Camping In Island Ghost Town

[@WesWherever]

Thank you everyone for watching & commenting!! Quick correction - the boards @ 13:33 are tongue & groove, not shiplap! Thank you to @festerofest4374 for pointing it out :)

[@jonjt7411]

What happens if you get bit by that spider? You are in the middle of nowhere by yourself?

[@tunge81]

Yo brother, you were in the Cape Cod Times newspaper for sleeping in the rotary at the base of the Bourne Bride. I saw the article on FB and the comment section was great. So many couldn’t believe you didn’t get arrested. Great episode. Keep up the good work

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

I love the combination of urban exploration and the camping/ stealth camping! Also love all the little tidbits of information you provide us in these videos.

[@fnorazril]

Your adventures are amazing to join you on. The calm demeanor, the insight into the area, pointing out critters and their names. All of it ties together into a wonderful medley.

[@WesWherever]

That means a lot... glad you have been enjoying them, F'nor!! Appreciate your continued support :)

[@DillyDallyRally]

One thing I really appreciate about you Wes is your cadence. You were so calm making that bagel in the morning and it made me realize every time I go on adventures similar to this I always feel rushed to do as much in the day as possible. Next time I will take notes from you and be intentionally more relaxed. Keep it up always enjoy your videos

[@ericdover4024]

Recognized those hangars at 1:30 almost immediately. My old stomping grounds from 1987-1991, the former Naval Air Station Moffett Field.

[@zhaneranger]

With all the amazing placing you’re going to, this channel is going to blow up. We’re here for it!

[@lauraa2778]

This.

[@WesWherever]

I appreciate your support :)

[@joshwhiteright]

Hi Wes , first I want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers and hope that your family emergency resolves with all good. As for your video, like I said before you always have amazing videos that are just beautiful. Me and my wife really appreciate all the hard work you do in the making of a KZbin channel that is exciting for the whole family. We luv ya Wes😊

[@optical_ideas]

Great as always. I also really like: - background information about the places you visit - tiny camping recipe - the music at the end

[@GariFFUSA]

One of the best episodes! So long and so chill! Thank you for visiting your grandparents!

[@WesWherever]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ryanrobinson5638]

Man, bummer it was cut short I was looking forward to you experience the Yoop (wifes family is from the Upper peninsula) and Minnesota (so many places to camp in the land of 10,000 lakes). Hopefully youll find time and the capacity to do it, once things settle! Good luck, my man

[@DEAD-DROP]

Glad you're back, love this channel! ❤

[@WesWherever]

Glad you have been enjoying :)

[@j.a.martinez2570]

Who needs National Geographic when we have Wes Wherever channel!

[@WesWherever]

Hahaha that means a lot, glad you're enjoying :)

[@suzannelegeza1292]

Wes! ❤ It is so good to hear from you! I am sorry you had to cut your trip short due to an emergency. I pray all will be well again 🙏 What a cool ghost town! I love exploring places like that. I love how you share your research on local plants, animals and history. I have learned so much from you! Your photography editing is amazing too. I love how you looked up the train schedule and included the trains going by! 😀 I am grateful you had a safe return home, and fun adventure. Congratulations on 32.3K subscribers! 😄 If you can ever travel to southern CA, check out Bodie, CA. It's one of the coolest ghost towns in the U.S.! I went there with my Mom and Dad about 10 yrs ago 😊

[@WesWherever]

Hi Suzanne!! All is good, glad I was able to make it back safely and handle things 🙏 This was definitely a really fun place to explore and learn about... glad you appreciated it as much as I did! Bodie looks really neat, would be cool to explore some day 🤩 Appreciate your support and patience 💙

[@Justin-dp4sn]

Love your videos reminds me of camping with Steve. Keep it up

[@Rohit_Hbm]

Your video quality is insane. Keep up the great work! 👍🏼

[@War20-4]

Nice one Wes good to hear the history of that place tied in with your night camp.keep it up can’t wait for you to upload your cross country drive, eventually if you get the chance would love to see you travel in every state in the USA and some info on what they are famous for watching from Australia.

[@Khilji313]

Finally an half hour long video from WES ❤

[@bongoandmusta]

Hey Wes Great vid 👍There is a cool spot and abandoned bunker on big rock ridge Novato. The coordinates are 38.05538° N, 122.59902° W from Apple Maps. I always bike and hike past, it’s a cool building and also has cool views. Would make for a great video!

[@Emjackson89]

Skinwalker ranch nearby...

[@salsanacho]

What a neat little abandoned town in the middle of the bay area.

