Weird Secrets of Stovepipe Wells (Death Valley Solo 6/6)
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- Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #422
Date of Adventure: 3/27/20
I sneak away from quarantine to camp out for a few days in totally deserted Death Valley (which, I should note, was still open at the time of filming -- so I wasn't breaking any laws or anything). In this video I poke around the Panamint Valley, then investigate the secrets of the weirdly named settlement of Stovepipe Wells.
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From "Find A Grave: "Val Nolan was a miner who was last seen in Beatty, Nevada shortly before he died. He died in the intense summer heat of Death Valley and was found by a movie crew three months later, who buried him where they found him. His grave is off the dirt road going to the sand dunes near Stovepipe Wells."
Nice find!!! Thanks for the info.
Wow! Thanks for the info. I didn't know 'Find A Grave' was still up and running.
Who Doesn't Love A Hussy !
In the early 1950's the well was operational. I have a photo me pumping it with water flowing from the spout, and my brother and sister watching, in 1953.
Scan it or take a picture of it with your phone and send it to Sarah so we can all see it.
About 1972 or 73, my sister was jacking the handle furiously to see if water would come out, and broke the rod where it attached to the handle. I have sort of felt ashamed that it was my family responsible for that, to this very day. :(
Finally see the well about 19 minutes in. When did they put that BS fake top on it? That's not what was there, before. How sad.
I was working in Death Valley years ago over the winter, and that Spring was the best wild flower season in 100 years.
Huge patches of purple, yellow, orange and red. It was incredible.
My dad once landed in Stove Pipe Wells in his Cessna. He went to sign in and the pen had melted.
Looking forward to my first trip to Death Valley this August. I know August is a rough time to visit Death Vally but that’s when my vacation is. Thanks for all the advice.
Wonderful adventures for those who can't.
You are in a league "all your own"! What a very special little lady!
Looks like a late 40s Chevy and an early 50s Buick Roadmaster. Nice video!
very perceptive...4 portholes...roadmaster for sure
Yeah Phil. I agree with you.
I was the camp host at Stove Pipe Wells for 4 years.
I loved those 4 years, to me SPW is the most magical place on earth.
Really enjoyed your video!
I stayed a coup[e of days there in 1999. I agree 100%. Almost mysterious.
I always enjoy her humor and information about wherever she visits.
You need a TV show.......your vidjayos are so much more interesting than any of the crap on TV these days .....thank you!
I lived and worked there in 97 & 98. So fun to see you do a show on it. Is an amazing place.
Another classic road trip tour with the most interesting and exciting guide on TH-cam, Wonderhussy. Great video.
Big crush, huh?
Dang Hus you are really pumping out the episodes. High quality stuff too. From those of us trapped in our mountain cabins, and elsewhere, we salute you.
In the mid sixties, I used to drive my CJ5 jeep to Stove Pipe Wells and stay in the campground behind the General Store every New Years. The campground was free and had showers for 50 cents. The General store was very small then and there was an air strip right behind it with a dirt/gravel runway. I think gas was 45 or 50 cents a gallon then. I always had lots of fun exploring all over Death Valley. I always love your videos!
Gas is getting close to that price again!
When I first discovered you before you went full time TH-cam, I was a bit skeptical. I am now really enjoying your story telling and visiting so many sites that I have visited. Thank you Sarah.
I remember driving down the Columbia gorge one time, and we coasted into Biggs, running on fumes. all the gas stations had cones across the lanes. I asked the attendant what was going on, and he said the dam was shutting down power to the whole county so they could do some repairs to the dam. The Dalles was another 20 miles, and we barely made it!!
Sarah , never got congratulate you on the big 100, 000 subs .... Good work , continue doing what your doing. I believe people really enjoy what you seek out and find . plus your little twist of humor and sexy ways keeps people coming back ..... Big news , 200 right around the corner ....
Val's grave reminds me of the Germans who died in Death Valley. Your comment about crossing in wagon with Stovepipe Wells as only "reliable" water source shows how tough this county is.
Amazing we can get from LA to Las Vegas in a few hours in air conditioned comfort.
Thanks for the video.
When I worked at Stovepipe Wells selling gas at their general store just a couple of years before this video was made, I too was under the impression that our gas prices were lower because the National Park Service regulated everything we sold. The general manager at that time told me I was incorrect. He said the reason Stovepipe Wells was able to sell gas cheaper than Panamint Springs or Furnace Creek was because we did a much higher volume of sales than the other two places combined.
