Forgotten in Remote Pacific Ocean | Abandoned Logging Camp | Destination Adventure

When I got to Prince Rupert, I knew I wanted to visit Port Simpson, but I hadn't planned it as the first adventure. Sometimes I feel like places just call to me, and this year, Lax Kwa'laams was calling. The ferry was a stressful situation, but once arriving to the community, I realize why I was so drawn here. This location is remote, it is beautiful, it is plentiful, it has history and it is is pristine. Exploring in this area, you can see a few cut blocks from logging, and the occasional cabin, but it is 90% the same as it has been for thousands of years. It is rare to find a place like this, in this condition, but the indigenous communities a diligent to keep things this way.
Last years visit to Prince Rupert really made me fall in love with this area, and one video that was popular was my visit to Georgetown Mills. That location is actually on the territory of this nation, but I didn't get the chance last year to visit. Coming this year has been amazing because so many of the locals in this community have seen the channel now, and they are excited to see their town on the channel. I have been so welcomed into the community here and I am proud to have it on the channel.
I dont know what is even the highlight of this adventure. The ferry was a stressful situation, but we pulled it off. The whales were absolutely amazing to experience, and Work Channel is amazing. We had great weather and successful long days on the ocean. This is what adventure is really made of, and I am so excited to share it with you all. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you may consider supporting the channel. This content is free, and I want everyone to enjoy it, but it is only possible because of the folks that are in a position to support. $4 a month goes a long way with a large group of supporters, and I am so thankful for you all.
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[@marcodicaprio1]

every time I think your cinematography can’t get any better, it does

[@rppope1006]

I still don't understand how he drives and Flys the drone at the same time

[@jackiesage4430]

You nailed that!!!

[@Johnketes54]

​@@rppope1006The drone "follows" the phone! You move forward it follows, move towards it and it moves away,Battery low it returns and lands,Semi autonomous, We have a military establishment near us and no drone will fly into it.

[@rppope1006]

@@Johnketes54 ohhh thanks for explaining

[@kend1053]

What an amazing planet we live on. Thanks for sharing this little corner of it with us all.

[@rootbox]

B.C. is simply amazing. There are endless sounds and channels on the coast to explore. Thank You for another lovely adventure (those whales💗)

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

That waterfall was stellar! The machine in the water was a yarder. It’s used to haul logs off the cut to the landing. Modern versions are still used. The small track would have come off of a log arch. As a logger it’s fun to geek out about the stuff when I see it on your channel. Thanks for the awesome vid.

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@ant-1382]

But why is it in the water?

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

@@ant-1382 any number of reasons. Ground settled, fell off a barge, abandoned in the water on intentionally……….

[@jowhite8446]

@@LumberjackSmokestack Its might all still be there. Sitting in the soft tidal ground it likely tipped over then slowly sunk down until only one track could be seen. Give it a few more years and it might be "gone" altogether.

[@thomherron2839]

@@ant-1382 That yarder, (my dad would have called it a "Diesel fake") was most likely used during the '40's or 50's. Sometime when the timber prices were high, it was high-ball loggin' ....in some cases, it was cheaper for the company to leave the machine than to barge it out.

[@HannahClanPNWadventures]

I love your channel, Dustin. I literally get giddy every time I see a new video drop. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. You’re a fantastic cinematographer.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you

[@eugenedouglas1551]

I second Mark's comment

[@moretoexplore6736]

Agreed! When I saw the title of this one I thought, nah, I don't want to see another logging camp or mining video and I almost passed it by but for whatever reason I clicked on it and it was one of the best that I've seen on your channel.. You continue to inspire me, I can't wait to find sites like this on my own.

[@Destination_Adventure]

@@moretoexplore6736 I appreciate that, thank you. Don’t overthink the title too much. These videos are long and cover lots of things, I just try and choose a title and thumbnail that looks best. Sometimes I don’t get it right. Lol

[@jodymusgrave9278]

Was nice to meet you and Erin. Thanks for the amazing footage of our traditional territories. Some of these places I have never been to as of yet, thanks for taking us along. Safe journeys to you.

[@kennethsonier1766]

You did a remarkable job with your camera work and drone. Absolutely beautiful country! Thanks for all your efforts and be safe out there 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@jorylyons6172]

Yeah, stay safe. What if your raft flipped, or something....

[@dancw9952]

Totally agree with that! The cinematography on this video is stunning. Your best yet!