[@kell_checks_in]

Your videos just keep getting better and better! Congratulations! (As the wise folk say, "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.")

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Kell, so glad you have been enjoying :) I like that saying, I will have to start using it hehe

[@andrazegart]

Oof I’m sorry to hear about the road trip being cancelled. That was one heck of a drive. I hope you got the emergency situation sorted out 🙏

[@WesWherever]

It's all good bro, thanks for your concern!! Keep up the good work yourself 🧗‍♂️💪💪

[@andrazegart]

@@WesWherever I’m glad to hear that😊 Thank you brother 🙏

[@bertfairbrother7745]

Love the 'backpack cam' footage brother👍.. stay safe out there.

[@WesWherever]

Glad you appreciate it man, I will stay safe!! 👍

[@cdiddy609]

What a cool little ghost town!! Sorry for whatever had to cut your trip short, but stuff happens. Your adventures are awesome, I like the history you told behind drawbridge and cleaning up the cabin before you left. Definitely stop in Texas, on your future trip to Florida. Safe travels and looking forward to the next video Also, do you go check the spots before you venture? Or is it more internet research type thing?

[@richardspeidel]

Leave no trace! Good on you for cleaning up both your trash AND others! Being a stickler for leave no trace principles, I would have kicked the shiplap platform back into randomness too. If ever in Florida, let me know! I have some cool ideas for places you might want to camp.

[@davenegley1546]

😅 watching another video of yours. I saw another one where you camped in the train bridge above the Delaware River. I can't in the same train bridge 35 years ago. Or more

[@neilgandhi5565]

Great vlog dude and looking forward to your future adventures and a massive Hi from across the Atlantic Ocean in the U.K. 😊😊😊

[@WesWherever]

Appreciate that Neil, cheers from across the pond! 🇺🇸🍻🇬🇧

[@gravityjunkie47]

Welcome back, Wes! It's a bummer that you missed Minnesota, as I happen to be out here for a while. Maybe I will see you back in the Bay in the Fall.

[@Miadaskate]

Yes! A new video! Can’t wait to watch this. Love your videos, man!

[@Virginianative1968]

Great adventure, Wes! That definitely looked like so much peaceful fun. And I think the shrimp stew turned out awesome even if it wasn't what you were aiming for!

[@janevalentine6391]

I'm 72 yrs old and I love peanut butter...probably eat it around 250-280 days a year, peanut butter toast is my go to breakfast all winter. Really enjoyed this video 😊.

[@MathiasGreenwalde]

I love to do peanut butter toast for dessert. Either that or buttered toast then put some cinnamon and sugar on.

[@jukingeo]

Nice adventure sleeping in a ghost town! Keeping in the "Ghost Town" theme, if you get to North Carolina, in the Smokey Mountains is an abandoned theme park called "Ghost Town In The Sky", I would HIGHLY recommend that as a camping stop. While the Ghost Town is fictitious it is very authentic and pretty much intact. There is also a roller coaster that is built on the side of the mountain. In fact you have to climb the mountain to get to the park. Pretty interesting place and it has been covered before here on YT, but I figured you might find it interesting and if you get to exploring North Carolina, it might be a nice stop for a night.

[@lvwrx]

Just binged all your vids!! Can't wait for the next one!!

[@DIBzWaY]

Another great video. Hoping all is well on your end. Gotta come to Key West, FL!! Tons of islands to explore!

[@thegreenpickel]

A hammock tent would have been perfect for this mission.

[@Arkus-Duntov]

Reminds me of the film Spirited Away, the scenes with the trains. An amazing oasis of calm in the middle of such a busy metro area.

[@h2u910]

This was a real Treat, Wes. Thank you I enjoyed it. The suspense was crazy when you were crossing the bridge.

[@WesWherever]

Glad you enjoyed this one, Drew! The bridge was the part I was most nervous for... was ready to jump off into the marsh if a train started coming through 😅 Thanks for your continued support 🙏

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. So interesting to hear about the history of this once thriving town. Thank you taking us with you. Looking forward to your next journey! Take care. 💕

[@quran_wrh]

there really is a unique energy out there. i saw a clip of the final resident saying he just liked the way the place felt. even today it doesnt feel or sound like its in the heart of the silicon valley. much respect from one bay area Wes to another ✌️

[@WesWherever]

Yeah it definitely had its own feel for sure... such a peaceful oasis out there! Ayyy another Bay Area Wes... you got my respect bro!! 👊

[@jamesosullivan3460]

Check out Pt. Rayes and while heading north, Port Orchard, WA.

