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[@garyhall2126]

Back in the day, Pops Oasis was home to "Bonnie and Clyde Death Car" that you wanted to see a couple of weeks ago. I used to stop there to have a cold one on my way back from furniture deliveries out around Sandy Valley and Pahrump back in 1974 or so. Worked for American Furniture (long gone) on Charleston Blvd. The owners (Cliff and Rosemary Truesdale) owned a place next door to Wayne Newton's Casa De Shenandoah in Paradise Valley. In the summer they went north to Rapid City to escape the heat and we hung out with their daughter around the pool. Every once in a while, Newton would come up to the wall and invite his neighbors (us) to a party at his place. Most of the headliners in Vegas showed up when they were in town. It was pretty cool for a 25-year-old truck driver to rub elbows with people like Wayne Newton and Robert Goulet! In fact, I ran into Goulet in the bar outside the showroom at old Sands. I mentioned that my ex-mother-in-law was a huge fan, and it was her birthday. It was about 1 am, but he picked up the bar phone and called her. He spent about 5 minutes trying to convince her he really was Robert Goulet, but she hung up on him, so he had the photographer take a picture of the two of us and signed it, "It really was me! Bob Goulet! Unreal!!!

[@susanmumper8334]

Wha wha what!!!

[@mikewhitcomb6558]

I remember paying whatever t was, 25 or 50 cents, to see the car back in the 70's

[@johnclark6571]

Great story Gary. Thanks!

[@polecat7355]

I'm Canadian and love the American southwest. I've stayed at the Gold Strike a couple of times! Some may consider it a dump but I found the rooms to be clean, it had a Denny's on site and it was a perfect place to crash after a lot of driving. Last time I was there was about 5 years ago and after fighting my way out of LA freeway jungle and about 6 hours on the road, I was so glad I didn't have to fight Vegas traffic and the Gold Strike was like an oasis! I hope they don't tear it down! Have some fond memories of Jean and the Gold Strike!

[@edwardcarranza3697]

It's good to know places like this still exists!!!!

[@GoogleSpyZon]

It was a great place to park for sure...

[@mal1465]

As a former truck driver, i use to like to lay over at the Nevada Landing. The truck parking was close to the entrances of the casino. I loved to eat at the counter in the coffee shop and one night i tried their minestrone soup and it brought treats to my eyes, It reminded me of my mom’s. I call back a few day later and asked to speak to the chief and told him about their memorial soup. I asked if there were any particular day of the week they made minestrone soup. I wanted to take some back home to my brother and sister. He said the soup changes daily depending on what they had left over. Only had that fantastic soup once, but I’ll always remember it

[@jamesbrown1674]

Back in the 90s, that whole place, Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bills, Primadonna, Gold Strike and Nevada Landing was the bomb! They offered a ton of free stuff, had an awesome roller coaster, fantastic prime rib and cheap rooms. The good ol days of Jean and Prim.

[@vegastours5507]

In the mid 70's I used to cover the off road races at Pops Oasis. Modified 4 x 4's.

[@skyglamour25]

You're the best Sarah! As people are always saying, you can make anything interesting and I love it! Your videos are one of my favorite ways to unwind.. somehow you remind me to be happy, enjoy life, find beauty in almost anything, and how important family and friends are.. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos that honestly make such a difference in people's lives, more than you probably know😉

[@DG-mo5kr]

As a trucker I always found easy truck parking at the Casino. Wish the Casino would open again! Just a very peaceful place to spend the night, play some Blackjack and leave in the morning.

[@brianmatthews4149]

Yep take my 10 off grab a couple of tall boys.i remember the buffet in there.and just like whiskey pete trucker discount 27.00 for a room.

[@brianmatthews4149]

A lady out on the west side of jean said they probably wont reopen and tear down the casino. Just sad.

[@jackbest6677]

Sure enjoy all your travels and the sights you show. You make our retirement much more enjoyable since with our health we can't travel anymore.

[@bobsargeant9540]

Go to Jarbidge, NV. Your kind of place. "Jarbidge" morphed from the Shoshone word for Evil Spirits because it was believed that giants roamed there and ate braves. Be careful on the alleged "road" if you do. It will be a great story. If you don't go between June and September, you better go by dog sled. If you come from the north, recommended route, Rogerson UT and you see a sign "Pavement Ends" stand on the brakes or there may be a looooong drop to the Jarbidge River. Death Valley and the rest of NV are woosie compared to Jarbidge.