I know the year I worked there we had well over a million dollars in gasoline sales, so what he said may have some validity.
And now you know. Great video once again Sarah. You're making it much easier for us to get through this thing. Thanks for that.
Love how much you know about these places - my great, great, great grandparents were in the party that got stuck on the floor of Death Valley in 1849. Either my great...grandmother or the other lady in the party named it Death Valley (Bennett-Arcane Party). And Tecopa is sounding more fun than ever! Ha ha - we did have fun at The China Ranch Date Farm for a well-behaved Harvest Hosts stay.
I really like the desert and wonderhussy brings it home until my wife and I go this spring.Can't wait.Wide open spaces are the best,God's country.BTW,I and lots of others would love to do what you are doing.Amazing.
That lonesome grave... forever trapped in the heat that killed them. Hell of a thing.
Kyle Archer
That’s a perfect description.
Death Valley is beautifully poetic in its brutality.
Great tour, and you finally found some warm weather!
That is what was called a 4 hole Buick in my day and there was a 3 hole Buick! Always love your videos WH . . . from a 72 tear old hippie
They didn't give up! They kept walking to their destiny! Thank you Sarah Jane you're so sweet I love you!
There's a book written by one of the Death Valley 49ers called "Death Valley in '49." In it he said they had plenty of water but were very low on food. That's why they burned the wagons and dried the meat from their oxen.
Agree with the other people one of the cars was a 50's Buick. Waiting for your next video. Take Care and Stay Safe Wonderhussy!!!!!
Nice series, thank you for all the videos you do. You have a great voice and are very entertaining.
I'll take a guess at the cars. 1st one: 40s Chevrolet, 2nd one is defiantly a mid 50s Buick!
Yes, mid 50's Buick with the holes in the front fender.
@@kennethhorton1868 My brother had a big yellow 56 Buick, something happened with the transmission and it burned up in like 1977. She had a good run I guess.
Buick special and a late 40s Chevy ???
My kids are members of a local Boy Scout troop, and have some fun photos at those vehicles. There's some neat dunes and an abandoned mine a little further North from your camp at the beginning of the video. As a funny aside, there used to be a "No Fishing" sign stuck out in the dry lake near where you turned onto Rt190. When I first moved here in the 90's, the only cell signal in DV was on top of Telescope Peak, from Ridgecrest, lol.
WH...you have the best content and the delivery is top notch 👍👍👍...keep it going you beautiful girl 🥰🥰🥰
Sweet! I worked at Stove Pipe Wells in 91 and it looks pretty much the same way as it did back then
Have a safe journey,
for both of you.
Again love to hear you sing! Hugs and love!
The howling was a nice touch love your humor
Awesome video. I've always been curious about Stovepipe Wells. I agree about the bar food. The soft serve ice cream in the store is amazing on a hot day.
At one time the bar served 32 ounce beers 🍺. As if God himself had ordained it !
Yeah the ones with the thumbs down are going to hell, how could anyone give Sarah a thumbs down. Great story Sarah, love the history, love your singing, I almost lost it with the howling.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love the glasses, oh yeah your perfect!😋 God bless you, thanks for the intertainment.
Probably accidental.
Most likely came here looking for stove pipe welding and are confused.
Thanks fur taking me on another wander around the desert. It amazes me the balls people had way back when, to do what they did or attempted to do.🤘
Moved to Vegas in 96. Went to Bartenders School and my first Bartending job was at Stovepipe Wells. The Borax mine is pretty cool. I was there in late July till September. I remember 126 degrees in the shade. Swimming pool was hot bath water. Giant Ravens everywhere at the resort.
I think it would be a down right pleasure and a hoot to grow old with you, never a dull moment.
Another outstanding video from our favorite TH-cam personality
That’s so cool you’re out there. Good place to be at a time like this ! I love DV.
The history of the area, natives, gold seekers and latter day miners is very interesting.
You’ve been out for a while so you know the more people you talk to, the more beers you drink at the bars, the secret stories are unlocked and there’s a whole ‘nother layer of discovery awaiting !
Thanks so much for the great videos!
You’re a good planner and know a lot about the roads and availability of gas. Sure would be worried of running out and no cell signal. I hope you carry a spare gas can. Maybe even better, one of those folding bicycles sounds like a good idea. Also a go to bag if you had to use it. Got to watch out for our friends. Thanks for sharing all the places you’ve been to with us. I don’t know why anybody would give you a thumbs down either. See you on your next adventure. ATB.
