Extraterrestrial Highway Road Trip: Black Mailbox, Area 51 & Aliens

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    The Extraterrestrial Highway runs 90 miles across a remote part of Nevada and crosses famous locations like Area 51 and the black mailbox. The highway is beautiful and has a stark landscape with large mountains on each side. My dad and I spent a day driving from Tonopah to Crystal Springs and had a blast exploring this unique part of the state. Here is our full road trip and let us know what you think in the comments.
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  • @ThroughMyLens
    @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @imprasan519
    @imprasan519 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Pops is a great actor.

  • @buckeyeguy82
    @buckeyeguy82 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Awesome video Pops & Josh! I enjoyed when Pops got abducted by the aliens, I'd say he should get an award for that performance 😂

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @buckeyeguy82 thanks for the vote!!

  • @v.kaycarter2399
    @v.kaycarter2399 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Another excellent Video Josh. Your dad’s abduction by the alien was hilarious! My elderly mother thought someone was stealing your dad. I say give him the academy award😂

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @v.kaycarter2399 made my day that your mother enjoyed our silliness! Haha

  • @nicosaunders8793
    @nicosaunders8793 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love your relationship with Pops- the alien bit was so cute. Thanks for all your hard work into these wonderful videos!

  • @majorbuzz
    @majorbuzz ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I hadn't heard of the Extraterrestrial Highway until I took my 13 year old son with me on a 3 week road trip. He was looking through a road atlas and spotted the highway. He was really excited and told me all about it including the Black mailbox. So, what was a dad to do? I'm glad that he got to see it in person.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @jennyc1846
      @jennyc1846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What a great dad..a forever memory for your son....and you too😊 cheers from Western Australia

  • @InterstateKyle
    @InterstateKyle ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Nevada is such an underrated state in terms of beautiful scenery, especially in winter, Nevada is Spanish for "snow-capped" and if you ever drive through rural Nevada outside of Las Vegas/Clark County you can really see how the state got its name. Northern Nevada especially north of US-50 is like a dreamscape in the winter time. US-50/I-80 through Nevada in the winter is truly one of the most underrated drives in the US. The views of the snow-capped mountains are just breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this. The small town of Rachel is awesome, the Little A'Le'Inn is definitely worth a stop on the highway! Thanks for everything you do Josh and Pops!

    • @mojo.adventures
      @mojo.adventures ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shhhh... there's nothing outside Vegas and Reno- just rocks, cacti, burros, and an occasional haunted ghost town- no need for anyone to leave their cities. Ho hum... off to collect rocks 😂⚒

  • @oodlesofpoodles6382
    @oodlesofpoodles6382 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Just love your channel and the casual but very thorough explanations. The photography is amazing and it is SO great that you get to travel with "pops". You both seem to be the nicest people. So appreciate that your channel is family friendly and that you don't feel as though you have to act like a 7th grader always having to have every moment being EPIC. So tired of selfies with people and their mouths open. I wish you great success.

  • @loveandpeace3679
    @loveandpeace3679 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pops is dad goals!

  • @annjimenez5712
    @annjimenez5712 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Pops is great! Loved his acting -definitely Oscar quality! Great video! 😀

  • @sharathpd
    @sharathpd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pop's abduction by the alien was hilarious! 😂

  • @Roadtosomethingnew1
    @Roadtosomethingnew1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That scene with pops getting abducted was hilarious

  • @sverrewiik1175
    @sverrewiik1175 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pops has now revealed himself as an awesome actor! Hollywood next stop! Pops rules!👍

  • @Saffron.Aerowyn_07
    @Saffron.Aerowyn_07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'Pops' is a natural performer...well done. 😂👋

  • @chriscombs3170
    @chriscombs3170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, that was the funniest thing I've ever seen! Pops and the alien were the best.

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pops encounter with the alien 👽 hilarious definitely award 🥇 worthy

  • @AeKMotos
    @AeKMotos ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pops is the best actor in this series! Lol!

  • @rutheiermann3476
    @rutheiermann3476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your Pops being caught by an alien 🤣🤣🤣

  • @steveblankenship5474
    @steveblankenship5474 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “We have been trying to reach you about your extended warranty” is something to leave in that mailbox.
    Really a great video and well done.