[@stealthkitchen4375]

Was out there 15 yrs ago I’m surprised how much is still standing❤ great vid man

[@melsfabfinds]

Hope all is well with you and the family! I love a ghost town for sure!

[@guillermodelnoche]

If you have never tried Keifer I strongly suggest it. Any stomach issues subside instantly and if you drink it regularly you will almost never have issues again. Cool video! I realized I have watched a few of your videos now so it’s only right to hit the subscribe and like button.

[@stiliqnastancheva8016]

It was a pleasure to be on this adventure with you! Your chanel and NoraSvet are my favorite adventure buddies!

[@ZmanCanTV]

Hope everything’s OK, Wes. OC, CA has some neat places worth checking out!

[@hayleystill1004]

Wow, you just camped in one of my favorite places ever. Glad to have you back. What about camping in the Air Force bunkers in Novato? One of them is open (and surprisingly clean). Might make for a cool video.

[@petermccarthy3046]

This was a great one! Also enjoyed your stealth one on the base in Alameda! Was excited that you enjoyed a step 2 with mom over at Faction!

[@Ihavewoodenfeet]

Glad to hear that you haven't given up on Maine. There are so many cool islands to explore.

[@cathpeterson1944]

Interesting old ghost town, imagining why they would start a town on a marsh, so neat to see remnants of the past left behind, what stories it could tell. Cool place to stealth camp, luv this. 👍🏻

[@WesWherever]

I know, what a place to try and build on!! Really enjoyed my time in this town, glad you enjoyed it too, Cath :)

[@cathpeterson1944]

@@WesWherever I found some web pages telling the history of Drawbridge so amazing

[@birdsbodger]

That Orbweaver Spider had some psychedelic looking markings! Great video and thanks for documenting all the nature on your trips!

[@LuminousNews]

Another great video, thanks for posting! I enjoy that you tell the history of the area that you visit, and have a meal that is inspired by the area. I look forward to your further adventures. Cheers.

[@WesWherever]

Glad you have been enjoying, thanks for watching! :)

[@penbucket]

That was super enjoyable to watch. I just can’t wait to see where you go next. That shrimp stew looked really tasty! Also- How fast are those freakin trains moving??? Damn

[@TrevooS]

Part of my career is driving a box truck and have done that road trip across the nation many times! Whenever I pass cool little locations like this one I think of exploring them like you! Thanks for the great content.

[@jasoncameron6501]

watched this episode several times... very educational...I went and watched other videos and searched websites about it...Thanks for a great adventure...

[@Colichemarde]

Great video! I really like the historical perspective. You did your homework and made this humble shack come alive.

[@pookiewookie7679]

Good to see you back. Another great video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@WesWherever]

Thanks, Pookie!!

[@lauraa2778]

Rooting for you and this channel Wes, and, ofc, do what you have to - post whenever or wherever - we, and I’m shore many more viewers to come, will be around for your adventures!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks for your encouragement, Laura! Glad you have been enjoying the content :)

[@velouradmiral-stan1116]

Stay safe brother 🤙👌

[@doloresmitchell8083]

Happy you are ok and glad you made it to where you where going thanks for sharing your videos be safe

[@pgreenawalt]

Really enjoy your videos. Great information about places I would have never known about.

[@henryardoin8513]

Very Nice! Thanks for the video "! Safe Travels.👍💯😎

[@WesWherever]

Appreciate it Henry, thanks for watching!!

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely marvelous episode man, such a unique and amazing scenery!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed!!

[@SamHebda]

I'd love to see you back in Maine!

[@thejman36]

Your videos are so comforting and wholesome for some reason, keep it up! I live in the Bay Area and had never heard of this ghost town.

[@J4bari]

Grew up close to here. Had a lot of fun exploring the area with my friends in high school. Minor correction is that the island was still inhabited up until 1979, but the most of population left in the late 1800s.

[@sethmullet8014]

Awesome Wes! Glad you were able to get back and take care of what you needed to. If yoy ever come through NW Indiana, gotta check out Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife area. It was a old munitions plant during WWII. Alot of places to explore. Cheers!

[@danielhughes9556]

Nice way to wake up! Love seeing the local places in the bay. Bummer that you had to come back. But c'est la vie. Such is life. Can't wait to see what you have planned. Still waiting to see you camp near the Golden Gate. Idk how cool it would be, but there is an old abandoned "company town" called 'Cement' over here between Vacaville and Fairfield, ca. Right out side of Travis AFB. Regardless, hope everything is well.

[@WesWherever]

Golden Gate is definitely still on the list ;) Good tip on Cement - I will have to look into it. Appreciate you watching agin, Daniel!

