As a Nevada desert rat, I really enjoyed this well produced video. My Dad was raised in North Powder, and during the summer of 1967, I fought wildland fires in the county. This video placed another area on my list to explore! Best regards, Terry
@terrygraham122615 күн бұрын
Most parts of the Great Basin are fantastic. This video mooved me to visit the Steens once again! Best regards from a Nevada Desert Rat!
@missieyoung364320 күн бұрын
If you really want those old lamps? I’ve got a hot deal for you. My in-laws recently passed Their home contained at least 200 of the lamps. At their memorial services we offered them free to all who wanted to take them. They spent years collecting. In Oregon btw.
@I_am_DiogenesАй бұрын
Wool capital in Oregon ? I would make the case that was in fact Brogan Oregon . At its height there were 5000 people all earning a living from sheep . The old hotel is just a foundation now but in its day .....
@davidpaul644Ай бұрын
Not that it is important, but back in the mid 60’s I was an occasional visitor to Shaniko. At the time the Hotel was occupied by retired sheep herders. In effect it was a retirement home for the old timers of the high desert range. Visitors like myself could eat with the residents in the cafe, around one big table, where the prepared food was served out of bowls on the table, and you competed for your share! There was one old timer who fancied himself to be the sheriff, and he let you know it as he patrolled the board sidewalks in town. Now in my mid 80’s...... those were great days 60 years ago in Central Oregon!
@donl14102 ай бұрын
Very cool. The last time I was there was in the 70's. As I recall, it looked nowhere as nice as this
@ShonkhoUSA2 ай бұрын
Nice 👍
@ShonkhoUSA2 ай бұрын
We just went to Bend and Sunriver Oregon. Beautiful place
@cynthiacondron93972 ай бұрын
Stayed in the hote L in the 880,s😊
@stitchywitch423 ай бұрын
Wad actually hoping this would show some ghost towns, not video of driving thru small towns. The price of gas was .66 for 12.5 gallons... Shaniko, you showed some interesting photos...but Not a ghost town Overall, some interesting photos, but really No ghost towns
@mathiasniemeier43593 ай бұрын
FROM START TO FINNISH IT TAKES ABOUT 8-9 HOURS TO DRIVE, IF GOING 55-60.. TAKE FOOD, EXTRA TIRES, WATER, TENT, ETC.. NOTHING REALLY TO SEE ...D
@billyjack60843 ай бұрын
My Dad and his crew built that road in the middle to early 70's. I spent a lot of time in that country. It is a beautiful area for sure.
@Melillee-lovekitty143 ай бұрын
Maybe because u don’t know what it’s like
@aquiconfeya3 ай бұрын
It's there jobs in that little beautiful town? I want to buy a land for my retirement?
@snowy_trees3 ай бұрын
theres jobs, yes.
@Danboozer3 ай бұрын
Very cool. Thank you
@barnyardbrio75974 ай бұрын
thanks man. I really enjoyed that!
@Jim-the-woodworker-guy4 ай бұрын
Shaniko ain't much, but it is not a ghost town. Some people like being away from the madness of busier places.
@user-ConnorKaroThompson4 ай бұрын
Fossil resident here: glad you had a nice stay! we are a poor community so I'm glad we weren't too bad. the restaurant at 17:34 was originally much prettier and local owned, it was recently bought. locals are not allowed and it's closed in the off season. lot's of beautiful land around us and great weather. we have been shrinking due to our remoteness, hours from any city. very tightknit local community. as far as i know, the courthouse tower isn't used for much, but the upstairs of the Museum often holds local gatherings and wedding receptions. it's a quite and remote village.
@petergraham86814 ай бұрын
Wonderful varied desert landscape with several unforgettable experiences. I was there often between 2000 & 2007 & still hope to make it in 2025. Residing overseas makes visiting difficult but I am really aiming for next summer. At close to 10,000 feet (the highest point is on the south part of Steens a short walk from the parking area below. Swam once in Wildhorse lake below the summit & the trail down to it has hopefully been fixed a bit. A truly unique Oregon locale & not overrun by tourists the last I checked.
@keninthewind62164 ай бұрын
I hate the background music!! Fuckin pianos suck, don't you know that? I live and love in Central Oregon. The pictures are great!
@william_mac4 ай бұрын
I've always wanted to go on this tour, and through the area. You see I was born in Corvallis Oregon. I lived most of my life in central Willamette valley. My parents and grandparents are from Lewiston Idaho, so I always drove interstate 84 and passed the Dufer (and others) sign always wondering what's there. Now I know. Thank you so much for sharing this!
