Abandoned Rice Army Airfield & Camping in the desert
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2023
- Abandoned Rice Army Airfield & Camping in the desert
Along a remote stretch of lonely highway, there is an abandoned landmark of historical importance. Join me while we explore the ruins, find some unique artifacts and camp over night under dark desert starry skies.
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Get a stabilized camera to make it more smooth though.
My father went through desert warfare training out there. Ironically, they shipped him and his German accent to Guadalcanal as a Platoon leader instead of North Africa. But originating out of the Philadelphia area, he got hooked on the desert and returned there after combat operations in the Solomon Islands came to an end for him, and two nuclear devices ended the war with Japan. As a kid, Rice was a fuel stop for us when poking around the desert. My father knew the area well. The last time I stopped in Rice must have been 45 - 50 years ago. Thanks for the nostalgia.
All those stars...can't see that living here in the big cities.....that's awesome....
Keep on keeping on and never doubt your intentions.
You're a great presenter and editor.
Thanks for going where most can't.
I appreciate that!
Was just out there this morning - cool video!
Well, I think your videos are neat. I miss the desert and seeing these places I always drove through as a kid. Hope to see more next year! Thank you for what you do.
Thank you, I'm sure I'll have more desert videos over winter 🙂
Always amazing to find things like this but during the war we had hundreds of WW-2 Army-Airfields that are abandoned across the country. Some turned into modern day airbases. I am an AF vet and have explored many of these sites. We've got 4-5 in Arizona alone. Alot were auxiliary fields. This field seemed in almost excellent condition. Many of these fields are crumbling. The foundations most likely are barracks for the troops. Most barracks and military bases were built as cheaply as possible then. Many were tarpaper framed wood structures not meant to last a long time. Perhaps the duration of the war and not necessarily for long term use.
Yea there is a lot more in the Desert Training Center that I want to explore, sites of three or four massive divisional camps and a couple of other aux airfields.
@@backroadoddities Near Yuma, Arizona there is an abandoned field once called Dateland Army Airfield right along I-8. Not much left of the airfield as it is mostly crumbled away. Another near Barstow, California. There is an existing concrete wall at the Dateland field that was used for rifle range training.Its about the only thing left standing. From the air you can make out the triangle of the field but if there wasn't an Interstate exit you'd miss it. Not much left. Near Ajo, Arizona there are about 4 auxiliary fields that were connected to Luke AFB near Phoenix and right off the Barry Goldwater Gunnery range in remote stark desert restricted land. From the air (Google Earth) they look like triangles.
Thanks for an interesting video. I first passed through Rice in the early 1980's. I had forgotton those buildings but I remembered them once I saw your photos. It was a spooky place. Completely silent, except for the occasional truck passing on the highway and the wind whistling around the old buildings.
I liked watching this adventure. I do miss the desert. Maybe I well go there also.
That big pot In the Dutch oven ? You've passed me. Your the new king of left-overs . . .
Very cool you found the old runways. The one pot meal looked pretty delicious!
Well done.... keep at it!!!!
Nice video, interesting stuff.
When you said where "we're" to set up camp. I was expecting
People to be hoping out of the truck, The only difference between you and me is that when I say 'we're, it's me and my dog.. Haha . . .
The old days people would leave water cans along the road for people breaking down or over heating the cars.🚙
They had huge light field on end of runway so planes could see it, knob and tube was used WWII, prob was a building for generators too
I don’t know if you noticed, but the star link satellite was flying by in your nighttime video. FYI
Thanks for desert adventure Encampist. Best wishes to you in 2024, I hope your business does well. I like that propane campfire / cooking fire setup because there sure isn't much firewood where you go. Some of those concrete foundations may have been for fuel tanks. I can just imagine the tent city that was out there for the troops. Safe travels buddy!
Thanks for watching, really appreciate it
It's all about the adventure! Thanks for sharing. I didn't check out Rice when I was in the Mojave earlier this year, maybe next visit.
Great video. Just found you.
I think what you thought was a tower base was a base for a diesel generator.
The green stuff is probably what's left over from the burned mineral roofing. Tip: Always keep your camera steady and smooth. Keep it coming!
I would love to metal detect some of the places you go.
Very nicely done !
This sounds stupid because it is. You would double your subscriptions in a month or two if you had a Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser, or a Tacoma. The fan boys are real. I love your truck set up with that drawer in back.
Hahaha there might be some truth to that
I remember when people lived there and gas station was still open..
Have you been to the old Naval base on the 86 side of Salton Sea?
I was exploring around in that area last weekend, didn't hit the naval base yet but planning on it
Hey just found your channel and subscribed! Really like your vibe. Gonna check some more out 🌄🌌
Nice video bro!! I bet those two cans were karocine
Kerosene would make a lot of sense!
This historic location is under threat to be leveled to become a solar farm.
Yes and no, apparently the plans were put on hold back in 2014. But that could also change in the future. It sounds like it probably won't get built because the developer wanted more tax credits.
Probably burnt for the scrap metal.
Sorry to be that guy but you mean plain not plane