[@ruinedcraft4830]

This is becoming the highlight of my week. I love the drone shots. Stunning! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XSi4Crp7CEgKM

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Erin seems like a real sweetheart. Definitely a good travel buddy... plus she must have a calming aura about her... just look at the weather you had and the whale experience.

[@BamaTraveller]

Absolutely stunning! The peace of nature manifesting as peace in our Spirit.

[@camshaftP16]

The machine on the beach is a Yarder or some call it a tower, like a Madil 009, used to yard in logs from the woods. Looks like it is waiting for the barge that near came.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Awesome, thank you.

[@keithjohnson5398]

I was curious what that contraption was & was hoping it would be posted in the comments. A yarder is piece of logging equipment that uses a system of cables to pull or fly logs from the stump to a collection point: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarder

[@maryneufeld4619]

WOW Spectacular!!! The scenery takes your breathe away! Love our beautiful Province’s coastline. Thank you for taking us along with you❤

[@dr.trixiecp5651]

The whales were absolutely magical to watch 🙏❤ thank you so much Dustin for filming them for us all to enjoy!! Blessings to you

[@alandsofairandbright]

"if anything happens I'll just blame it on Erin" 😂😂😂 seriously tho, I csnt believe toy fit that RV on that boat, you were sooo close to scrapping the red truck! That whale watching was unbelievable, csnt believe how many there were, they were massive too.

[@jackiesage4430]

Love the Cinematic views, your giggle every now and then then lightens people's spirits but the great est part of all is you keep it clean. I love that you don't use vulgarity!!!!

[@truckguy6.7]

I have always wanted to see Port Simpson...Thank you!

[@kenseeley3761]

Fantastic video Brother! Thanks as always for bringing us along. See you next week. ❤️🤘😎

[@landlice48]

Your ability to make interesting, amazing videos with great editing, and phenomenal music and educational comments is terrific . 😊

[@dankerns171]

Never will i ever get to see this if it were not for your adventures and love of the outdoors. Two words= Thank You and be nice to Erin lol 😆

[@marygoodsell3602]

That was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@werenesian3912]

I know, Earth still beautiful. Please in another country, stop war. Earth is our big home. thank you for filming this beautiful land, my soul love it.

[@retrosteve6715]

I already started a comment and screwed it up. I need to say it is fun to see you sharing videos with others in the videos. Erin is a wonderful person to include in your adventuring. Please continue to explore all parts of the World and share them with me.

[@marcushume2240]

The drone footages are spectacular Dustin. You did a amazing job of editing as well. Your very talented. Beautiful part of the world. Thank you for sharing Dustin. Your the best.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much.

[@travelingtophe]

@@Destination_Adventure Agreed. I wish my Mavic Mini would get those altitudes and distances.

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Absolutely extroadinary and beautiful place. Watching those whales go about their day, literally took my breath away. Next level cinema photography my friend. You deserve so many more subscribers.. hence the reason i will share this video with other friends,

[@The_JEB]

I drive to Prince Rupert twice a week, and its amazing just how many little waterfalls that pop up when it rains compared to when its sunny and dry. Its like the mountains come alive

[@solidsabers]

The sunset coming out of that channel is insane.

[@georgemurphy9910]

Can’t wait till the day you hit 4 million and you’re not far off. Nice job on the truck and camper. Excellent job.❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@mdavidson101]

This is such a great channel. I'm so appreciative for you doing this, sharing your journey and educating us.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you

[@screwthecabal6453]

What REALLY amazes me are the rock faces, mountains contour sloping exactly verticle into the lake, knowing that the least few micro novas made it this way! It literally blows my mind!!!! And you get to see it close up. Awesome.

[@mamaluca1958]

Its so beautiful seeing the whales so close. I love it. I remember taking the ferry and seeing the whales close to us. This is why l love living in Beautiful British Columbia ❤🐬🐋🐳

[@yakncast7530]

Between this channel and Noraly's Itchy Boots motorcycle adventure, I'm getting a heavy dose of the majesty of British Columbia's Pacific coast.

[@deanolson3804]

Well that is a great way to start my Saturday morning. Thanks for the trip simply beautiful. Awesome job as usual Dustin. Peace, keep the faith. Dean

[@sandrakipp6336]

That waterfall, and the whales, and the sunset! I just loved all of it! Can't wait for the next one! Wish I could tag along with you sometime, you could probably sell tickets to an adventure as a fundraiser! lol

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@chrismccaskell7156]

Beautiful country up there. Thanks for the adventure.