@stevenblackthorne47904 ай бұрын
The price of gas at the abandoned gas station at 8:05 was 66 cents, not 12 cents. The last purchase was for 12 gallons of gas.
@vegasr8iders434 ай бұрын
Yup, probably around late 70s when last in use.
@bradketsdever11385 ай бұрын
Going in July 2024, can’t wait
@stevemakeithappenvideos5 ай бұрын
nice shot
@wandapease-gi8yo5 ай бұрын
Something to think about when contemplating the leadership of the US. Every small town had a school. First build a church, then a schoolhouse!
@edwardabrams49725 ай бұрын
My father spend some time in the area as a kid when he first started working in Glendale oregon and later we lived in Fortunate Branch just south of Wolf Creek. He grew up in the Jump Off Joe are in Merlin and down in the river where Zane Gray wrote some of his novels!
@hondakid91706 ай бұрын
Nice video!
@barbaraaspengen98106 ай бұрын
If there is a post office it's a good place to live 😊❤
@superskunk34466 ай бұрын
subscriber number 420 here
@Rikrik11387 ай бұрын
It’s ironic that you’re in Prineville on the 4th of July. My Mom lives in Prineville, and the 4th of July is her birthday!
@ThePhilipJFry__8 ай бұрын
Shaniko is not a ghost town. It's just a small town. It has a functioning government, school, store, etc. I don't know why you big city folks are so fascinated with small towns. A "ghost town," by definition, is an abandoned town. Shaniko is anything but abandoned. Please stay in Portland and don't come to this side of the state.
@kilcar8 ай бұрын
Thank You Oregon Governors for destroying so many businesses during the illegal covid-19 lockdowns in this area. Only those few who stayed open survived, the irony!
@ToyAddict9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing all of these lovely moments. Great memories!
@missricka680110 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I really enjoyed it! I'm fortunate enough to live smack dab in the middle of this beautiful country and have visited all these places any number of times including spending a couple of nights at the Balch Hotel in Dufur (where I was the only guest!) Love this country and feel blessed to call it home.
@pacwest100010 ай бұрын
I had a chance to stay in the 'motel' in Shaniko. at 12:06. We were on a geology field trip checking out central Oregon. The next morning was Sunday, May 18th 1980. We were out in the field when a kind of sonic boom and shock wave was felt. Yes, Mt. St. Helens erupted! Our instructor predicted this would happen when we were out. It was overcast and we could not see the ash cloud. Later we were back in Salem and could watch TV and saw what happened.
@68xlion10 ай бұрын
You might learn to pronounce the names of the places your going, as a nearly 50 year resident of OR (Eastern, Western & Central) you lose all credibility when you mispronounce the words. Trying to be a tour guide & doing that makes you sound like an amateur. It's W(ah) mic.
@mgman60008 ай бұрын
Ok buster see if you can film and put out a video stop nitpicking he is doing a good job 👍
@user-ConnorKaroThompson4 ай бұрын
He pronounced Shaniko and Dufur right though. Be kind, tourism is the only reason Central Oregon isn't deserted!
@kayeb780911 ай бұрын
Rush hour in Shaniko!
@dustinbrady890011 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I love Shaniko. I am going there this weekend
@chilatelover11 ай бұрын
great song!
@zaredgoerdel831111 ай бұрын
🙋 'Promo sm'
@snakeryanmaster Жыл бұрын
Born and raised there in hooterville. Best camping in the country, big pines, small creeks, but now? I dont know, I moved out after returning for 8 yrs, to many outsiders moving there, and theyre sheating on the ochoco's. Plus its getting super expensive.
@christophersmith3115 Жыл бұрын
Love this ghost town, I grew up not far from this town.
@johnthew5798 Жыл бұрын
In case you read, good video fun to watch
@frannysinclair2613 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Love your videos. Have watched several today and will continue to follow "Things I Like". from Kerrville, Texas.
@derekmorasch196 ай бұрын
Watching from San Antonio
@jeffswope5580 Жыл бұрын
It was fun to win that contest.
@thingsilike2571 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I wish I could have been closer, or had a good zoom. I had had a lot of itty bitty spoons of sauce by that time in the day and was hiding in the shade.
@conniewojahn6445 Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever seen a covered foot bridge, if that's what the beginning shows. Covered buggy/auto bridges, yes. Oregon has a few remaining.
@MjC7192 Жыл бұрын
Hello ..., well I like this video ...but don't like the all the other short videos
@arrangeur55 Жыл бұрын
I would be interested to know: were these recordings all made on a Sunday morning?
@conniewojahn6445 Жыл бұрын
Interesting locations. A ranch house and ranch tour would be great, when you have time. I don't get out much, so I live vicariously through other people. Thanks for the take-a-long.