  • @wengin
    @wengin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was an awesome UFO sighting. 👽🛸Glad that they released your dad after a few experiments. 😅

  • @brindahoward4527
    @brindahoward4527 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed watching your trip. Glad Pops made it back safe and sound. LOL

  • @vb50562
    @vb50562 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks like you and Pops had a lot fun. It is a lot of open desert. We always took Highway 93 outside of Vegas on our way to Idaho. The desert has its own beauty all its own

  • @maryelmaguire3161
    @maryelmaguire3161 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you would have gone past the warning sign, down the road just a little bit you would have seen the gate. People go to the gate all the time.

  • @wickedwanda6014
    @wickedwanda6014 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love watching your videos, especially when you show road number. US 6 runs through NYS and PA! I also now know a place I can visit while traveling to Nevada.

  • @staceyl618
    @staceyl618 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved the abduction scenes! (including the one in the hotel room) Such beautiful vistas! Thank you for taking us on your trip!

  • @alant.541
    @alant.541 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was so fun to watch. Your Pops is funny! Glad you guys weren't abducted...or probed. 🤣

  • @ginamorgan731
    @ginamorgan731 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If we go to the Extraterrestrial Highway, I really want to get that alien costume. What a fun idea!!! Your dad is an awesome actor!!!

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ginamorgan731 was funny a couple of cowboys stopped to do selfies with me in the costume haha!

  • @aimeejv
    @aimeejv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haha Pops getting abducted was incredible

  • @JasminaaaSingh
    @JasminaaaSingh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was patiently waiting for you to take this trip 👌🏼thank you

  • @SwiftyTravels
    @SwiftyTravels ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍 For the alien abduction! Great tour! So pretty with the snow!

  • @perks6292
    @perks6292 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I've got to go see if Pops' letter is still in the Black Mailbox!

  • @davidshort2609
    @davidshort2609 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had never heard of this highway, another interesting video! Yep, Pops outdid himself this time. That was awesome and hysterically funny!!!

  • @discostu5426
    @discostu5426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We did this last Sept. It's a really fun excursion, the roads have many forks so it's hard to get to the right spot, we finally made it to the front gate but it took some driving to find it. We did see the white pick-up gaurding the gate on top of a bluff. that's great advice to fill up before you head there, we almost were running out of gas and i was nervous about getting back to a gas station. Loved the vid!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ah ha ha!! Love your pops & the alien abduction was hilarious! Josh - i have been watching you from the beginning (and someday will go back & watch the 100 episodes I have missed - lousy cell a lot...) and have loved every moment I have spent watching you. You just keep getting better and better and more fun! So happy you have done so well with these two channels. Such a pleasure to watch.

  • @CelesteNewcomb-gh2ic
    @CelesteNewcomb-gh2ic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved Pop’s running down the Highway. ❤
    You have some amazing trips. Thank you for all your tips.

  • @lauras8674
    @lauras8674 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Thank you for taking us along!

  • @Lcg503
    @Lcg503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad U got Pops back from the aliens. 🤣🤣🤣 Great vlog.

  • @CourtneyMcFate
    @CourtneyMcFate ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did this trip! My trip was a big loop from Vegas going up the west side of Area 51 up to Tonapah and then coming back down on the east side the way you came. About 9 hours total with stops. Awesome day trip. I loved Rachel and the owner of the Inn. Great times! Awesome video!

  • @adamkaminski6435
    @adamkaminski6435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've done this trip before. Its a great drive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tomg.4287
    @tomg.4287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job on going out of your comfort zone at the mine Pops! And sorry about the UFO abduction 😀

  • @ericnakamura3634
    @ericnakamura3634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fun, informative video! Glad that Pops was returned to you in good shape! Can’t wait to see your next adventure!

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great adventures you two!! I got to visit Tonopah a couple years back, very cool little town! I guess you two survived this hwy since you lived to tell the story :)

  • @sachkanade
    @sachkanade ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Great acting, pops!😂

  • @bridgetoconnor7229
    @bridgetoconnor7229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video by TML! Aliens are always a fun topic! Pops acting gave me a big chuckle! Safe travels and God bless!