[@cynthianess1277]

Dustin - this video was absolutely stunning! The beauty you captured was incredible. Thank you for showing us some of God's beautiful world He created. You truly have a wonderful gift. Blessings!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much

[@danielcarroll5667]

Overwhelming.........all I can say is thank you !

[@ryanmoeller3308]

It's ALWAYS a pleasure watching your adventures!! You've taken us to some AWESOME places!! Keep up the GREAT work good sir! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ 👍👍

[@dutti661]

The world has so much great things to offer and we waste our time doing stupid work. Thank you for so many great film minutes

[@alistairmcdonald2382]

What a trip ! The wilderness turned it on in every way ! It was good to have some one else there to appreciate it all as well 👍

[@swagmanexplores7472]

Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed thus episode - with Erin 😄

[@1603shadow]

The always stunning north coast it just takes my breath away, thank you & God bless.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Absolutely the best video I've watched today... I watched in awe of the beauty of nature... brilliant drone shots.. thanks

[@kenjohnson5498]

From the first time i saw BC as a young man i knew i was living in the wrong place, still haven't made it but the dreams still alive lol

[@barneyrubble4536]

Once again a stunning video. Always a pleasure when you release a new video. Many thanks from England

[@landlice48]

Looks like I have some catching up to do. Lucky fir me, your videos are timeless! Thoroughly enjoying everything you post. Thanks a million!

[@marianfrances4959]

A day with the whales! 263km of Paradise. All awesome beyond words...👍😎🇨🇦📷

[@markfleming9073]

Awsome.scenery just the scale of the mountain's breathtakingly beautiful fantastic content brilliant scenery absolutely brilliant footage beautiful place to live it that's possible.thanks for sharing

[@kathleenj.daniel1693]

Oh Dustin - this was simply amazing video ever - Mother Nature sure loves you!

[@dianacreamer9761]

You are getting SO good at driving that thing!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

Wow. Wow. And Wow. Just love your adventures Dustin! And all the music is epic. You're the best...sir. ❤🖤

[@ronteljeur]

Wow. The drone footage was amazing ... well it was all amazing. Always happy to see when another of your videos shows on my notifications!

[@haydenblanchard2006]

i swear to god bud, every time you post i start thinking about moving to BC. absolutely stunning and if the people are half as cool you then why not.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Such beautiful scenery and the whales to top it off. Some memories to last a lifetime and the best part of the trip is the most beautiful creature of the video, Erin. Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸. No Snow Just Breeze !

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I have the same shrimp and crab pots. They were blessed by Green Peace when I bought them. Blessed to never catch a crab or shrimp. So far so true. Good episode man. Was just up in Prince Rupert and Campbell River. Absolutely God's country.

[@kathleenkostiuk-huguenin2197]

Lovely narration, scenery and calm! Whale footage is exquisite and serene enjoyed and respected. Beautiful Waterfalls add special recluse areas to savor.

[@marthaanderson2346]

I miss fog, fog mist and and waterbows. Thank you for sharing 😊💜🙏

[@chrishoward4546]

spectacular photography sir Great work Thank you!!!!!

[@SWEET-2381]

Sooo beautiful!! Sooo amazing!!! Thank you for sharing! Love the whales!! That was badazz!!

[@daveneil3963]

I love the whistling about four minutes into the video! Thanks for the video it looks to be great as always.

[@davestevens4263]

That was a spectacular waterfall for sure . & you gotcha a little cutie ride along. Woo hoo

[@normanmallory2055]

What you found in the head of that bay is a logging tower and yarder ! When It’s set up the tower is vertical and it’s function is to yard log up to a landing ! Great adventure!

[@xusemoi]

Love it. The PNW is so beautiful. As a Cajun it's a wonderful 3rd home. Also, you drove right by my house while driving north. Astoria. Love your spirit. Cheers Dustin.

[@dennisjamison6888]

I think that machine was a yarder. basically a machine that was used to lift trees up and winch them out of the forest.

[@Jackrbbt1989]

Yep. Definitely a yarder for high-lead logging. Used to be some sitting around my old hometown of Amboy, WA., a former logging town.

[@sandrakipp6336]

I was thinking that exact thing when I saw it!

[@gilliankoivu9145]

Totally breathtaking footage, Dustin. ☺

[@mrharry8466]

All the best mate. Glad you've got a companion.

[@stacyr4070]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@stephaniesmith7317]

These remote wilds you are able to visit and film are just stunning. Thank you for exploring and documenting your adventures.

