doing this

  • @bhaskarparam9711
    @bhaskarparam9711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow wow good video good choice Larry burger and strawberry milkshakes

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will have to check this place out. I really love your videos been watching since....maybe about when you started making youtube stuff and I just have really loved the journey. If you ever decide to explore around in Arizona give us a heads up I and I am sure many other viewers from here in AZ can tell you where to find some pretty neat stuff here as well but man it looks like Nevada is a goldmine for such places.I need to start visiting your state!

  • @NoGenieinBottle
    @NoGenieinBottle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really good tour of Austin and the beautiful scenic views. I can understand why one would live there. I wish I was able to go there and visit but you, as usual have done a great job showing us around town. Since I cannot tolerate the heat; it is best to view from here. (MS makes it hard to travel ) I appreciate all the hot tubs, mountain treks, and views in the dessert that you show us and will have to make do with that. Thanks,from your Friday Facebook Friend-Jean

    • @harmonioustravelerswebeemo4110
      @harmonioustravelerswebeemo4110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually the dry heat would be very good for your ms! My sister has ms, it has done wonders for her!

  • @marcogodoy12
    @marcogodoy12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a fun video Sarah!.

  • @TerryB751
    @TerryB751 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you were the only person in that town. Everybody else left and turned out the lights. At 13:10, the picture in the bar looks like it could have been Raquel Welch back in the day.

  • @larryhutton9194
    @larryhutton9194 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video..I'm putting this on my list.

  • @grumpyoldretiredcop8382
    @grumpyoldretiredcop8382 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done! I haven't been through Austin for something like 10 years. We stayed in the same motel, guess it's gotten a lot better since we stayed there. We had some drinks in the bar right down the street, it might have been the Owl Bar. "Crazy Sue" was the bartender... I still remember her and her "Texas Fly Swatter". We were surprised to see Sue when we had breakfast at the Toiyabe Cafe the next morning and she was our waitress! That's one hard partying, hard working gal!

    • @gailutter9198
      @gailutter9198 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Her name wasn't Sue, it was Betty and yes she was hard working and loved by everyone!

  • @asherdog9248
    @asherdog9248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I would love to see a video about the pony express route through Nevada. I have been interested in driving it for two years. I had the opportunity to ask Larry what he knew about it and the Lincoln Highway but he said he had never been on either.

  • @sharonlegnon427
    @sharonlegnon427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love that town. I'd buy that second house next to the red one.

  • @robertlannon
    @robertlannon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Driving out of Austin, that long lonely stretch of US 50...to Ely...just couldn't wait for a great cuppa Starbucks ....again, TY for the travel "looks" !

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Was curious to see the town gas station :)

  • @dcarmeloi
    @dcarmeloi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the best travel & history channel!,!!!

  • @shaunlaverick5793
    @shaunlaverick5793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an excellent little tour by you SJ of this really interesting place....Was really enjoyable to watch.thx for sharing

  • @jimschroeder1808
    @jimschroeder1808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always love going on adventures with you Sarah !

  • @oyiegeronimo
    @oyiegeronimo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We retraced you’re steps through Ely. It was super cool seeing what you’re showing in your videos. Thanks for the tips!
    By the way, just realized you went there a year ago. We were in Austin 2 weeks ago and everything looks exactly the same. I am not even kidding.

  • @pauljjohnson2206
    @pauljjohnson2206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wuz there in the early 70's. More lively back then. That Austin Garage held the generator which provided power to the town. Graveyard is at the bottom of the hill at the intersectioon of the road to Battle Mt before getting into town, dump was across the road.

  • @cathygriffith746
    @cathygriffith746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    WONDER BABY. SWAMP HUGS FROM LOUISIANA

  • @jamespeters9522
    @jamespeters9522 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - one of the filming locations for the movie Vanishing Point ‘71.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sarah,,Fantastic tour..Hope all is going well.Stay well ,Be waiting for your next adventure..

  • @riverbender9898
    @riverbender9898 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Places like that fascinate me. Just think of the generations who lived their whole lives in these cocoons. Thank You Sarah.

  • @tomfrye9037
    @tomfrye9037 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That town's actually bigger than Atlanta, Missouri(8-). That's the town nearest to me. Another really great video...and Kudos to John for accompanying you and Larry. John's cool people.

  • @azstumbler
    @azstumbler 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those weights are allow the cable to be spooled back on the drum, without anything on the hook, nice and tight. Instead of loose and all jammed up.

  • @dougsilva8603
    @dougsilva8603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video please keep up the great work

  • @garywinn660
    @garywinn660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was one of your most informative video's and was just plane-ass fun tov watch. Thank you so much...

  • @MountainFisher
    @MountainFisher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drove highway 50 in 1992 in my 18 wheeler, it truly is the loneliest highway in America. Almost ran over a drunk women who had a fight with her old man. It was 20 degrees and by law I had to give her a ride to where she would be safe. I took her to a town about 80 miles away, that's how far I had to take her where she wouldn't freeze to death. I barely ever saw another car.

  • @gordbaker896
    @gordbaker896 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tour of Austin. I accidentally froze the picture of the bar painting.... Lots of $ bills on the wall. Nice Lady too!!! Tell Larry those are Air not hydraulic hoses on that old Rock Drill.

  • @johnunderwood-hp8rj
    @johnunderwood-hp8rj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Odd Fellows and the Freemasons are two seperate organizations. But there are times and places, especially in small towns, they will share a building. You won't see anything there unless you can see the second floor. That's where the Lodge room is. The object at the cabin that you didn't know what it was is an old table saw. Good explore.

  • @kxrv6629
    @kxrv6629 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have been through Austin several times over the years. Stayed at the Pony Cyn Motel once. It was cozy too. Didn’t survive Hwy 50 my first time. Threw a rod in my Toyota van 40 miles west of Ely and had to have it towed to Salt Lake City for repair.

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford6701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the old roads in Austin . The vista outside of the Castle is gorgeous .

  • @jimmyfischbeck9872
    @jimmyfischbeck9872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool Bar paintings? What about the classic Dogs Playing Poker??