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Topo Ranger
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Приєднався 22 лип 2019
Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more!
ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and abandoned locations without proper safety gear.
Always inform a 3rd party of your location and return time.
ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and abandoned locations without proper safety gear.
Always inform a 3rd party of your location and return time.
CREEK hiking, CAVE hunting & TUNNEL exploring along Wissler Run
Come along with me on a perfect summer day and hike up the beautiful Wissler Run stream valley in search of shelter caves and waterfalls. Then we explore the tunnel which take the creek under the railroad and into the mighty Susquehanna River.
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TopoRanger Episode 217 - Return To Wissler Run
Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more!
ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and abandoned locations without proper safety gear and permission when necessary.
Always inform a 3rd party of your location and return time.
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TopoRanger Episode 217 - Return To Wissler Run
Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more!
ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and abandoned locations without proper safety gear and permission when necessary.
Always inform a 3rd party of your location and return time.
FOLLOW on Instagram: toporangeryt
FOLLOW on Instagram: toporangeryt
FOLLOW on Instagram: www. profile.php?id=100071859784028
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Searching For Boulder Caves On Gettyburg's BIG ROUND TOP
Переглядів 18614 днів тому
Come along with me as I explore some boulder caves along the diabase hill known as Big Round Top in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. TopoRanger Episode216 - Beneath The Battlefield Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history an...
This Is Why I Love The Susquehanna River
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Low flow conditions make all the geology pop and brings out the big river birds! Join me as I explore the semi dry dolomite river channel cut between Lows Island and Mushroom Island just off Gut Road in York County, PA. TopoRanger Episode 216 - This Is Why I Love The Susquehanna River Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology,...
RUINS Lost To Time Discovered In TUNNEL
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The Lower Susquehanna, ill suited for traditional style river boat transport due to it’s shallow, rocky underwater topography. In order to overcome this unruly river a canal was constructed. Finished in 1840 it was expensive to build and maintain. By the turn of the century the canal was abandoned and the iron horse reigned supreme. Here at the Falmouth Boat Launch you can still explore stonewo...
Filming Wildlife Along Gut Road
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Join me as I finally capture footage of a deer on a wild Susquehanna River island and then witness the stalking mastery of a Great Blue Heron. TopoRanger InStudio Episode 6 - Velvet Buck Island Hopper, Heron Strikes Like Lighting! Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scav...
Boats and Jet Skis SUMMER VIBES On The Lake
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Boating, jetskis and more on Lake Clarke at Long Level. Recorded on July 12, 2024 TopoRanger Episode 214 - Boats and Jet Skis Summer Vibes On The Lake Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more! ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never en...
Trying to find a WATERFALL GROTTO I explored as a teenager
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Just trying to cool off in the 95-degree swamp weather and find a hidden grotto from my teenage years. TopoRanger Episode 213 - Trying to find a WATERFALL GROTTO I explored as a teenager Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, histor...
In Search Of Obscure Ruins Lost To Time In Sweltering Backcountry
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Despite the blistering heat we ventured out in search of obscure ruins lost in the countryside. TopoRanger Episode 112 - Hunt For The Most Ruined Limekiln Ruins Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more! ALWAYS BE SAFE...
Power Washing A Large CALCITE CRYSTAL VEIN In A 50 Pound Boulder
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Cleaned up quite nicely I think! TopoRanger Episode 211 - Power Washing A Large Calcite Crystal Vein In A 50 Pound Boulder Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more! ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves an...
Crawling Inside A Waterfall To Escape The HEAT DOME OF DEATH!
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When it gets this hot in Pennsylvania there's only one place to go to find some relief. Behind, inside or below your nearest waterall! TopoRanger Episode 210 - Exploring Behind Sawmill Falls Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, hi...
Albatwitch Homeland Or Just Another Wild Susquehanna Island (With Cactuses)?
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We've been wanting to see this wild Susquehanna River Island for some time. Grab a kayak and a machete and let's go! In collaboration with @SimplyExploVenturing @HikerDudeDad Cole Swanger coleswanger TopoRanger Episode 209 - Mounting Mount Johnson Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned place...
370 YEAR OLD Sycamore Is A True COLOSSUS
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Nothing better than climbing around in a giant old tree. TopoRanger Episode 208 - Oldest Tree in Lancaster County, PA Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more! ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and aba...
The Forest Has Swallowed The Past.... Almost!
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The Forest Has Swallowed The Past.... Almost!
