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Ghost Towns and Mines of Washington
United States
Приєднався 22 чер 2021
Welcome to our channel! Come along with us on our adventures, as we share Washington States abandoned mines and ghost towns.
Join us as we dive into the rich history of these abandoned forgotten places, unearthing tales of the past and uncovering hidden treasures along the way. From amazing historic finds to breathtaking sights, our videos are a must-watch for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
We have CHANGED or ALTERED many of the names of the abandoned mines we share to protect historic artifacts and to prevent the site from becoming "nuisance" sites.
WARNING
Abandoned mines have many hazards and can severely injure or even kill you. Do not attempt to copy or re-enact situations or scenarios seen in this video. We do not endorse or encourage people entering abandoned mines
#mineexploration #mines #abandonedmines #mininghistory #urbex #undergroundexploration #ghosttowns
Join us as we dive into the rich history of these abandoned forgotten places, unearthing tales of the past and uncovering hidden treasures along the way. From amazing historic finds to breathtaking sights, our videos are a must-watch for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
We have CHANGED or ALTERED many of the names of the abandoned mines we share to protect historic artifacts and to prevent the site from becoming "nuisance" sites.
WARNING
Abandoned mines have many hazards and can severely injure or even kill you. Do not attempt to copy or re-enact situations or scenarios seen in this video. We do not endorse or encourage people entering abandoned mines
#mineexploration #mines #abandonedmines #mininghistory #urbex #undergroundexploration #ghosttowns
Miners Killed in Explosion - Abandoned Black Bear Gold Mine Claim
Join us as we venture to an abandoned gold mine dating to the mid 1890's that offers some of the most incredible artifacts and views in all of Western Washington. We factually name this mine the Black Bear as this is the recorded historic claim name. In 1897 a tragic explosion took the lives of two miners, of all the abandoned mines we have explored this is the only one we have encountered strange events. This is the first and only time we have ever made a reference to anything unexplained or paranormal as that is not what we do or are about. But it left the question, is this mine haunted?
THE MAJORITY OF THE MINE NAMES ARE CHANGED OR ALTERED IN OUR VIDEOS TO PROTECT HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND PREVENT THE SITE FROM BECOMING A NUISANCE SITE. IN SOME CASES WE HAVE BEEN GRANTED PRIVATE PROPERTY PERMISSION AND WE HAVE BEEN ASKED NOT TO DISCLOSE LOCATIONS.
Many ghost towns, mines and other forgotten historic sites in Washington State have already disappeared from history and many more are being lost each year to the ravages of time, wildfire, vandalism, and intentional closure. In addition to our many years of photographic documentation of these important historic sites we are now attempting to video document as many sites as we can so there is a lasting record of these places for future generations.
We hope you enjoy what we do and will join us on our adventures through a bygone era of Washingtons rich history. Not only do we love the history we explore and document, but we truly enjoy sharing these sites and experiences with our followers and viewers.
We appreciate you and thank you for Watching!!
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THE MAJORITY OF THE MINE NAMES ARE CHANGED OR ALTERED IN OUR VIDEOS TO PROTECT HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND PREVENT THE SITE FROM BECOMING A NUISANCE SITE. IN SOME CASES WE HAVE BEEN GRANTED PRIVATE PROPERTY PERMISSION AND WE HAVE BEEN ASKED NOT TO DISCLOSE LOCATIONS.
Many ghost towns, mines and other forgotten historic sites in Washington State have already disappeared from history and many more are being lost each year to the ravages of time, wildfire, vandalism, and intentional closure. In addition to our many years of photographic documentation of these important historic sites we are now attempting to video document as many sites as we can so there is a lasting record of these places for future generations.
We hope you enjoy what we do and will join us on our adventures through a bygone era of Washingtons rich history. Not only do we love the history we explore and document, but we truly enjoy sharing these sites and experiences with our followers and viewers.
We appreciate you and thank you for Watching!!
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Facebook ghosttownsofwashington
Website www.ghosttownsofwashington.com
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I just want to say I really enjoy your video's, U guys do a bang up job of showing and describing things with common sense. Love it. 💯 Thx for sharing.
Leaking sewer above you. That is a poop tower
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What's truly amazing is the fact these men got that equipment to these sites. Just imagine the time it took and how many Kent it took to carry these machines
We always talk about that when we are exploring these sites. It is very impressive what they accomplished. Thanks for the comments.
@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington have you been to the old silver city mines above the town of silver city?
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No we have not @yeahok115sure
Stayed at Barron's gold district 1974..abandoned mine near there had a bunkhouse with pool tables...park district was tearing everything down by early 80s
Would have been great to see back then. Thanks for the comments.
Do you know what you would find, or if anyone has put on scuba gear to explore the depths of that incline?
There are two sub levels below. Yes, a number of years ago, it was dove.
Sadly, you can't tell anyone of your passion for exploring; I don't even talk about the places I go hiking to, let alone any mines I explore. Everyone is so full of preconceived horror stories and fears that everything that isn't paved or concrete is unsafe. And they don't mind telling you all about it and all the ways to stay safe; you wish you never opened your mouth. I was looking through the comments, and you're getting quite a following of armchair explorers going for your videos, and you just might change the stigma (?) a little of what society places on the dangers of places they know nothing about except their own self-instilled fears of the outdoors; good job!
Thank you very much. We appreciate your comments.
Wow! Take care lads!
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That must have been an incredibly pyrite rich ore body dang! It's beautiful though 👍.
That there was and it was incredible in person.
Nature is amazing. It reminds me of a Si-Fi movie set on another world. Great Short !
