The fact that you go to great lengths that you don't have to. You sure keep it interesting. Because many don't have your adventurous nature you have makes you one of a kind. I want to say thank you for that. And I love the fact you aren't a know it all and let us give our two cents worth. Truly thank you.
I have watched just about every video you have put out, and I love them all. You know, if you could pickup every beer can and beer bottle and get money for them you would be rich. I like the fact you have such a passion for nature, history, and even to a point the science of how things work in nature. Much respect sir.
You are always finding these old ax heads in almost everystream yo search. Came across a single bit ax head on a trip to an old logging area, found it in the stream that ran past the mill site. Cleaned it off a bit and took it home to show my dad. The next time I took some leave to go hunting, dad had a suprise for me. He had cleaned up that single bit and put a handle on it. I am still using it to this day. I found it during hunting season of 1973 before going overseas and spending a year in Japan. Dad told me that he thought it was a hand forged German ax head. Once he cleaned it up he put a good straight hickory handle in it then painted the axe head a medium blue which dad painted every tool he put a handle in. The whole year I spent in Japan that single bit sat in the front window of dad's store, even had a few people want to buy it, but he told them, no, as it belonged to his kid over seas. He finally put a tag on it saying "Property of R A K." Have any of your ax heads been in good enough condition to be put back in service with a new handle and a good sharpening? That old single bit bounces around in the back of my truck or I make sure it is there whenever I go exploring. . - . - . . - . - . Have A Safe and Sane New Years Day. . - . - . . - . - . Shelly Ann, LPN (ret)
General "Stonewall " Jackson put a half dozen C&O railroad engines into the Potomac river early in the war but i think that was near Harpers Ferry. There was no rail connection nearby to reach the Virginia railroads so he just junked the engines. There was a wading across the Potomac by Lee's Army in 1863. There was a major battle on the Potomac near Washington early in the war. Not all the places are park land today.
Yeah, Baltimore & Ohio. The battlefield on the Potomac near Washington is a housing subdivision today. Stonewall had a Marylander on his staff - Henry Kyd Douglas whose family home was near the Potomac. Those lead balls you find in the rivers probably did not travel far in the water. Deo Vindice.
My grandfather was a station master of a railroad in Savannah, GA during the 60s and 70s. I didn’t get to grow up near there but I get a real nostalgic feeling when I hear the train whistles blowing. Time moves too fast sometimes.
Beau I really look forward to your videos,not being able to venture out because of health issues.So thanks for all the hard work you put into making them.
I just want to say that my boyfriend and I just discovered your videos recently and we find your "treasure hunting" wonderful to watch and we're learning a lot! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful experiences as well as the history behind all your awesome finds! Also want to say I really appreciate the fact that you don't share exactly where you are. I know people would flock to those places if they knew you were finding all that cool stuff, and not everyone is respectful about it :( Best wishes, and we can't wait to see your next hunt!
6:52 track hold down or track joint section 13:40 broken piece of railroad track and the reason for the odd shape every little ways they would cut the track like and actually drive spikes in it like that or through the web for extra support
The item at 13:34 is a "track shoe", used at the join between two pieces of rail. It looks like probably a "U-rail' era one, probably from the original construction of the line. The two upwards-curved flanges were bent on-site over the edges of the rail, and four spikes were hammered down through the holes, two each through the ends of each piece where they joined end-to-end. The original lengths of U-rail were often notched to accommodate the spikes. Definitely a scarce item: I find them much harder to find than the U-rail itself!
I've seen you pull all kinds of things out of the river and wanted a lot of them, but there was something really special about that burned piece of bridge. THIS was a piece of wood that was on fire on one special day in the civil war, how amazing is that?? It should be in a museum.
Hi Beau. There appears to be numbers on the burnt wood, just above your fingers at 11:56 The bricked up square that we both are curious about already has a hole in it, would it be possible to poke a light and camera through, to see if there are any goodies in there? The fish probably became ill from the sewage water, treated or not I wouldnt want to be wading in it. Be well my friend.
I would love to have a small piece of the Old Hardy AR iron bridge that was lost during the historic flood of 1882. It was a heartbreaking loss for the community. Interesting show. Enjoy watching historical finds!