[@luckyguy600]

Love your channel. It is "fun" and your always happy to show us around places we will never be able to go to. Thank You, for what you do.

[@Travelling.Without.Destination]

The Clamper's have a spelling error on their plaque. "Las Vegas Bouvelard" :-)

[@tommylitz4543]

Covering "The Mint 400" was Hunter Thompsons (and Dr Gonzos) assignment in FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS.

[@BlackJacket705]

Bigger than the Oakland Roller Derby

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

You should be a Nevada official tour guide, paid and everything. I love how you can find a story anywhere 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@anh7807]

I agree. She knows how to make even the most boring place sound great.

[@bradbell3744]

Pop’s Oasis was located on the east side of interstate 15. It was a small casino that had a 3/4 size craps table. The casino/hotel Gold Strike used to have a small champagne brunch venue that was very nice. And there used to be a free shuttle between the Nevada Landing and the Gold Strike. Both these casinos had single-deck 21 that paid 3:2 on a blackjack.

[@aicsusa]

They still do drag racing out there on Las Vegas Blvd.! It is on TV on the Discovery Channel, under the Street Outlaws series! Very popular shows all across America! Jean is where the new international airport was supposed to be built and they were putting in a super-fast train from Jean to LV! What ever happened to that?

[@scottevans4015]

My son and I were out there in 2019 just a few weeks before Covid hit for the Mint 400 and went through that old casino and they had a pretty big display of old desert race cars, trucks, and motorcycles in there! It was pretty cool! The Terribles have been part of a few off road videos as well. One of them they had a 750 motorcycle engine powering a blender with a slick form a go-kart on it.

[@kylerdad123]

It was fun revisiting Jean, NV again! Sadden to see the Nevada Landing, and Gold Strike, gone! You did a great job as a guide on this vlog. Looking forward to your next vlog on the wonders of the Southern Nevada/Mojave California area. Stay safe and awesome, young lady! 🤙🧧

[@NacoSonoraMexico]

The Nevada Landing was so cool. We enjoyed staying there.

[@MOTrav]

Great seeing those historic markers and hearing about the past. Keep up the good work!

[@clarkleakins879]

Decades ago, San Jose CA, we had several Terrible Herbst gas stations in the area. Usually lowest priced. Many became now Rotten Robbies.

[@lexusdevotee]

7:54 that’s crazy that the word boulevard was misspelled the same way twice 22:45 I love how the kid starts climbing the rock in the background after you mentioned liability insurance

[@badgerpa9]

It is a Bouvelard.

[@mikewhitcomb6558]

I'll be there in beautiful Jean NV in a couple of weeks for the SNORE 250 off road race. And I remember Pop's Oasis

[@sagehiker]

OMG, my lead co-worker, was the building manager for Nevada Landing, the last one, for 10 years. When it closed, he packed up family and church, and returned to his home in NE Wyoming. The man could do anything building or electrical. The man credited his skills to the pitiful condition of Nevada Landing and having to keep it operating.

[@bearpawz_]

That's too cool Rob. If he's online, you should send him this video. Sounds like he'd get a kick out of it!

[@sagehiker]

@@bearpawz_ I would love to but Dave had a bad bike crash four years ago and no longer with us. Always pushing the edge. He would have loved to seen WH's take on Las Vegas, especially when a wide-eyed country kid arrived deep in working side of Vegas in the 1980's.

[@bearpawz_]

@@sagehiker 😔 xoxo

[@robertlyon8009]

My grandfather was an over the road truck driver. In the 70's and 80's he owned a trailer in Jean. We used to drink at the bar in Pop's Oasis when I visited. His neighbor named Bo talked Randy Weaver into surrendering at Ruby Ridge Idaho. Interesting to see that town again. Thank you.

[@gustavsmith3398]

You make such great videos. I look forward to each post that you do. Great commentary! Thanks for your efforts.

[@Icemanjackwhitey]

There was a Buffalo Bills Casino too

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Pop's Oasis was the first place IN NEVADA the Bonnie and Clyde Death Car was on display. I used to stop there in the late 70's early 80's while exploring the desert between Goodsprings and Sandy Valley.