  • @garyadams5948
    @garyadams5948 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool video. Makes me want to go check it out. I don’t believe I would ever think of doing something
    like that on my own.
    Thanks Josh and Pops 🛸

  • @engineerauthorpilot
    @engineerauthorpilot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a great little performance. Pretty humorous. 🤣🤣

  • @jetsethome
    @jetsethome 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is amazing! thank you for the share

  • @shutterclick-6922
    @shutterclick-6922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome alien clip with your dad, very funny, shame u didnt get to the gate and seen the camo dudes, great channel. 🇬🇧

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVED that pops alien abduction scene. Lol

  • @sararathbun4268
    @sararathbun4268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your teamwork! Pops rocks!

  • @gamerunner9632
    @gamerunner9632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You'll need to keep a closer eye on paps the next time you do the ET Highway

  • @SpanishRose315
    @SpanishRose315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way to go.... Mr. Pops best performance. Thank you for the content, enjoy seeing both of you in your travels. Keep the good work.

  • @shawnlee6633
    @shawnlee6633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Josh, great vid as always

  • @Patriot-American
    @Patriot-American ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed watching this video!! Glad your pop got away from the aliens. 😉😎👽

  • @marthak1111
    @marthak1111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video!! Pop's was great!!!

  • @emmawebb6955
    @emmawebb6955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy your travels with your pops👋💯💯👍👍

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've never heard of Extraterrestrial Highway, but I haven't spent a lot of time in Nevada. Very interesting journey, and another great travel video on your channel. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deadairconversion
    @deadairconversion ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great videos bro.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing way of experiencing the world and the different sites. Thanks! Super love your channel!

  • @loristravels
    @loristravels ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pops made us laugh so hard!! That area is on my list for sure. I even know what I would write for the black mailbox. “I’ve waited and waited and you never came!!”💔. (We thoroughly enjoy your channel. You are a wealth of information. Thank you).

  • @sharonh5399
    @sharonh5399 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Love all the little alien stops.

  • @beverleyonajide4523
    @beverleyonajide4523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👋🏽Pops😂you crack me up…
    I can’t stop watching🤣the Alien snatching you away.
    Josh👋🏽you guys are hysterical.
    TFS🙏🏽
    See you again soon👽I hope.

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @beverlyonajide4523 so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @justtheilluminativ282
    @justtheilluminativ282 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always wanted to drive across the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada! Great video 👍!

  • @rb5078
    @rb5078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite drives. I’ve stayed at the Mitzpah but not the Clown Motel yet. Stayed at the Little A’le’inn twice. Tons of fun.

  • @johanna7254
    @johanna7254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drove part of this in 2019, it was lots of fun! Rachel, NV is a great stop.

  • @thewanderingtraveler8984
    @thewanderingtraveler8984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the video. Pops was great.😁

  • @PatrickRU1992
    @PatrickRU1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came to your vid expecting a travel vlog. Didn't expect the spine tingling special effects!

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @PatrickRU1992 I totally agree about the incredible realism! Hahaha!

  • @chrisconley8105
    @chrisconley8105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome abduction! Nice job Pop's.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOL.THEY PUT A BANNER ON YOUR VIDEO,CONGRATULATIONS....VERY COOL,THAT OLD MOTEL IS LIKE A MUSEUM IN ITSELF...SAFE TRAVELS..THANK YOU

  • @E-T-FreshJerky
    @E-T-FreshJerky ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you enjoyed your visit & we hope to see you back here again! We hope to have even more fun things available for your next visit. :)

  • @SmileyShawnSee
    @SmileyShawnSee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was too funny!!!! Thank you for the laugh this morning 😇🥰🥰

  • @ginamorgan731
    @ginamorgan731 ปีที่แล้ว

    We loved your video & are thinking about going soon. We were watching another video about the Extraterrestrial Highway & saw your note to the aliens in the black mailbox. How cool!!!

  • @rephaelrechitzky9763
    @rephaelrechitzky9763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. It was a great trip.