The bridge supports remind me of my childhood in York County PA. There was a place on the conewago creek at had a building called the depot. I am 80 and it was a relic when I was born. I felt it was an excersion train for York City in about 1890
Greetings from Canada. Thanks for the vids, most of my hunting up here yields pop tops and the occasional coin. There is some old mining history and old rail lines near by to explore. Thanks for the inspiration, love your vids!,
Beau I just wanted to say I watched all of your vlogs and really enjoy a person who loves his passion as much as mine, honesty ,family, friends and your personal favorite , detecting artifacts and history wow I'm a big history buff as well . I I truly mean it ,everyone of you episodes are intriguing informative, adventurous and most of all funny sometimes and fun thanks for the fun and adventurous vlogs you do, and in the future thanks for being one of those special people that bring your life into ours so we can enjoy when sometimes our days are so much . thanks again sincerely Jeremy R. Diamond
Wow! I just come across your channel. I detected for 20 years and had to quit due to an injury and now I am disabled. I had the same passion plus enthusiasm you do. I miss it so very much but at least I got to do and see what I did. If you are ever up the Louisville ky way drop me a line and I will put you on my old spots. I have been saving them for my nephew but I don't think the detecting bug is going to bite him. I have had a great time today watching your videos. Brings back great memories. Thanks!
+Beau Ouimette no problem. If by chance you ever watch a digger on here named Buckleboy that is my old digging partner. I first met him and took him to one of my old sites. In 15 minutes he dug a sword belt plate. That's how he got his nickname. Good times.......
Tom. Beau is about the best you can find. I discovered his channel about last December. I watched every one of his videos over the Winter and purchased my AT Pro in April. He is very inspirational and down to earth. Now I'm finding great stuff myself. Sorry to hear of your disabilities, I battle back trouble but I move slow and listen to the signals :)
+Michigan Mister thanks for the reply. I had some great times diggin. I was a photographer in the 90s for the magazine Winston Cup Illustrated now called NASCAR Illustrated. I got to go to the race at Richmond Va twice a year. I would always arrive a few days early to dig what I consider sacred ground. There was a nascar driver named Sterling Marlin who was a big time relic hunter. He would come into town a day early so he could dig. I was lucky enough to hook up with him a couple times to do some hunting. He was a super nice down to earth guy. We used his name to get into places most people dream of. The best was a farmer who owned many acres next to Cold Harbor battlefield. You could not move your coil without digging a bullet. But that's about all we found was lead. I wish I could go back.............
I think the flat plate of iron under the railroad bridge is a track bed plate that is nailed onto the wooden ties and the rails sit on the bed plates.. Looks like a great spot.. Take Care
I'm just getting into metal detecting/ nature walks, living in northern WV we've got a lot of history around here. Your channel is so informative and informational, always get excited when I see that you've uploaded!
Some of the iron plates that you picked up were used to join wooded ties in a trestle. You also picked up a section of iron truss. Trestles also had rings that went between the cross ties and a bolt or rivet that went through to hold the joint together, in case you ever find one of those.
Sorry for the real late reply, but that flat plate with the ridge in the middle is a track plate. It is put in place next to the track with spikes to hold it to the railroad ties.
Nice video. I found an old bridge timber recently as well. Mine has large iron nails and some wooden pegs as well. It's about 6' or so long. I actually did retrieve mine. Trying to decide how to display it!
If you are ever in my neck of the woods in Columbia, SC I would love to hit the rivers here with you. 2016 is my second year detecting, and I hoping it will be a great year. Also love your videos, I have learned so much watching your video's. Thank you for sharing your exploits.
That first plate you found is a base plate that would be spiked onto a wooden tie. The rail is then clamped onto the plate and held in place with the elongated "C" spring clip.
Going to take a WAG that the granite blocks off to the side may have had beams across them parallel to the river with wood cross bracing constructed in a triangular configuration up to the bottom of the bridge. This bracing would provide lateral support as well as vertical support for the bridge.. I saw a bridge in Colorado built in that fashion.
The scenery is amazing. You are so in touch with nature that's why I think a lot of people enjoy your videos! One question is there not any dangerous wildlife to look out for?
+rammice wenches typically complain that it's too hot/cold, you're taking too long, it's too boring, there too many insects, they're hungry, thirsty or need the toilet.
In the early 70's I was stationed in Georgia, with a Engineer Company, that was sent out to destroy a Civil War era bridge support. We used dynamite and failed, so they had to bring in the Combat Engineers to do it properly. The whole time I was thinking, this is so wrong to destroy this monument to history.