Plenty of sun shine and no snow. Nice.
Great mini-series tour of Death Valley. Love your enthusiasm. Stay well. 😎
Awesome video again WH i don't blame you getting out and exploring , just be safe love ya friend
Ya learn something new everyday. Stove Pipe Wells was my lesson today! Stay safe my friend
I can just imagine the "screaming kids" asking "are we there yet?"
Your videos make my day...beautiful lady, history , great views. WONDER HUSSY you rock.👸❤
i am geussing a Studebaker and a Buick. I was checking Info for nerds, and your audio is at -0.1 that is like the perfect level for youtube.. well done... you are getting good at your audio mastering..
Well Mizz Wonderhussy, thanks to your great videos i decided to take the plunge and i booked two nights at the stovepipe wells with the dunes view for September 2-3 for some great dark skies photography.
Being from New England (Connecticut) i am nervous about the heat, being more acclimated to the extreme cold but i am willing to brave it. I am 6'-5" and a big guy but i can be a delicate flower at times lol
I do hope there will be other gen xer's staying there. Im 53. Im not overly social but I'm far from a complete square.
I hope there are some dispensaries along the way. If you happen to be in the area at that time I would love to enjoy a burger with you!
Bill
I like exploring Nevada too and I was going to say with the virus and everything it was a really interesting time to explore Death Valley. Death Valley is surreal on any day but with no one there it was other worldly. Eventually saw another driver and we were both mutually surprised at seeing another driver we actually pulled over and had a conversation about how unusual it was to not see another person for so long. Lol good times. Love this place.
when this is virus craziness is over i am going to drive down to the SW and explore the desert like you do. being in the PNW the rain is tiring . Always have loved the desert . keep up the great work
Holy crap gas is expensive out there, in MA i just got gas at $1.80 a gallon and there are places around here that are cheaper! Great video as always Sarah. I really look forward to your videos every week.
🌵 Thanks for the video. Always fun following Wonder Hussy. Stay well & happy. ☺
Holy moly Wonder hussy You should have a 5 gallon jerry can on the back. Toyota will never let you down unless you don't have fuel. You should also use your 4 wheel now and then to keep it lubed and working correctly. Stay safe Amazing wanderer.
That's an old fashioned cast iron hand pump that pumps water from a well. My grandmother had one on her farm & it worked up until the 90s & beyond. The pump on your video is only half a pump. The top hand lever of the pump was removed when whomever covered up the well. Nowadays there is a modern version of the same pump only made out of steel. I believe that the older pumps were more durable.
I would love to do some of these road trips. When I've been to Vegas only twice done a road trip, Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Love watching your videos, really interesting.
Enjoyed your journey to Stove Pipe Wells and Death Valley, CA. It was great to ride-along with you on this adventure! I hope you have another grand adventure soon! Stay safe and awesome! Best wishes to you and the loved ones! 🧧🧧🌺
Awesome desert exploring
The pump is a Flint and Walling Hoosier brand hand pump. This exact style pump is shown in the 1927 F&W catalog. Many parts are missing off this one and basically the main body is all that is left.
I hope you look into doing a video on Fly Geyser in Gerlach, Nevada. LOL - @ 11:30 the Sheriff sign they misspelled "Emergency" - added an extra "e" at the end.
The people that operate Burning Man bought that property, Fly Ranch. It is next to where they hold Burning Man every year
Thanks for a great series of explores around the Death Valley area Sarah Jane. You always make them so interesting.
Yup, good call. The 4 port is a mid 50s Buick. One comment was how the police ran in Buick’s back then. They could cruise 100mph ‘as long as they had gas’. I had a late 50s Pontiac and you could watch the gas gage drop.
I love your videos, I can’t wait for the next one I think they’re awesome
Videos keep on getting better and better ! 5 stars !
Hello there Wonderhussy. The body with four holes is a Buick Roadmaster. Looks like a 1955 model. The other is a 39 Plymouth coupe. That would have been my ticket to the girls!
Thanks for the history lessons. Love your presentations.
Love everything about you!!
At 3:00. The one with no roof is/was a Buick. Those four holes on the side of the fender give it away. That was a Buick trademark.
Enjoyed the video as always, Stay Safe and be careful!
