107 YEAR OLD ABANDONED RANGER STATION | WILSON LICK RANGER STATION | WAYAH BALD

VISITING THE OLD WILSON LICK RANGER STATION IN NANTAHALA NORTH CAROLINA

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

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[@foxywolf1777]

Wayah is Cherokee for WOLF🐺 I am Wolf Clan Cherokee, and my family fled and settled in the Thomaston, GA area, instead of marching the Trail of Tears. I used to spend a lot of time on the Cherokee Res, up around where you were, during the summers. You have been for sure showing some of my family history🐾🦊🐺

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Stopping once an hour to put cold water in the radiator reminds me of people who have to stop at charging stations for their battery cars.

[@debsha4]

Beautiful ❤️

[@robertburns3014]

Exactly.

[@oldbroad7672]

🤣

[@jen8491]

🤣🤣

[@reneek7721]

I thought you were going to say battery operated boyfriend.

[@firemanfireman7228]

It's nice 👍 too see old buildings Fireman 🔥🔥🔥

[@lynnmacleod1879]

What a beautiful building....I can just imagine cool summer breezes blowing over the mountain tops, or a thunderstorm rolling over the hills. Thank-you Robert for sharing.

[@wondergranny2299]

Neato! Beautiful country. Wanna hug your dog.

[@lindatanner8726]

I absolutely love this old history. I wish someone could be living by there to car for it. Thank you!

[@yarnhappykim9294]

Thank you for sharing the history and very beautiful views of the land, please be safe out there and God bless everyone in your family and friends

[@Carolbearce]

Beautiful old ranger station. Wow, the views of the mountains!

[@shellydehart8217]

I could feel the peacefulness through the video. A little disappointing that the cabin was all closed up but to see a cabin still standing for so many many years is awesome. Try to imagine what life was back then is a lot to think about. That was a long walk to the out house especially on cold snowing nights. But they thought no different as it was what is was. How spoiled we are today. Thanks Robert for a great video. ♥️😊👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@margaretgarls153]

That what I was thinking seeing the trek to the outhouse!

[@gailatkinson1955]

My mama & her sisters would wake up with snow on the bed blankets. Not an easy childhood. Love this old place. Wish we could have gone inside. That was a long walk to the outhouse in bad weather! Nice views!

[@sharmaineburnside9154]

I enjoyed this video! I live rural in the mountains of southern West Virginia, and the scenery reminds me of my front yard view. I was a little disappointed it was locked up too, but it was still an awesome video. Thank you for taking us along with you on yet another great adventure! Wishing you and your best friend the happiest and safest 2023. God bless you and keep you.

[@marypettitt9150]

I'm glad the fire clearing is being kept up. This wooden structure and the outbuildings would catch fire quickly. I can see why the Great Smokey Mountains is visited annually by so many people. Thanks for sharing this bit of history and what the underside of that cabin looks like. Wouldn't be a Sidestep Adventure without that!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Also, think of the hardy folks who tolerated (or maybe not) the isolation. ---Up on that hill, at first I thought I heard thunder, then realized it was the wind.

[@celleduffel1533]

Near the end, BEAUTIFUL scenery!!! To bad it was locked up but I understand. Enjoyed and thank you and Hiiiii Blue!

[@Diwondermum]

What a shame you couldn’t go inside….. But then again what would it be like…..the smell, any type of rot, critters!! Thankyou for showing us this piece of history.

[@barbararoberto1258]

Been to North Carolina twice beautiful place, the history of Wilson licker is awesome love your channel always educational

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

You should visit a place called Cades Cove, in Tennessee. They have log cabins and an old mill. It's a beautiful place to visit. We call it God's country.

[@Mari-B]

Robert thanks for sharing this awesome bit of history with us. ❤️

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Love the history of this place and happy to see they are trying to preserve it.

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

What a beautiful peaceful place... thanks Robert.

[@gloriabailey6170]

Very enjoyable video one of my oldest friends as a young man did this job as ranger in California his cabin uses was not near this old but as primitive thank you

[@peggyharris3301]

I feel most of us are soft compared to earlier generations...and generations not that long ago...

[@craigmignone2863]

Such a shame they removed the porch buildings are incremental the porch bespoke front porch America......

[@richiebrown170]

Thanks for the video Robert, I always enjoy the places of history you visit. Oh yea, and the cemeteries to. Keepem coming buddy

[@terryanderson5947]

Thank you Rob for another great video.

[@japlangston3472]

Love this video. I've been to this site many times on my way up Wayah Bald. Thanks for showing the photos and history. It is a beautiful, peaceful place.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time come on. To bring out the past history

[@mygrammieis]

Thank ya sooo much for taking us on this adventure.. much interesting 🧐👏❤️

[@En_Marche]

Thank you, Robert. I really enjoyed this tour. So moody!