Beau, you always get a good workout on your hunts!I'm thinking that scissor thing was for switching the tracks, maybe ?More videos ! I always love yours. Keep em comin
The piece of metal that you found under the old train bridge is for attaching rail to railroad ties. They still use them today. One time I found a huge sledge hammer used to nail spikes through what you found.
Great video. I love railroad history. I didn't see anything I recognized. Very cool pin and timber. As far as you being out of shape- Man I would hate to have to keep up with you.lol
That big gear at the beginning of the video almost looks like a gear from a rail mounted crane from the 40's and early 50's or even sooner. I used to do maintenance work on those old cranes back in the late 70's until the early 90's.
Love your videos.....at least this way I'm still searching....LOL!! Do you watch for Indian Relics while on those river banks....seem like a lot of arrowheads and other artifacts are being found in streams.....I've been watching folks looking for them, too! At 9:15 where you looked at the rock (turtle), I almost thought it looked like an artifact.
The fact that you go to great lengths that you don't have to. You sure keep it interesting. Because many don't have your adventurous nature you have makes you one of a kind. I want to say thank you for that. And I love the fact you aren't a know it all and let us give our two cents worth. Truly thank you.
I have watched just about every video you have put out, and I love them all. You know, if you could pickup every beer can and beer bottle and get money for them you would be rich.
I like the fact you have such a passion for nature, history, and even to a point the science of how things work in nature. Much respect sir.
This is somehow very relaxing. You're like the Bob Ross of metal detecting.
Emilee M. Lol yes he even has the little gasps and "do u see it ? "
Yes! That's exactly it. I wondered why I liked listening to him so much - I loved Bob Ross, too!
Emilee M. Lol i could not agree more! I said this same thing to my husband before!
bob ross was a great person loved watching him paint
LOL Ive said that before on another video of his.
I love the sound of the trains going by... It's as soothing as listening to the waterfall...
You really are such a genuinely nice and good person, that's why I love watching your channel so much!
You are always finding these old ax heads in almost everystream yo search. Came across a single bit ax head on a trip to an old logging area, found it in the stream that ran past the mill site. Cleaned it off a bit and took it home to show my dad. The next time I took some leave to go hunting, dad had a suprise for me. He had cleaned up that single bit and put a handle on it. I am still using it to this day. I found it during hunting season of 1973 before going overseas and spending a year in Japan. Dad told me that he thought it was a hand forged German ax head. Once he cleaned it up he put a good straight hickory handle in it then painted the axe head a medium blue which dad painted every tool he put a handle in. The whole year I spent in Japan that single bit sat in the front window of dad's store, even had a few people want to buy it, but he told them, no, as it belonged to his kid over seas. He finally put a tag on it saying "Property of R A K." Have any of your ax heads been in good enough condition to be put back in service with a new handle and a good sharpening? That old single bit bounces around in the back of my truck or I make sure it is there whenever I go exploring. . - . - . . - . - . Have A Safe and Sane New Years Day. . - . - . . - . - . Shelly Ann, LPN (ret)
Love the long video and all the explanations. Very interesting to hear your insight on all the little things I would usually ignore. Good work!
you have the best personsality to go along with these videos, they are so enjoyable to watch thank you from Brisbane Australia
General "Stonewall " Jackson put a half dozen C&O railroad engines into the Potomac river early in the war but i think that was near Harpers Ferry. There was no rail connection nearby to reach the Virginia railroads so he just junked the engines. There was a wading across the Potomac by Lee's Army in 1863. There was a major battle on the Potomac near Washington early in the war. Not all the places are park land today.
Yeah, Baltimore & Ohio. The battlefield on the Potomac near Washington is a housing subdivision today. Stonewall had a Marylander on his staff - Henry Kyd Douglas whose family home was near the Potomac. Those lead balls you find in the rivers probably did not travel far in the water. Deo Vindice.
Super awesome! Thanks for taking me on this adventure!
My grandfather was a station master of a railroad in Savannah, GA during the 60s and 70s. I didn’t get to grow up near there but I get a real nostalgic feeling when I hear the train whistles blowing. Time moves too fast sometimes.
Beau I really look forward to your videos,not being able to venture out because of health issues.So thanks for all the hard work you put into making them.
Thanks for taking us with you Beau
I hope you go back for that burnt timber, that really was gorgeous.