Thank you so much for keeping content posted during this down time! You’re the “goodist”! LOL
We had gas under UNDER a dollar last week. (In Minnesnowta) I use premium unleaded and paid 1.49 a gallon. Unreal. Now, if we could find a vaccine...Is anyone else getting tired of hearing conflicting news reports? For example, one day we hear about a vaccine by September and the next day they say the worst is yet to come. Sarah, thanks SO much for your videos. I wish I could do what you are doing but I’ll have to be content to watch your beautiful face and enjoy your adventures with you. 🙋🏻♂️
the 4 holer is a buick roadmaster, if you drove a roadmaster you were cool
The other is a mid 30s chevy
4 holes was v-8....3holes 6 banger
@@michaelh7429 Hey Mike, my folks used to have a Buick 'Special'. It had 3 holes, but it had a 'straight 8'... Talk about a l o n g engine!!!
@@chuckbrasch4575 I stand corrected......be safe out there brother
@@michaelh7429 buick did not market 6 bangers in those years, i was there
You are so beautiful, charming, and captivating! You have a down to Earth persona, and a very genuine style of narration when you bring us these fascinating videos! Hugs and kisses from Michigan!
Once again an enjoyable watch along with the hussy. Is there no hussy valley or mountain perhaps. There should be!!
It is a 40 Desoto, very advanced styling for the day. Very rare and beautiful car when it was new.
Nice little airports at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells and a little dirt strip at Panamint Springs.
The first car looks like a Plymouth from the late '40s. We had a '49 Plymouth. The second car is definitely a Buick from the about '57. One of my frat brothers had one. The 4 port-holes in the front fenders were faux exhaust pipes. Many hot-rods had real exhaust pipes coming out like that in front, often with no front fenders. The Buick was not a hot-rod.
I like the old fire truck
When this is all over, I'm moving to the desert.
I love your adventures!!
The story of the Death Valley 49ers is interesting, a lot like the Donner Party minus the cannibalism and death. Someone should do a video about them! (Hint hint)
Not enough left of the first one for me to hazard a guess, but the second one is a 55...maybe 56 Buick. can't tell what model. When you actually get to the "well", that black pipe
lookin' thing was once a hand pump...but the handle and rod are gone now. Thanks for another great video, Love. Yer Awesome!(8-).
YOU ARE TRULY REMARKABLE WOMAN/TRAVELER....I REALLY ENJOY YOUR STORY TELLING!,,AND I AS MANY MUST THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JUST THE SHOTS OF A BLUE SKY...ITS HELL BACK EAST HERE WITH CT SKIES/RAIN ETC....STAY WELL,,STAY CALM,SAFE TRAVELS.....
The thing at the well looks like part of a hand water pump.
Leaving coins on a isolated grave....the story I heard was that was so the soul of the person could pay the ferryman to take them across the river Styx.
Cool video! I've never been out west , but it is a bucket list thing for me...
Yes I'm a Hoosier I guess. 🤔. I live through you. I used to travel from our beautiful county and see other places very rarely. Good for You 👍
Interesting area - I heard of Stovepipe Wells when I was a kid, but never been there or knew much about it. Wouldn't it be great to have some kind of electronic window on the past, a Harry Potter-like device on which you could dial up a location and moment in history and watch it play out while you munch on some movie butter popcorn? Savor those "low" gas prices while they last. When at long last Corona is once again simply the name of a Mexican beer, those prices will soar even higher than they ever were pre-quarantine. Be well, and stay safe out there.
Sarah, I'm surprised that you do not have a couple of 5 gallon Gas Cans secured to the rear door on you 4x4.
It's good to see you traveling ;) Be safe, stay healthy.
The one with the 4 large holed (not from bullets) front fender is a big engined (332 ci) Buick from the early 50's. The small engined (264 ci) models had 3 holes. That was a hotrod 4 door lol
I'm clueless about the other car hulk. Thanks for sharing with us bored folks !
The four-door sedan without a roof is a 1954 or 55 Buick. The fastback I am not sure of, this one had a roof still on it, I think it is a 40`s vehicle. Thanks Sarah for stopping to let us car guy`s have a look.
Looking good enjoy your cup
Thanks for taking us along:)
Great vid WH. I miss that region. Awesome format, makes me feel like I’m traveling while in lockdown. Keep it up.
Been through Stove pipe wells many times ( spent a few nights there too ) That long hill heading west toward the Panamint Valley is deceptively steep , and it seems like your never going to reach the summit at Towne Pass .
Hi from Arkansas! The one with bullet holes is a Buick. Ha ha. Its a joke. Have fun,be safe!
love this Death Valley series❤️
You have a beautiful singing voice!
Go way east to the abandoned, Bottomless Pools near Lake Lure, North Carolina. I love your channel.