[@danielhughes9556]

@@WesWherever appreciate the video.just be careful where you camp around the bridge. Their security is on point. Their is an extremely small beach within feet of the north tower, on the west side of the bridge. I've eyeballed it for years. But I think it's too risky with tides, and security. The coastguard has a station at the foot of the bridge on the marin side. Thanks for the cool videos.

[@jameshudkins2210]

@@WesWherever There are old forts in the Marin Headlands. I know at least one has been Stealth camped.

[@tekk9995]

Nice one. Safe travels...

[@scioli700]

First video I watched of yours was the round about camping video. Shout out steve wallis. Now im about to indulge in this!

[@WesWherever]

Hope you enjoyed :)

[@williambiata2496]

Looking forward to more adventures!

[@jojacobs305]

Love your abandoned places xx

[@blaneyphotovideo]

When I was on my Outward Bound course, I ate peanut butter and Cholula bagels regularly :)

[@matttheisen9219]

You gave Steve Wallis a shout out in your round about video… that respect earned a follower of your channel good sir

[@user-ou4ox9cb9v]

Another great adventure, these longer videos are great. I love studying while having this to the side. Very relaxing!

[@SDA5up]

I grew up 5 minutes away from that exact place. The mountain range behind you is called mission peak one of the most popular hiking spots in the Bay Area

[@marthaisings2981]

Wes!! So glad to see you back, buddy, but so sorry for your emergency. Hoping all is well. Praying for you. Really missed your content and appreciate you making the best of a difficult situation and still posting interesting and positive content. Another “cozy” place.😂

[@WesWherever]

Hi again Martha! Glad you enjoyed this one :) I'm thankful I can keep keep sharing these fun adventures despite what might come my way... it's all so worth it! Yes this was another "cozy" place hahaha. Thanks for watching and being so supportive!

[@marthaisings2981]

@@WesWherever have a great day and will look forward to the next one.😊

[@Calli.ramira_13]

Yeahh, a new Wes Wherever video!

[@daughterofgodcarolv8411]

Wes really loving the videos! I'm excited to tag along on the adventures as you continue to build your channel!

[@kuukeli]

Amazing video

[@monkcheetah8203]

Looks like a vibrant salt marsh now. That type of mud can get u stuck for sure! Nice to see u back on your adventures! 👍🐆😎

[@cribbage]

Glad to see you back and thriving! Enjoyed the trip thank you!

[@phillipgardner5836]

What an awesome spot to explore

[@TyroneOutdoors]

We don't combine peanut butter and jam over here in the UK. But you should definitely try to butter two slices of bread and have a crisp sandwich! (Chips) I recommend prawn cocktail crisps with some real butter 😅😅

[@muffinman2889]

Cheese and onion crisps 🌰 and a cheese slice 😮big boy stuff lol

[@TyroneOutdoors]

@@muffinman2889 that's my second choice, or tayto spring onion crisps from northern Ireland are on a other level..

[@muffinman2889]

@@TyroneOutdoors not tried them 😎

[@kell_checks_in]

@@TyroneOutdoors I need to have these air-lifted to Arizona!

[@TyroneOutdoors]

@@kell_checks_in definitely, tayto spring onion are the best! Some people in the UK buy them online as only sold in Ireland 😅

[@theREALdingusMD]

Hey Wes, now that we’re headed into cooler months, how about heading south into SoCal, Arizona, and New Mexico? Lots of interesting locations out that way!

[@jameshudkins2210]

Most of the desert in the Southwest is open to dispersed camping. It is free and stealthy. Some is owned by railroads.

[@AndrewMcAtee]

Another Wes video! The universe has heard our collective prayer 🙏 haha. I'm sorry to hear about the emergency, and hoping everything worked out for you. Sending you love and light. No rush Wes, take all the time you need to put our these BEAUTIFUL videos. Yours are some of the most eye-catching videos out there. Again, such an inspiration. Know your content isn't just enjoyable it's heartwarming! Love how much exploring you do, how careful you are about the environment, and again how mindful you are in all you do. Cheers!!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks so much Andrew, really appreciate your support & encouragement! I am definitely trying my best... thankful to have positive and uplifting viewers like you. Cheers brother!

[@chauncyboi6631]

I love that you love My home place of New England. I moved to Miami for a year and it literally just made me realize i live in the best place on earth up here. Been to 48 states also besides Hawaii and Alaska. Somebody told me Alaska was his fav out of all 50 states so I'm just STOKED to go explore up there. It was insane to me how many people down south had never seen snow, or even like rolling hills. Or even like big mountains like out in the west unlike the smaller ones we have. Its all beautiful in its own way and i REALLY enjoyed the culture everywhere I've lived / traveled. But nothing beats coming home to good ole New England!