[@donnaoglesby1278]

Robert , I could just imagine Paul and I walking around and taking photographs and looking out over the mountains, embracing the serine scenery. it is beautiful there. I can also imagine that it was back in the day as well, except on cold winter days when you have to go for a long walk just to go to the bathroom, which I imagine was not all that pleasant. But the history of the place was very interesting, and the drive there must of been nice as well. A shame that was the place was all closed up and you were not allowed to go in. Thank you for all your work and in sharing. appreciated.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Loved that thanks Robert. What a gorgeous home, pity it was locked. Happy New Year. Please take care

[@jen8491]

Great video Robert 👍. Its beautiful there. You have a great reading voice. I remember when you used to do story time on your other channel. I could listen to you read all day. Take care.

[@rajdandrade2009]

Keep doing what you do looking forward for more videos to com you're great keep it up

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Robert, Central California watching

[@peachstateexplorer8004]

Awesome video cool history!!!!! It is amazing to think back in the old days how they lived and all, TV shows and movies does not give it justice for how it really was👍👍👍 Happy New year see ya on the next adventure!!!!!

[@skyhigh6]

Can you imagine going to the privy at 2am with snow on the ground to do your business? Yes, been there done that don't want to experience that again. Tennessee 1950s

[@fastsetinthewest]

I lived in Michigan and didn't have indoor plumbing or electricity until 1953.

[@skyhigh6]

My wife family didn't have indoor plumbing until the mid 60s. She lived so far back in the wood they had to pump sunshine in. How I found her is a miracle.

[@lessismore6062]

I'm going to guess a chamber pot was used frequently at night.

[@lauradarnall227]

What a beautiful view

[@MillerMeteor74]

Very cool. Our Forest Fire Service, here in NJ, maintains and uses 21 fire towers, scattered around the state. I have climbed two of them and have been inside the cab of one of those. The best wood for the wooden roof shingles is Atlantic White Cedar, which is very common in this part of NJ. I believe the cedar roof shingles on Independence Hall in Philadelphia came from right here in South Jersey. Anyway, I've been enjoying the adventures in North Carolina.

[@yt650]

It’s a good thing it’s not in California or two things would’ve happened. It would’ve been completely defaced with graffiti and more than likely burned down. This is not just something that would happen in California, there are plenty of places in the United States, where the idiots roam.

[@carrieann1640]

True, and sad.

[@lindagreen1105]

Yes a very beautiful place Robert. Thank you.

[@SandraSmith-fb5tw]

I would have loved to live there. So peaceful and beautiful. Good to see you and Baloo. Happy New Year to a fella🧡❤️

[@sherrilee230]

Oh I like that. Is this part of the Trail and it looks like they had a fire there at one time. Thank you Robert for sharing

[@tacocin]

Fascinating! Love it!

[@bruinsfan8278]

Awesome Video Robert, Hi Blue!

[@Bonnie-hb6je]

We have spent a week camping and horseback riding in the Nantahala Forrest. Beautiful. Quite an Indiana Jones adventure.🥰

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Aw man .. I did enjoy that. The view at the end ... My oh my!! Actually those mtns look like some that Aaron filmed when he did his walk. Not saying he was there but looks like a mtn that he filmed maybe close by on his walk🤔 Thnx for the tour here. Did you & Aaron do any vids when u went up there? Just wondering if those were coming soon??? Happy New Year Robbie & all ur cohorts & loved ones. B safe

[@dianemitchell5142]

Fascinating. Thankyou for sharing.

[@madcappap8711]

Enjoyed your video Robert. Interesting. Thanks.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Very cool👍🤓👍, thanks for sharing. Lovely peacefully place. Hard times back then, but people knew how to appreciate things they had .rich with love❤️

[@user-randi1987]

Thank you, Robert

[@kellybohart7169]

Such a beautiful old building. 😍

[@nancymcgee4776]

Wow! Neat place. How in world has it escaped vandalism?! (well, guess it didn't)

[@visitingdeadadventures]

That's a beautiful old cabin there's a lot of cabins across the Mountains in Tennessee as well

[@HistoryRevisiteduk]

Interesting place, thanks for sharing with us 👌🏻

[@andrewowens9382]

Hi Robert 👋 👋 the rangers station it's marvellous that it still standing perhaps it might be open to the public certain time of year perhaps? Vrty intresting story happy new year every one Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧

[@rikspector]

Robert, Those views you filmed are really wonderful. I really get the feeling of the quiet and isolation around you. At least the graffiti isn't modern or spray paint. Those shingle repairs are professional, but I'm afraid if the cabin was open it would be scarred by idiots! The place seems remote enough to attract losers. Cheers, Rik

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Would thoose be cedar shakes covering the outside? Thanks for the adventure. Blessed New Year!