Thank you very much.
It's a wheelbarrow mine, that's why the boards are running up the centre of the adit, used to make rolling the barrow easier, hence the possible lamp on the rusty barrow (illuminates the planks)
Appreciate the comments.
Wow it's beautiful
It really is....thanks.
Nice explore love those formations and rainbow of colors ⛏️🤔
Thank you. we appreciate that.
very pretty what with the colors! are they true or does the camera change them? thanks for sharing your explores with us!!
They are true for the most part in person.
Ghost sounds, sometimes it's underground beings. ?
You never know.
Wow. Very cool looking. Kinda spooky though. 🙂🖖❤️
Thanks!!
Cool adventure!
Thank you!
Nice job on documentary
Thank you very much appreciated.
Too bad Nick Zentner isn't along for the geology commentary.
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Clear and deadly still water
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And I thought the hills we explore were pretty dramatic but that's on another level. Love that crawler truck, never seen one of them before. Stunning mine, especially just in the entrance.
It really is a spectacular area. We appreciate your comments.
Miners could find 2000 dollars gold a day. Ate beans bacon coffee grizzly bear rabbits dried berries grasshoppers
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@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 1850 CALIFORNIA POPULATION BOOM GOLD RUSH.
Freaking awesome❤
Thanks
Pretty cool to see that wooden ore cart intact! i have the bin metal banding and hinges and such for one and wanted to put it back together. but wasnt sure what the carriage looked like. from the one you found looks like all im missing is the wheels.
Send us an email, and we would be happy to send you photos if it would help you out. Thanks for the comments and watching.
Old Bodie was never at that spot it was a couple of miles away from there and was moved to its present location one family still lives at old Bodie and has been there since the town there's still one old house that is a shop for the ranch most burned down I remember the old timers talking about it
Yes very familiar. We have spoke with original townsite property owners. Thanks for sharing.
When men were men and Republicans were scared
Thanks for commenting.
I like how you describe parts and how it worked together and inside what they were following and the minerals explained. Nobody else takes the time to teach. Great job.
Thank you very much!
at 17:44 was that a bat should of zoomed in :p
No it was not a bat.
I watch these and think of the blood sweat and tears. Hard working men and the families who had support and pray for them. Folks lived short lives back then full of strife and stress that most today know nothing about. Imagination runs wild!
It was a hard life, no doubt. Thank you for the comments.
You didn't go to the top.
Salamanders are rare, but the mine provides a good hideout for this one. Steady temperature, plenty of moisture, and shelter. What could be better
Absolutely
It says there’s a black bear mine gold mine right by me in California you mentioned Washington , so I’m presuming to different mines? However the dates are the same on this mine data also interesting
Western Washington
Most mines are around the same years. Funny how that happenes
I caught one once back in '97 on a nightcrawler, lol.
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That is a big one. He was not afraid. Usually they go for your jugular. Glad you’re safe.
It was good size.
Cool, a samalander! I've never seen one in that color
Knew about them first time seeing one in a mine in over a decade of doing this.
Little dude is like " holy shit the sun is in the cave" 🤣
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du QUÉBEC .♥
Thanks!
It pains me to see so much abandoned industrial equipment left, when you know men worked so very hard to no end, then just leave...mines, railroads..m
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Great scenery. That waterfall is intense.
Thanks!
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The "Nuts" graffiti from 1944 was referencing the Battle of the Bulge.
Very good to know. Appreciate the comment.
I'm always amazed and confused that all these old mines are never cleaned up after mining is done. It doesn't matter what mine or in what state.
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From an "imagined" thought process of one of the miners back then - "we spent a lot of time and effort hauling stuff up here on the chance that it would be worth it. The mine is played out, as far as we are concerned so eff no we're not going spend one dime on "cleaning up".
That cost time and money. Done is done
Where's the gold?
In the host rock.
Cool... Wonder who parked those mine carts the last time
Interesting thought for sure. Thanks!
I am amazed every time I see an old mine. I'm just amazed. The top shelf quality.
Thank you for the comment.We appreciate it.
Excellent video documentation and research re equipment. I saw a lot i hadn't seen before. Would suggest you watch abandoned and forgotten places. GLY has a great way of presenting the commentary , tone of voice, etc. which makes it more interesting. You're 36:37 speaking in rather a monotone. Don't quit,however, you learn as you go. I admire your courage in putting your feet down in water of unknown depths to present us with the opportunity to see what we'd never see if you weren't so generous with us. The long hikes, the danger, to preserve for perpetuity what could be lost forever in the future. I respect you for ALL THAT YOU DO!❤
wicked cool! thanks for sharing!!
Appreciate that, and thank you for watching!
The Mercury is poison and vapor is deadly it will kill you in minutes...
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Ya came ya mined,ya forgot yur crap! Come back and take it out with you!
Thanks for commenting
You just don't get it
Awesome video guys, I'm up here on Vancouver Island and I do the same as you guys except I don't film. I have found a few mines. But I would like to mention 1 thing, I don't know if you follow David Paulides and his Missing 411 books, movies and his daily podcast but he has found that a lot of people go missing in Boulder fields and what you are hiking through at the beginning so I just wanted to say to take extra care when going through these types of terrain. Cheers
Thank you for watching and your insights. we very much appreciate it.
A true freakout moment would be walking down through a long addit and in the distance seeing a shark fin coming up out of the water.
Yes that would be something...🤣
Thank you. Very interesting area. No safety nets back then. Hard way to make a living. No welfare, no food stamps, you had to work or starve! The way it would have been!
Thanks for the comments.