  • @pamgaines970
    @pamgaines970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the memories my husband and I took that trip in 2006 we were told you can rent a trailer at Rachael for a night or ? If you go on a full moon night you can actually read the newspaper sitting out by the firePit because of the moon and all the stars you will see. We always wanted to do that unfortunately my husband got sick in 2008 passed from that illness in 2014 and we never made it. But your trip really brought me so much joy remembering when we were there. Really I love all your road trips thank you so much for all the happy times

  • @mico1664
    @mico1664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was there last week. It was freezing and beautiful
    Great video, truly enjoyed it

  • @marlenecrisostomo14
    @marlenecrisostomo14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello 👋 we love watching your video. Your dad is amazing and hilarious. Safe travels!

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was beyond COOL. I thoroughly enjoyed the info about the trip, and the other entertainment.👽 🎊👏🤗

  • @garyleibitzke4166
    @garyleibitzke4166 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've driven past both ends of Hwy 373. One year we drove the motorhome from Ely to Tonopah on Hwy 6 and many other times drove Hwy 93 and then Hwy 318 past the junction.

  • @markyuen2312
    @markyuen2312 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To be honest, it is a good thing that you didn't go beyond that "Warning" sign. The security, aka "Camo Dudes" (because of the camoflage uniform they wear) will detain you, impound your vehicle, and hand you over to the local police.

  • @leanshadow168
    @leanshadow168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your content!

  • @anabelprudencio
    @anabelprudencio ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your videos!

  • @nancybergeson9485
    @nancybergeson9485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a " funtastic " video! So very glad Pop's was able to escape the aliens!

  • @lostinnevadaagain1433
    @lostinnevadaagain1433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!!! Just a heads up, the Area 51 sign you saw is just preparing you to not cross the actual boundary. I can speak from experience. We stopped at that sign for a few minutes and then my wife freaked out when I took off and drove past it. You can drive right up to the gate while the "Camo Dudes watch you from the hill tops.

  • @lisab6848
    @lisab6848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made my day👽😂 we love your videos!

  • @JaniceStewart863
    @JaniceStewart863 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMGosh. I LOL'd. So funny, and as always, charming and informative. Beautiful photography of the cattle and the mountains.

  • @CandaceFlorida
    @CandaceFlorida ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol actually so funny with the acting and editing 😂

  • @brucelamay8977
    @brucelamay8977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember staying at the Excaliber Casino back in 2007 and looking out my hotel window, directly across you could seen the parking ramp at McCarren Airport and those white 737s with the orange stripe, rumor had it those jets brought the employees in and out of Area 51 daily

  • @justaworm1
    @justaworm1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was a hike you can do and be able to see onto base from the top of a peak.

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video.

  • @Rangerangieontheroad
    @Rangerangieontheroad ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for again such a great video!! I love watching them over and over again ! I didn't know about the black mailbox, so cool!
    To the aliens: "Hey, you've been watching us, how are we doing so far? Any ideas how to save this planet?"
    PS: so hilarious with the abduction, I just loved that costume. Btw, there's a great T-Rex costume... And a Dinosaur National Park... Just saying ... 😆

  • @joegrossinger3381
    @joegrossinger3381 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @jocelynkunkle6236
    @jocelynkunkle6236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job, from a Nevada resident. Next time in Tonopah, visit the Central Nevada Museum. It is excellent .

  • @mindysdad3110
    @mindysdad3110 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way to go Pops!

  • @philiphodgesnz
    @philiphodgesnz ปีที่แล้ว

    oohhhh special effects - nice!

  • @00Mandy00
    @00Mandy00 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love going to Las Vegas and using it as a jumping off place for cool adventures.

  • @bryanv4081
    @bryanv4081 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great performance, Pops!

  • @emmiecin9104
    @emmiecin9104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video and LOVED the abduction! 😂😂😂

  • @jackbest6677
    @jackbest6677 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    A cool and comical video.😊

  • @kathimeadows7869
    @kathimeadows7869 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thumbs up to your Dad! Best costume ever!

  • @WhoaNellieRVAdventures
    @WhoaNellieRVAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍 Thank You for the award winning performance. (from both of you)