Creek Hike Bushwhack + York Haven Dam Debris Purge
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Creek Hike Bushwhack York Haven Dam Debris Purge
Why Are People So Fascinated With RUINS???
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Why Are People So Fascinated With RUINS???
Big Snake In The Creek - Codorus Greenway Update
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Big Snake In The Creek - Codorus Greenway Update
Epic Views From 250 Feet Above The River
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Epic Views From 250 Feet Above The River
Caves and Caches On The Mason Dixon Trail | PART 2
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Caves and Caches On The Mason Dixon Trail | PART 2
Caves and Caches On The Mason Dixon Trail | PART 1
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Caves and Caches On The Mason Dixon Trail | PART 1
EXPLORE CUFFS RUN and help preserve it for FUTURE GENERATIONS
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EXPLORE CUFFS RUN and help preserve it for FUTURE GENERATIONS
If I Had To Live In A Cave I'd Want One Like This
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If I Had To Live In A Cave I'd Want One Like This
Searching For Lost Caves & Ruins Along The Wild Susquehanna
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Searching For Lost Caves & Ruins Along The Wild Susquehanna
Driftwood & Deadly Beauty In Pennsylvania
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Driftwood & Deadly Beauty In Pennsylvania
Clearing Of The Thorns & Return Of The Monster Crystal!
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Clearing Of The Thorns & Return Of The Monster Crystal!
Unbelievable Underwater Visibility In Children's Lake In Boilings Springs Pa
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Unbelievable Underwater Visibility In Children's Lake In Boilings Springs Pa
LETORT SPRING Explore In Cumberland County PA
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LETORT SPRING Explore In Cumberland County PA
Pennsylvania Creek Gets $75 Million Makeover
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Pennsylvania Creek Gets $75 Million Makeover
Abandoned Slate Mine With Huge Underground Lake
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Abandoned Slate Mine With Huge Underground Lake
Where will this old iron furnace TUNNEL lead us?
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Where will this old iron furnace TUNNEL lead us?
I've kicked around that area since the '80s, pretty interesting. Big rockslide from 2011 rain event near there. Its always been fun to scramble around the river hills.
😢awww must be hurt or sick!❤
It might be worthwhile to go back and explore some more. I really liked the shape of the keystone stone on the second arch. That seems different than most. Thanks for sharing!
Awww that bird is so cute🫶🏻💖
We explore much of the same areas. I posted years ago but not interested in running a channel.
I think that's the spot The Dam at Otter Creek by Live is about, amazing song. I was behind that fall in the '80s. Fun stuff guy.
Fantastic shots my friend, this episode was enjoyable 🔥🔥
The rocky "knob" at 2:39 and by your head at 2:46 almost looked carved...
When temps hit above 90, I head to Wildflower Preserve by the Susquehanna River. Set up a tarp and gather in the cool air at 52'f Nice Dot Com
What an adventure 😊
That was simply a warning, for you because you're not supposed to be there.
Hi. Been a while. How are you? This adventure kept my interest. I am amazed at the climbing down and up on those rocks. Also, looked liked a snake den to me. How is that Sanctuary you were building at your home going?
I didn't see any snakes but they're there! Hiding and waiting. My sanctuary has been swallowed by the forest! But I have not given up on it.
Is it your thought that Civil War soldiers were bunking in these spaces? Or, were you just checking out the geography?
Mainly just to find new caves. But the thought did occur to me later on that evening. It's certainly possible that soldiers bunked in the caves at the bottom there. I don't know if there is evidence in the historical record.
“Hello every bun”
Subscribed! Glad to see another kindred soul out there exploring the Susquehanna River. I'm trying to explore the entire 444 myself, but finding others who share the same interests are hard to come by. If you ever want to team up sometime, let me know. And ironically, I just came across this tidbit of information yesterday, but I believe those line patterns you pointed out in the rock are something called thalassinoides. They were created by tiny borrowing shrimp that spent their entire lives tunneling in and living under the bottom of the shallow sea that once encompassed most of Pennsylvania.
Thanks for the ID. I've seen the skolithos worm tube fossils in the quartzite up river. I didn't know about the shrimp.
This... Is classic Topo content!!
Awesome video
Very nice video. Great footage enjoyed watching the video
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great video 👍
The only way I'd walk in the river is with hip waders. I don't want to get bit by bugs or water snakes.
Great video! The bird was a green heron 👍
Thanks Troy. I've seen them before but this was the first time I got some decent footage of one.