I'm going up there tomorrow. I hope it's still there. It'll be perfect yard art. Finders keepers!
+MM420 cmon man he said he's coming back for it, he found it :/ haha
I think he should sell it to a history museum because I think it would be a nice thing for a history museum to have and he could get money from it
+hue hue hue lol he wouldn't get money. just a thanks.
I just want to say that my boyfriend and I just discovered your videos recently and we find your "treasure hunting" wonderful to watch and we're learning a lot! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful experiences as well as the history behind all your awesome finds! Also want to say I really appreciate the fact that you don't share exactly where you are. I know people would flock to those places if they knew you were finding all that cool stuff, and not everyone is respectful about it :(
Best wishes, and we can't wait to see your next hunt!
You have to have the most interesting spots around the US. History , river spills, ...etc. Keep having fun and God bless.
Thanks! Gonna get it checked out. I started metal detecting because of your videos keep em coming. Thanks again
6:52 track hold down or track joint section
13:40 broken piece of railroad track and the reason for the odd shape every little ways they would cut the track like and actually drive spikes in it like that or through the web for extra support
the plate was a piece that the rail would sit on and the railroad spikes wouldf go into the holes and hold the rail down
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Yep, another good en, I love the ole bridge parts, Man if they could talk..........Thanks for your time, Capt'n
A train every hour on the hour, Sounds like paradise!
The item at 13:34 is a "track shoe", used at the join between two pieces of rail. It looks like probably a "U-rail' era one, probably from the original construction of the line. The two upwards-curved flanges were bent on-site over the edges of the rail, and four spikes were hammered down through the holes, two each through the ends of each piece where they joined end-to-end. The original lengths of U-rail were often notched to accommodate the spikes. Definitely a scarce item: I find them much harder to find than the U-rail itself!
I've seen you pull all kinds of things out of the river and wanted a lot of them, but there was something really special about that burned piece of bridge. THIS was a piece of wood that was on fire on one special day in the civil war, how amazing is that?? It should be in a museum.
Great vid Beau :) loved the axe head and seeing you explore around the old bridge pillars.
Hi Beau.
There appears to be numbers on the burnt wood, just above your fingers at 11:56
The bricked up square that we both are curious about already has a hole in it, would it be possible to poke a light and camera through, to see if there are any goodies in there?
The fish probably became ill from the sewage water, treated or not I wouldnt want to be wading in it.
Be well my friend.
Awesome video. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep them coming!
I would love to have a small piece of the Old Hardy AR iron bridge that was lost during the historic flood of 1882. It was a heartbreaking loss for the community. Interesting show. Enjoy watching historical finds!
Another great video from probably the nicest and most interesting bloke on UA-cam. I salute you sir and look forward to many more videos to come!
The bridge supports remind me of my childhood in York County PA. There was a place on the conewago creek at had a building called the depot. I am 80 and it was a relic when I was born. I felt it was an excersion train for York City in about 1890
"I'm not carrying that thing out, it must weigh atleast 20lbs" Hahahah lol that made me laugh alot more than it should have lol
Good adventure enjoyed seeing the old train route
Greetings from Canada. Thanks for the vids, most of my hunting up here yields pop tops and the occasional coin. There is some old mining history and old rail lines near by to explore. Thanks for the inspiration, love your vids!,
The axe head is beautimus, awesome scenery too. Another shell for the Chigg, dang.
Nice finds! The location was excellent!
This old bridge location is amazing. I could camp here
Lol I posted this right before he said "I could camp here"
Always entertaining...and educational. Keep it up.
The piece of the bridge is definitely cool. To have something that they touched walked on and burned in the war. Pretty cool
Beau I just wanted to say I watched all of your vlogs and really enjoy a person who loves his passion as much as mine, honesty ,family, friends and your personal favorite , detecting artifacts and history wow I'm a big history buff as well . I I truly mean it ,everyone of you episodes are intriguing informative, adventurous and most of all funny sometimes and fun thanks for the fun and adventurous vlogs you do, and in the future thanks for being one of those special people that bring your life into ours so we can enjoy when sometimes our days are so much . thanks again sincerely
Jeremy R. Diamond
It is sad how we humans use the water around us as a dump...but another great video! Thanks Beau and keep 'em coming...please!!
In another 200 years searchers will probably be happy to find that dumped stuff.