[@larrysmith6499]

Awesome video

[@larrybailey1896]

Very cool movie ...Thanks.

[@carolb29]

wow what a view! oh yea would love to have seen the inside of the cabin.

[@joeyfickling3847]

Been up to the waya bald a few times. The view is breathtaking. That rangers Station house is just about as quiet, quiant, and removed as you'd ever want. It's sooo quiet up there. A fellow could really decompress in front of a fireplace and only hear the secret sound of a mountain top at night... is the outhouse still kinda hanging on for dear life off to the side?

[@melcampbell8627]

Such a lovely place. It looks so peaceful and quiet.

[@stanleyhatfield4902]

what 's next? the rockies? the andes ? great video, as always.

[@cowgirlvillarreal]

Hope you had an amazing and bless Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎅 🎄

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Shame on people that need to leave their mark on property that doesn't belong to them. I also wish we could've seen inside but it still was very cool to see. Robert you always take me to the most interesting places. These are places I will never be able to visit in person. I'm grateful I get to see them through you. Excellent video as always

[@johnhenry7010]

Great video ......

[@normasavitsky184]

Wayah Bald looks like the highest point in the area, is it? Love these old historic blogs.

[@susanmcconnell-sink5443]

Beautiful countryside. Must have been wonderful to live there.

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Great piece of history still standing. It does look like there is still some care to the cabin with new cedar shake siding in places. Maybe these buildings should be restored and opened for tours. The area does look peaceful.

[@conniepritchardreinhardt9978]

Beautiful

[@johngallagher2313]

Most interesting

[@sergiotorres4559]

Good tap videos

[@ericd2791]

there one ranger station like that in alaska. but that is so cool.

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

gorgeous country

[@joycehardin1584]

Really love it. Just wondering if someone will get rid of the Ivy. I understand that it will destroy the chimney.

[@dakshaswal4-croll.no.21avn7]

Well it's sad couldn't have a peek inside.Surely would have been great. AWESOME views still!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

NICE TO SEE IT STILL STANDING

[@ricj7517]

I would live there in a heartbeat

[@maddie_29]

First 🤭

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Hey, happy 2023

[@maddie_29]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory another awesome adventure thanks for letting me tag along Happy 2023 to you as well

[@vipergtsmre]

Cool vid, too bad you weren't able to take a look inside.

[@forecon11]

That is a beautiful place, especially on the Nantahala River. BUT, those are all dry counties, so I could never live there.

[@forecon11]

I stand corrected. It appears they have voted for a change since I've been there.

[@november151956]

Notice to Appalachian Trail hikers: the ranger station is a short walk down a side trail and worth a visit! Great spot for a lunch break.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Y’all are in my backyard! Lol Right down the road. I know someone who’s grandfather lives and worked there. I’ll have to ask them about more info when I see them.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Waldroop!- thats the one. Yeah I’ll have to see what I can find out from him and let him know they put that board up and his grandfather is on there

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Ive often wondered about that English ivy. It’s all over here! I tell ya what’s bad here is the kudzu! It’s taking over mountains sides!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Did you go up in the tower area yeah bald? You can see where it burned several years back, all the scrubby trees. Tey had to rebuild that tower.

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺🥰

[@lauradeleon4864]

I would love to live there

[@fastsetinthewest]

Interesting. Eaglegards...

[@annafye129]

Who owns this property now?I am so greatful for the men and their families that lived at not only this ranger station but all ranger stations. They were working toward our future Seems like we have lost our visions.Perhaps that's why there is so much depression.What will we leave that the next generation will be. able to see and remember our time here?

[@rikspector]

Someone asked my once, if I miss travelling around. I told Him, no, the world is my front yard. Rik

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jacksonholenc]

Nant-ta-hale-a...

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

Happy 😅

[@normasavitsky184]

Was Wilson Lick the name of the area or named after a person?

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

Why dont you ask and see if they would let you stay on a winter's night xx

[@jimmybrock6593]

❤🙂👋🇨🇭🇺🇲🏴‍☠️👍maybe 1947 was carpenter that constructed outhouse.

[@windycityred9040]

I see an angel on the front door.

[@alvankarpas6245]

Not sure I would call carving your name and date as graffiti. :⁠-⁠)

[@joseleswopes1400]

Too bad they didn't put pictures on the board of the inside 😎

[@scottbatzler412]

Metal detect around the area

[@randycabe9843]

Oh God, it's Nan-Ta-Hey-La, not Na-Ta Hall-Ya.