[@ernestmartin3535]

You are just so entertaining, the ultimate tour guide. Love your videos!

[@jameswright3294]

Been there gotta a friend in Sandy Valley west of there on the Ca. state line

[@skyepilotte11]

Gold Strike has memories for me...sad to see it idle...terrific tour of Jean.. How about Good Springs where Clarke Gable hung out ?

[@perry92964]

so when you start playing fallout new vegas jean is the first place you come too, the sky diving shack theres a prison and highway partol and some railroad buildings scattered about i always thought it was some guy named jean but now i know! because of this little tour of the area your doing i have been replaying the game and its so much more entertaining cause your explaining all the places.

[@tonykeltsflorida]

I had a few beers at Pops Oasis way back in the day (the 80's). The last time I was in Jean was in 2012. The Gold Strike was there. I drove out "The Strip" from Charleston Blvd to Jean . Now I live in Florida.

[@rosaspanjol673]

Wonderhussy👍😘👍!….the best of the west!

[@brianpetersen3429]

What a great tour of Jean, NV!

[@flatworm00]

There used to be a glider port in Jean, NV. Flew out of there often.

[@Britcarjunkie]

I stayed at the Nevada Landing a few times: it was a pretty neat place.

[@cellphonenut]

Yes Pops oasis was the original site where you could view the Bonnie and Clyde car there used to be a motorcycle track just east of Pops oasis that I actually used to race at back in the day

[@wendalwarren6131]

Hahaha, your music in the Chevron Station is hilarious! U Fun E.

[@peterb1277]

Fun video. Didn’t know Jean had so much going on. Thanks for letting us know.

[@michaelschuler2483]

Ah. Leave it to Wonder Hussey, to find the Best out of the way places, and give the best of narrations of them ❤️

[@TheGnewb]

Such a swell outing, thanks you! Never knew Jean existed, so neat.

[@Cz007_]

The smallest "town" I've visited was Amboy CA--population 1, sometimes 3. The 2nd smallest is Rachel NV for me w a population of 55. Thurmond WV has a population of 5.

[@davidgraham5578]

I remember passing through there in the mid 1990s when I drove tour Busses.

[@justinhunt2145]

Nevada Landing had great cheap Prime Rib and Lobster Bisque and it was a stop every time through from Grand Junction, CO and San Diego, CA. I miss it so much. There are some videos of its demise on KZbin. Check it out. 1995-99 era

[@lawb1614]

I remember their snack bar, used to stop there on the way back to LA in the 90s. I'd also get gas at the Shell station behind it. Now that's gone also, with the Chevron mega-station across the street. I'll check out that video!

[@gordbaker896]

Loved that 1960 Ford Sunliner on display. I once owned a Starliner, same year. 2 door Hardtop. Great Drive-In machine. I am amazed that there is no visible graffiti on those stacks of fancy rocks.

[@johnlenart597]

It's been a couple years since I stumbled upon your videos and I didn't get you. A style all your own that has me addicted now. You have captured many hearts. 👍👍👍🙋‍♂️

[@JeremyWomack]

Ahhh, that dry lake bed brings back memories. Such a fun spot to shoot some awesome images. :-)

[@GrantGrove]

Gold Strike and the Landing catered to charter busses out of LA. Pops Oasis was a family owned Smokey casino back in the day. I flew my glider out of Jean Airport in the 80's and 90's. There use to be a post office and a few residents. Now I think there is just the prison and plastic bucket factory. Flew hang gliders off the ridge north of the dry lake and hot air balloons over the dry lake. Times have changed...

[@casinovlog]

Love how BOULEVARD is typoed' twice in a row, consequently!

[@Steve-so4zi]

Ha - the sign said Las Vegas "Bouvelard" (at 9:05). They needed a proof-reader... Love your videos

[@csmith2535]

All that weird stuff is what I love about those parts of the country. I think it attracts those "free" spirited people who think outside the box. Another cool video.

[@tombrown1281]

as someone that has lived in vegas since 1975, done a lot over 4 wheeling, lots of exploring, lots of hunting, shooting and just exploring places, You show a whole nother side, of gettin out there. Thank You

[@septembersurprise5178]

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts." Mark Twain. Thanks SJ/WH, your videos help me fight my prejudice, bigotry, and norrow-mindedness. Vicarious traveler.

