Mojave Road Trip Day 2: Abandoned Homes and Other Curiosities
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- 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!
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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!
Love your videos, I am very glad that you do these. Thanks Wonder Hussy.
Good looking coat
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!
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
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.
As soon as I heard the wind it was like I was back there.Amazing place.
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!!
Old Mojave Rd was the last 4WD trip I drove before I moved from California... thank you for bringing back the memories
You really make me chuckle. You have a fun, quirky personality. Love your videos. Thanks.
The water tower location!
Imagine the star gazing opportunities!
Love it!
I want to refurbish it!
Great video!...Merry Christmas to all from snowy frozen northern Canada
Merry Christmas from a hot and humid Australia. Hope you all have a great new year.
@@Toby3610 Try to stay cool down there and Happy Christmas and New Year to you too.
Stone Cabin was a highlight.....looking forward to the next video of your adventure.
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.
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-).
The Rock House is now owned by the government and used as a base camp for desert research.
@@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.
@@tomfrye9037 Sign of the times I guess. It is a pretty neat place and would love to own it.
@@RickZackExploreOffroad Me too, but I doubt I could come up with the kind of cake it'd take to buy it.
Love the older videos
Thank you Sarah ,Fantastic,Maybe plane a trip with all your subs next year down this trail? Safe travels,73s
Hell yes great video WH nice driving thanks for sharing
Yeah wonderhussy 💋 awesome.part 2! thank you for sharing 😍💜
"Wanna take a bath?" LOL - well played Pink Floyd reference! You're a rock star!
Dang !! I would have loved to see you explore that cave ...😢
Glad to see that you are alive Sarah!
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!
Fantastic , Aliens might live out there . Merry Christmas and Happy New year , keep them videos coming
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.
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.
I have been patiently waiting. I know it is going to be a good one!
Your so cute, Wonderhussy!
Mohave Preserve is one of my favorite desert places to frequent.
But man, our takes on it are sooo different.
Another great vid Hussey girl. Nuth'in like a great adventure. Ever see any antique cars out that way? Five *****.
Anouther great day on the trail, looking forward to the next adventure
thanks for the continued adventure .
You always do such a great job.Cant click ,play fast enough
Another great explore. Looks like you added some air to your tires! Safe trip.
You are awesome! I just love watching your videos I want to go on that trip you keep adding to my bucket list
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.
Great video WH. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. 👍
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!
Absolutely a tremendous Wonderhussy adventure!
Great job; love the production values...
Larry has a sense of humor.
Cool video Sarah , thanks for sharing.
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 !
Stay happy lil hussy i like your channel and your adventures big hugs ; ) YAY
I love these road trips, and the campfires. You're engaging and should have your on tv show!
“Vast, vast, vast” & “desolate, desolate, desolate.” Thanks for the recommendation of the Majavi Road Guide Book!
Beautiful out there ! Love the desert! Fun out there !
Really great video. Thanks for posting.
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.
WOW Really loved this video....thanks for doing this for us.
Frozen Hussy ! Be safe and have fun !
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.
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!
Great video, great adventure. 👌
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.
Thanks a lot, Larry! 😂😂
Looking forward to part 3.
Alarm goes 5:30 in the morning, you should be on your second cup of coffee at that time
The vehicles do ALL the work!
Hello Wonderhussy! Wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas & a happy new year! Can't wait to see the rest of this adventure!
Hello wonderhussy , Merry Christmas !!!
I love your videos.
The hussy gang !!! We rule ...😃
Great film!👍👍
Sorry to hear that, I'm a Clamper and one of your biggest fans.
David R Have fun on your sausage fests!
Love the desert. You do it proud.
What happens when Wonder Hubby comes along? We'll just have to Wonder.
This is awesome! Mohave in December with rain in the forecast!
Four-Wheel driving AND Frito Pie??? Too cool! Merry Christmas, Wonder Hussy :)
Freezing in the Winter and Blazing hot in the Summer. That's the Mojave.
Just found your channel. Excellent! Safe travels. George in FL
I think the people there had a recording studio in mind. That cassette player/mixer looked liked one of the portastudios.
It’s cold at least your pits won’t stink lol 😂
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.
Cool video in more ways then one!
very kool! ......happy trails...
Hi Hussey glad you having fun jim bcc az.
Really good video
Love the vlog they all r so cool. The roads look crazy n fun 😀 😀 😀
OMG--you are so funny. I love the video.
One man's desolate is another man's peace and quiet.
Love the trip ...used to camp at the end of Aston canyon and always wanted to take the Mojave rd never made it .
R.I.P. Frito. Face it someone had to be eaten so the rest could survive.
Great stuff WH !
that looks like a perfect place to put a double-wide mobile home. paradise! no neighbors and all the space you can handle....
what a cool trip. imagine all the items just under the surface along the way????
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!
Great video thanks... Who else took a shot everytime she said "rigs" lol...
The first "cabin" looks like maybe a manufactured home that was shipped without the drywall installed. Maybe because a trip up such a bumpy road would cause cracking in the walls? The point is, it was never finished. Hence the multiple stacks of drywall. The garden window at the front porch was most likely where the kitchen sink would have been and it looks like the kitchen was never even plumbed in.
You have an amazing sence of adventure
Keep up your way cool channel, we absolutely Love having you as a guide!! LoL
Hussy. So 🔥
What I love about the west are those long streaking clouds. We just don't see them in the east.
Awesome video my friend.
Love your adventures.
awesome vlog love your earrings could you tell where i can get some for my mrs please Xx
Great video. Again vandals destroyed someone else dreams of peace and Paradise. Stay safe Sara.
Love the videos but your raising and lowering your glasses is such a distraction we began to laugh and count the number of times. We thought to take a shot each time but then we thought how dangerous that would be. lol
There you go Hantavirus. You finally came face to face with it. I cant believe you still wanted in after the warning. Good luck guys. Please be careful.
I sooooooooo want to take this adventure!
Sarah...I have to agree with you...I too have had a couple of bad experiences with Clampers in Northern California at Little Grass Valley lake....a truck load of these drunk thuggs in a huge black 4x4 truck, purposely ran my wife and I off the road and then tried to challenge me to a fight (7 of them).....later on about 100 or so of them partied all night long with loud music etc...and dared the camp host to try and stop them, which did not happen! ....there were way too many of them! .....needless to say, we got no sleep and had to give up our camp and return home the next day! ....JUST DRUNK ROUDY THUGGS!
Read the book Maruba by Maude Morrow Sharp. First person account about homesteading in the Lanfair Valley.
Another good job, safe travels
Edward Beale is a fascinating man. Even in an era of fascinating people. Naval officer, army general, diplomat, huge land owner, friend of Presidents
We took a Jeep Wrangler, Ford Expedition and Subaru Forester. The Forester was the only one that never got stuck in the soft sand. Final destination was the Mad Greek in Baker.