Cool egrets!😊❤❤🎉
I think they're my favorite .
Another great video, I learn a lot from you about the geology of PA, so cool to see all of those potholes and scars left behind along the river bed, as for the bird you seen I believe that was a green heron. Great stuff man, who owns the islands? Would you be able to camp out there?
Also that other bird at 14:53 looked like a killdeer
Most of them are privately owned I imagine. But people do go on them. I've thought about camping on one just down from where I shot this video.
It's absolutely a goal of mine to paddle out and camp on an island. 👍
Me wow I love exploring the wild oh look a dam 😄 siren:ERERERERERRERRERERRERERRERERR WARNING ⚠️ DAM WATER COMING OUT WARNING ⚠️ me: ALRIGHT BROTHERUS I THINK ITS TIME TO SKIDADADLEN😭😭😭
Me:lalala siren ERERERERRERERER me UM TIME TO GET THE HECK OUTTAH HERE BROUTHERS
Passes by the foliage here, poison ivy.....😵💫
Leave a comment if you want me to go back and crawl into the tunnel to examine the arch up close.
would be cool if there was a way to block up the water or reduce flow to see if it would drain and reveal more of the tunnel
What happened at the end?
I waited a while to maybe see a spillover release but nothing really happened. They sound the horn several times before the release or they might've been starting up power generation. Not sure though the power plant on the other side of the river.
I wouldn't worry about it too much that's a dead fall d a m
Love this place fishing is amazing there
It's like swimming in a fish bowl really. Thanks for watching Flipper!
Just a few minutes from me. I wasn't out that way that day though.
Great spot for boat watching.
❤beautiful water! Looks so fun!
Much fun to make these vids!
The West Point dam sounded the horn today it was my first time seeing a dam release water and it was a coincidence to lol😅😅😅😅
I live 5 mins from this! It’s has been raining so much recently 😮💨
Hi. I usually watch videos while drinking my morning coffee or after supper. This time I had the opportunity to watch your video while eating my supper. If I may I am thinking of the two explorers Thomas Jefferson sent West on an Expedition. Weren't they Lewis and Topo? The Lewis and Topo Expedition, if I may call this video. So, as I was eating my banana pudding, I searched for the limekiln ruins in Lancaster. There's a book written by Ken Miller. He has searched the County for all ruins. Interesting. Have you thought about writing a book on your adventures?.
I have perused the pages of that book over at the mall. I've never thought about writing a book about these experiences. Could be a new angle. I have thought about doing more scripted documentary style videos.
Man needs a real pressure washer lol.. Crystal looks awesome!
Cool find! Also greetings from Sweden!
My Grandparents were Swedish! Hope all is well over there.
so cool when you find lost ruins...not so cool when there's a smelly dead animal in it 🤣😂 Another really cool video...thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
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Love these revisits of past videos Brett. Very satisfying watch to see the quartz revealed by the pressure washer.
I think I’ve seen you in the lake while I was, it was fun making ‘fire’ pits around the bubbles and a small pillar 4:56
I felt like I nearly drowned, as the viewer, on your first attempt at climbing in there! Fun adventure to a seldom seen place.
I was definitely trying to convey what it felt like to slop around in there!
Ah yes, Whelen Air Horn
This place looks awesome. I'm in the Lehigh Valley area and have been exploring a lot the past 2 years looking for waterfalls and cool creeks/swimming spots etc. I think I'm gonna make my way to Rock Run this coming week. What other waterfalls or cool spots would you recommend checking out near there or on my way? Thank you!
There's another similar swimming called Stony Fork I think it's to the west of Ralston.
What month was this
Mid June I think
Over 40 years ago, friends and I camped a lot on Lower Bear Island. There was no cabin there, that you describe. Did you find the small cave on the overlook on the upstream side of the island? Surprise, I found a pestle in a large boulder just upstream of Lower Bear Island. It was in a worn in grinding spot on the top of the boulder. My guess is this was used when the water lever was lower. Also, when the water is really clear, one can see the stone circles of old Indian garbage pits on the bottom of the river on the downstream end of the island.
Thanks so much for the information!
I remember reading that it's only defined as a 'cave' if a human can enter it. Otherwise it's just a 'cavity; or whatever. This fits the definition!
The super wide view setting can make cavity look like a cave sometimes! These were the real deal, at least as boulder caves go.
😮wow. You are adventurous!😊❤