As always interesting. Great find on the artillery shell!
You have such respect and knowledge about these items. Keep doing what your doing!
Nice video! I like the nature in this one! The pillars look awesome!
Awesome video Beau! I would love to check out that railroad bridge site.
I have bin watching you videos form the beginning and I love and loved all of them, thx for making my day (after homework of course) :)
Looking forward to seeing your recovery video on that big gear. Seriously cool yard display piece.
Wow! I just come across your channel. I detected for 20 years and had to quit due to an injury and now I am disabled. I had the same passion plus enthusiasm you do. I miss it so very much but at least I got to do and see what I did. If you are ever up the Louisville ky way drop me a line and I will put you on my old spots. I have been saving them for my nephew but I don't think the detecting bug is going to bite him. I have had a great time today watching your videos. Brings back great memories. Thanks!
+Beau Ouimette no problem. If by chance you ever watch a digger on here named Buckleboy that is my old digging partner. I first met him and took him to one of my old sites. In 15 minutes he dug a sword belt plate. That's how he got his nickname. Good times.......
+Tom Wilcox in the same boat, my friend. this cat brings back so many memories, doesn't he? this guy's the best, tom.
Tom. Beau is about the best you can find.
I discovered his channel about last December. I watched every one of his videos over the Winter and purchased my AT Pro in April. He is very inspirational and down to earth. Now I'm finding great stuff myself. Sorry to hear of your disabilities, I battle back trouble but I move slow and listen to the signals :)
+Michigan Mister thanks for the reply. I had some great times diggin. I was a photographer in the 90s for the magazine Winston Cup Illustrated now called NASCAR Illustrated. I got to go to the race at Richmond Va twice a year. I would always arrive a few days early to dig what I consider sacred ground. There was a nascar driver named Sterling Marlin who was a big time relic hunter. He would come into town a day early so he could dig. I was lucky enough to hook up with him a couple times to do some hunting. He was a super nice down to earth guy. We used his name to get into places most people dream of. The best was a farmer who owned many acres next to Cold Harbor battlefield. You could not move your coil without digging a bullet. But that's about all we found was lead. I wish I could go back.............
great story! I'm an old school nascar fan since the seventies myself, how it has changed, hey? Sterlin Marliin was always in it! take care, Tom!
Wonderful Video, thank-you!
I think the flat plate of iron under the railroad bridge is a track bed plate that is nailed onto the wooden ties and the rails sit on the bed plates.. Looks like a great spot.. Take Care
Sabot, like rabbit. Thanks for another fun video!
Nice spot. Camping there wouldn't be far fetched but i'd avoid eating the dead fish..lol..or rock turtles. Thanks for another fun splash Beau !!
Very cool area just to hang out at ! I love old railroad locations. Thanks for sharing....Rhino
6:50 that looks to be the plates they use along the rails, not 100% on its purpose, but they are common and still used today
BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!
Amazing location! The charred tie is truly an interesting piece of history... Beauty of an axe head!
+BB_in_ Maine Oh and that gear is insanely cool.
good little hunt some lovely scenery loved the axe
at 13:15 the piece of the train is to either move the wheels or keep them in place only ever saw one of those ones in video games
I love trains and the old spikes can be turned in to different kinds of thing's.
The mason work on the old Bridge was very interesting. I could looked at that hours just amazing.
its cool how you could do hunts for relics you like! and cool railroad finds sir beau!
Wow what a great day to play out in the river. Such rich history. Have a glorious day everyone.
13:39 looked like an old railroad tie plate used to secure the rail to the sleepers.
I'm just getting into metal detecting/ nature walks, living in northern WV we've got a lot of history around here. Your channel is so informative and informational, always get excited when I see that you've uploaded!
Thank you for posting another great video!
Some of the iron plates that you picked up were used to join wooded ties in a trestle. You also picked up a section of iron truss. Trestles also had rings that went between the cross ties and a bolt or rivet that went through to hold the joint together, in case you ever find one of those.
Really enjoyed this video; definitely a spot I'd choose to stay too!
Man I can't stop watching its 3am and I should be asleep but u know they got that new autoplay and I can't stop lol
Sorry for the real late reply, but that flat plate with the ridge in the middle is a track plate. It is put in place next to the track with spikes to hold it to the railroad ties.