[@supportiranianfreedom4982]

I've always said 'Travel is the Best Educator' ....so yeah I agree...totally!!!

[@mojavedesert519]

I hauled produce to Nellis AFB in the early '80's and would stay at Pop's Oasis. If you had a DOT card the rooms were $5 a night. You had to bring your own much needed bug spray though.

[@annegallagher4005]

That's funny on the Arrowhead Highway historical marker they made twice a spelling mistake... they spelled "Bouvelard" instead of Boulevard LOL that was interesting as always, thank you WH

[@wheels711]

Yet another in a long line of fine history lessons by the wonder. Thanks wonder. Best teacher I have ever known.

[@rhondalyn100]

One of your finest, Sarah Jane. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@raygordon9852]

Thx for this vid. I live in Sandy Valley and worked in both Jean recent casinos. I love your channel. my wife and I used to explore many of the same places u do. I love it when u sing.

[@itaylorm]

Fascinating area in the middle of NV. Thanks for sharing

[@jonathanhansen3709]

I’m going to stop in Jean my next trip to Vegas, just to check out the Chevron station.

[@komotorider3329]

Another great video. I met a group of Clampers in West Cliff Colorado. Recorded an interesting interview with them. They were members of the Alferd Packer chapter.: the eastern most chapter of ECV.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

It's one of those Nevada things. Move the traffic pattern and they will come. Or leave. Love how you go back and review the past business's I do remember pops guess that's dating me! Keep up the travels Sarah!👍

[@millwrightrick1]

Somehow the minimalist beauty of the desert is even better with a minimally clothed Wonderhussy in it.

[@itzjustme.n.charlie2027]

I worked at the Letica plastic factory, 3td shift, spent many mornings at Pops after work, if you bought the plastic mug you got 25 cent beer refills, at least I think I remember it that way lol

[@rlind77367]

The Showboat, then The Castaways, casino in Vegas were designed as paddlewheel boats too. There's also one in Laughlin, now closed.

[@ec1628]

Holiday Casino where Harrah’s is today was a paddle wheel casino.

[@misskitty999]

I went to the Mint 400 in 1980! It was so much fun. (My family used to go to lots of off road races back then including the Baja 1000)

[@lindabriggs5118]

Wow! So much has changed since I regularly drove I-15 to San Diego and back to Salt Lake City two or three times a year. I remember Pops Casino as we drove by Jean. Back then in the 70's, 80's and early 90's there wasn't much between Primm and Las Vegas. I can remember getting gas in Las Vegas and it was never near the freeway or the strip. And it was, you guessed it Terrible Herbst! Much, much cheaper than anywhere previously mentioned. There are a number of Terrible Herbie's out in the Mojave, like Palmdale, CA, and a few others. This video made me chuckle, since it brought back many memories for me. Thanks WH!

[@bobnoon253]

2 Terrible Herbst in Parker Az

[@aicsusa]

The desert races start in Primm. They are the Mint 400 and the Primm 300! My friends for over 60 years, Wilson Motorsports, have raced them for decades!

[@majordude]

There used to be two casinos in Jean. The one going towards LV (Terrible's now) used to advertise a $6.99 (or less?) rib eye steak meal! And yes, I have taken "Las Vegas Blvd" from LV to Jean many times! I love it! I have the entire road to myself!

[@ericmuller3323]

Run Wonder Hussy Run . No Trespassing !!!!!!

[@savage22bolt32]

The rocks art installation reminds me if Storm King Art Center in the Hudson Valley of New York state. Outrageous & wildly interesting.

[@chrisleggett685]

Nevada landing is/was the only casino I ever won at. Maybe that's why it went out of business? I drove a truck and passed by there several times a week. Walk in with $5 and leave with $100 fifteen minutes later.

[@jonathanbanks8749]

Visited the Jean airport Nov 2005 and saw there were sailplanes parked across the runway, used for slope soaring on the hills behind. Sad to say, no rides were given that day.

[@donhutchinson4403]

...thanks for allowing us to tag along...

[@peter.d.song95]

I love your videos!!! Thanks for taking me to all these places :)

[@goldiecaulfield3266]

Great video! Love the colorful rocks! Surprises the desert "eye relief" with "Flintstone vibes"

[@kevinkinney5445]

Flintstones village was at Vasquez Rocks, Aqua Dulce, Ca.