[@dorkbrandon4422]

I'm from UK but I've always wanted to visit the states again to see New England in the Fall especially.

[@WesWherever]

New England is truly so special... nowhere else quite like it! I spent enough time there that it actually started to feel like home. Looking forward to going back :)

[@chauncyboi6631]

@@WesWherever We look forward to having you!!!! There's a lot of cool abandoned buildings / fire posts / old mills in the middle of nowhere. I live right next to Dartmouth College, and its beautiful up this way. LOVE IT!!!

[@tinatspoon]

Been worried about you, glad to see you back! Hope all is well, or as well as can be. Another cracking adventure, love it!

[@co6mo]

Good job man! 😎

[@WesWherever]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed this one :)

[@opethian8512]

This was awesome as usual! Glad your videos are getting longer! I cannot wait to see your upload and very excited too! I hope everything is okay and you're doing well!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed this one! Trying my best to make some longer vids that are still engaging. Appreciate your support man 🙏

[@NoNo-sv2fo]

@@WesWherever you're welcome!

[@caveyak]

Wes, you never disappoint! Thanks for another great adventure! Come caving in Kentucky when you return to your road trip!

[@SirHille]

Wes you are juicing up my monday. Let the adventure begin! :)

[@WesWherever]

Glad to hear it good sir, hope you enjoyed :)

[@bettyvarone4420]

I like you had a safe tent to keep the critters out, I am not a fan of abandon buildings but your are so brave to walk in that swampy mud. Amazing how nature takes back what mankind did to natural wetlands.

[@WesWherever]

Tent was definitely needed in this one!! I wonder how many years this town has left until nature completely reclaims it 🤔 Thanks again for watching, Betty!!

[@bettyvarone4420]

@@WesWherever thank you for the advice on cooked canned peaches for my IBS, I really appreciate this .

[@marcusdamberger]

@@bettyvarone4420 I think he meant any kind of fruit first before the rest of the meal. Good tip.

[@MichaelRedding-z9o]

Hey Wes, good to see you back. Sorry to hear of your emergency but great adventure. Looking forward to more

[@WesWherever]

Thank Michael, appreciate your support!

[@jameshudkins2210]

Thanks for the credit. I hope I can help and encourage what you do for us. I am grateful for you including us in your adventures.

[@TimTriesThings]

You mention it being ‘forbidden’ yet he goes, records his experience and uploads it.. Then he goes dark/hides when the last trains go by at night. I guess I’m hung up on the legality of all this?

[@jameshudkins2210]

@@TimTriesThings Stealth Camping is spending the night on public or open institutional land. This could be a traffic divider, park, or open Federal land. It is not homelessness, trespassing on private land or bothering people. It leaves no mark and does no harm. It is perfectly legal on most Federal land of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management as Dispersed Camping. Sometimes it takes place on land where it is not expected. It has a certain edge in that it is not a conventional campground. If it is illegal, the level of public violation or transgression is very low. It might be similar to Riding Freight Trains or Hitch Hiking. Or sleeping in a Road Side Rest where camping is not allowed. The Stealth might be part of the excitement. I'd be curious about other points of view. Is it similar to Poaching in the Kings Forest? Is it like cutting across a vacant lot, or playing in a vacant lot? Does it harm anyone or damage property. Is it like theft? If it is a crime is it victimless? Who would be he victim? Is it ethical? I'd like to know.

[@fernandofigueroa8402]

Love your videos and adventures man!

[@RideOnTimePH]

Shrimps are very juicy similar to squids that is why it became a stew. I don't usually camp (i didn't have tent, stove, etc) but I sometimes do outdoor walk to unknown places. I usually bring a ziplock of powdered mashed potatoes and I just look for hot water in a 7-11 i would find. I think mashed potatoes or powdered egg are great for that shrimp since those will absorb the water content.

[@xredgambit]

Glad to see you back on and things are good after you took care of them. Look forward to more adventures.

[@360Nomad]

Drawbridge hasn't actually been abandoned for 100 years. The town entered its terminal decline in the 1940s and the last resident left in 1979 so it's only been completely abandoned for around 45 years.

[@jaycobkaye470]

Absolutely loving you’re videos man keep it up bro I’m here for every adventure

[@shaneanagrams]

Hell yeah, longer videos. Sick.

[@WesWherever]

Glad you appreciate them :)