Could the big "scissor" thing around 13:25 be one of those cranks on the wheels of old steam trains? No idea but it reminded me of those!
3:14 BEAVERS GETTIN SWOLE
Nice video. I found an old bridge timber recently as well. Mine has large iron nails and some wooden pegs as well. It's about 6' or so long. I actually did retrieve mine. Trying to decide how to display it!
If you are ever in my neck of the woods in Columbia, SC I would love to hit the rivers here with you. 2016 is my second year detecting, and I hoping it will be a great year. Also love your videos, I have learned so much watching your video's. Thank you for sharing your exploits.
That first plate you found is a base plate that would be spiked onto a wooden tie. The rail is then clamped onto the plate and held in place with the elongated "C" spring clip.
Going to take a WAG that the granite blocks off to the side may have had beams across them parallel to the river with wood cross bracing constructed in a triangular configuration up to the bottom of the bridge. This bracing would provide lateral support as well as vertical support for the bridge.. I saw a bridge in Colorado built in that fashion.
Thanks for doing this video. Your exploring seems pretty lonely, but I'm right there at heart!
Treated sewage water = Dead fish!!!! Great video as always Beau!
Thank you. Good presentation. Subscribed.
Holly cow that wheel would make a nice wall hanger ......
Some pretty nasty water.......yuk
You are unique Beau
Sounds and looks a little like Dennis Hopper.
The scenery is amazing. You are so in touch with nature that's why I think a lot of people enjoy your videos! One question is there not any dangerous wildlife to look out for?
+Beau Ouimette I thought so, Im from United Kingdom so I'm lucky to not have really any dangerous animals/creatures to look out for
+TeamKit same !! :D
+TeamKit you are so right and you have an amazing way with words
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That wheel at the start was pretty awesome. Need a 4 wheeler and a wench. would be well worth it.
+Hey Mom Look What I Found!!!! I hope you meant winch and not wench... although a wench could possibly work ;)
+rammice lol, yea that will work to.
+rammice wenches typically complain that it's too hot/cold, you're taking too long, it's too boring, there too many insects, they're hungry, thirsty or need the toilet.
+TheAussieStig30
Any wench that can lug that out of there I want nothing to do with.
+Iowahorse A wench to bring you ale, while you winch it out?
Lol, "Here's somebody's little dump"! I see what you did there.
I love the bricks of one of the bridges.
Nice footage Chigg!
Yo Beau, GREAT VIDEO! some good finds, cheers,G:)
In the early 70's I was stationed in Georgia, with a Engineer Company, that was sent out to destroy a Civil War era bridge support. We used dynamite and failed, so they had to bring in the Combat Engineers to do it properly. The whole time I was thinking, this is so wrong to destroy this monument to history.
Hey Acuachiggher I LOVES YOUR VIDEOS i am nine your vids are so awsome!
I love that you do this
great job some nice finds.
Beau, you always get a good workout on your hunts!I'm thinking that scissor thing was for switching the tracks, maybe ?More videos ! I always love yours. Keep em comin
The piece of metal that you found under the old train bridge is for attaching rail to railroad ties. They still use them today. One time I found a huge sledge hammer used to nail spikes through what you found.
Great video. I love railroad history. I didn't see anything I recognized. Very cool pin and timber. As far as you being out of shape- Man I would hate to have to keep up with you.lol
that big thing you asked about not knowing what it was at 13:15 it looked alot like an old gate that they used to use to block off some spots
I love your videos,allways very interesting.
Maybe you could bring along a truck inner tube for the big finds & tow that big gear, like a trailer for the kayak:)
That big gear at the beginning of the video almost looks like a gear from a rail mounted crane from the 40's and early 50's or even sooner. I used to do maintenance work on those old cranes back in the late 70's until the early 90's.
Great video, some great things brought out...should have brought the KAYAK ;)
GL & HH
The large stone to the left of the brick in the bridge abutment looked different from the rest too. Newer, smoother.
Very cool old rail crossing. If you take that burnt timber would you take any actions to try to preserve it like keeping it in water?
Love your videos.....at least this way I'm still searching....LOL!!
Do you watch for Indian Relics while on those river banks....seem like a lot of arrowheads and other artifacts are being found in streams.....I've been watching folks looking for them, too! At 9:15 where you looked at the rock (turtle), I almost thought it looked like an artifact.
Nice North Carolina Pattern Axe Head!