[@talldude5841]

This woman should have her TV show. Damn, I heard Nevada was empty, but that is ridiculous.

[@greenmanalishi6086]

A Wonderhussy Reality TV adventure show ! 😎 so much better than airhead bunny Kendra...

[@talldude5841]

You got that right. This woman has talent, and says it the way it is.

[@feellucky2970]

Thanks for the documentary Sarah👍🏻 That was very informative. Who would know little Gene Nevada had so much going on. Not sure if you have or not but a documentary on those solar towers that are blazing bright would be an interesting documentary as well. 👍🏻😉

[@VegasVisual]

The Las Vegas airport authority recently announced that they are again talking about developing the Jean airport into a second major airport for Las Vegas.

[@railfan439]

I used to travel to Las Vegas on business. I would always stop in Primm, across from Whiskey Pete's (place now torn down) for dinner, before going into town. I stayed off the strip at a place called the Continental. That property was bought by Terrible Herbst, and became Terribles. Last time I looked, it's now called the Silver 7's. My how things quickly change in Las Vegas. Thanks for the videos. All of them. Jon

[@ec1628]

Kactus Kate’s?

[@kevinfestner6126]

I liked the old Gold Strike. It had ballroom dancing nights and 4.99 prime rib with included green salad. The jacuzzi tub was great. I was also in the old NV landing, too. Hated to see that place go. What was nice staying there is that each room was a suite. Between Sun and Thurs, you could get rooms for around 19 bucks. A cheap staycation with a pool.

[@wdm1000]

Fascinating video, Sarah Jane! Who knew there were so many interesting places outside Vegas!

[@johnmcfall9250]

I'm sure that I am Not the first one to get a Kick out of you going into a Chevron Station, wearing a Mobil Cap. I found that funny. But that's my sense of humor. I love traveling with you, even if I am permanently stuck here in St. Louis, Mo.

[@BobPruett]

Wow girl, you are really getting around lately!

[@Corgis175]

The largest Chevron station was a real kick.

[@kerriskaraoke]

The last few videos have been over the top in exceptionalism!

[@tommyphillips6584]

What a doll…. Wished ya coulda found where cousin Eddie’s place was from Vegas Vacation. Love the content.

[@kenwashburn2276]

I lived & worked in Vegas during the late '70's and early '80's. Used to come down to Nevada Landing once in a while just to get away from the busy city. Nevada Landing was always clean and never overcrowded. It seemed less busy each time I came to visit. I still have a few tokens from here.

[@noreenswartz4163]

You are a great teller of stories love them

[@S.E.C-R]

Yep, it’s caput for good. I just watched an abandoned video about this place, it’s all broken up and busted now and still full of furnishings. Of course I had to see if you made a video here and sure enough, here I am. You should do an update now.

[@robin5380]

Wow! Great tons of information saw a lot . enjoyed it. Thank you

[@jonthebru]

I don't know how I missed that driving the length video, it was great. Your tagged commentary was really funny!

[@GarrettHypes]

Pops Oasis was on the old LA highway right where the Good springs road runs into it.

[@ellevanroamer487]

I never stop there but now I have to that Chevron looks amazing

[@jimpad5608]

When I used to go to CES, I stayed at the goldstrike hotel and drove into the MGM to park and took the monorail to the convention center. This saved me a bundle of money.

[@bingojones4820]

🟥Swap Cooler & Jenny, muskrat love🟥

[@BlackJacket705]

The Herbst family, the owners of Terribles are huge into offroad racing. They actually have their own shop shop, Herbst-Smith Fab

[@ccee7018]

Notice that the Clark County Fire Department Station 87 has an address of "20400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Jean" at 2:34

[@chuckyg6327]

As a long time Vegas dweller who's definitely traveled back and forth to Southern California. Lots of exploring and off-roading in that area. That road side randomness has always been a hoot, and history fades away.

[@jackharrison1017]

This was very interesting I love it when you find these places to go to close down casinos and all the very interesting stories behind it all keep them coming enjoy every one of them Thank you from Jack the old retired guy👍👨🏻‍🦳👍

[@Bob_s-g2w]

Thanks for the video 👍😀 how many times we have passed these locations wow never stopping