[@mikestirewalt5193]

Camera work is strikingly good! National Geographic good. Thanks for the good work.

[@brentonwhellum9287]

Mate, outback Aussie here, love your videos buddy! Fair dinkum awesome mate. You need to travel down under and do a an Aussie tour 😊

[@wolfwoman9261]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤️✌️✨ You've found another paradise Dustin ✌️

[@Jarod1941]

What an amazing place with amazing scenery. The Prince Rupert area is a BC gem with no comparison. I've been a few times in my younger years but never had opportunity to make it back. Those are some epic sunset shots you got between 20:24 and 21:09 Well done Erin. 🤙 Thank you both for sharing yet another incredible place and your adventures while exploring it.

[@MultiJesselee]

This was the very very first episode I watched and what got me hooked

[@tsimshian6]

hey dustin iam from laxkwalaams but I live in TERRACE thx for all these videos iam addicted to watching all your videos especially of the ones around my hometown port Simpson thanks again

[@CharlesMarlow1898]

Those crew were awfully helpful getting the Moho on board; awesome!

[@anitaweakley6328]

Absolutely breathtaking, beautiful and a fun video, thank you both so much.

[@pamkostyk6165]

Your wife and the boat and you.. Fun to watch. New to you guys but lovin’ it🐦🦀🦀🦐🦐yummy

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

That piece of machinery is called a "donkey", used for yarding logs. Early ones were steam powered, then diesel in the '40's I believe. Myself, I would be having fresh Salmon for supper. cheers🇨🇦

[@ginrobi01]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for taking us along for the ride, Dustin!

[@Destination_Adventure]

You’re very welcome.

[@SunshineSkys]

Thank you for sharing this special experience Dustin, excellent cinematography. Magnificent, Magical, & Serene. The Whales & Waterfalls, are breathtaking. You are a lucky man!

[@gertvaniperen1870]

Thank you so much. What a beautiful job of capturing such beauty.

[@FLMegan]

Whales, waterfalls and whoa she is a natural beauty. The kids think Erin looks like Anne of Green Gables (our current readaloud). We loved the striped fish, drone shots that look like your sailing thru a painting and Wow, we didnt expect for yall to catch a starfish out there!! 🐋

[@paulstaab1705]

We can't wait for next week's ADVENTURE. As always AWESOME

[@carrierhinier6291]

Oh my! Jaw dropping scenery! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@elizabethmcintosh5238]

LOVED the music on this. Looking forward to seeing the community if I understood you right. All lovely!

[@drewping2002]

The WHALES!! Oh how breathtaking!!

[@henrideclercq7338]

That's so awesome just beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@forthekozofhelpingothers]

I'm always in complete awe about how well you produce your videos! You have and continue to only get better!!! Next, I love that I can Tagalog with you and others to enjoy the beautiful, educational and amazing adventures!! With mobility issues and 3rd round of cancer, you make it extremely more bearable with the escape I can enjoy with your content!! Thank you for everything!

[@No_Malarky]

Lived 13 yrs off-grid on sea 6 miles from Tofino. West coast rainforest is notorious for fog, "Fogust" in particular. Many days never really clear & stay shrouded with sheets of drizzle. Scenery is gorgeous and black bear are very common on low tide shorelines. Cruised upriver & drift down, tide-drift past shores of sea lions roaring & swimming under my boat etc Lived by tide & chainsaw.

[@chrisblack8390]

Thank you. That was one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen.

[@JT-wn7wb]

Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure!! Educational as well, breath taking nature. Fantastic work! Thank you !

[@karid.4371]

This footage was amazing. And thankyou for just sitting with the whales and letting us really enjoy it. I think most youtubers would have picked the most epic shots trying to make it more exciting but instead you just kept it raw and real and let us really experience it. Thankyou, really amazing video.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much.

[@liquidgal9867]

What the heck! I have waited with bags packed to go with you on a adventure. But noooo, instead you take Erin. What does she have that I don't, beside YOUTH,beauty,talent & a really nice green jacket. 🤣 Absolutely breathe taking Dustin. I don't know where to begin or end. Until next whip it time....Stay awesome & happy travels.

[@markshietze4783]

Oohhh , the whales was just too cool & awesome ! Thanx ! ✌

[@nicholasdickson3891]

Thanks for the early upload! A solid half hour to myself on a Saturday morning. Been to Poopert lots but never Port Simpson. I’ll have to make the trip next time.

[@milesandhikes]

The footage/b-roll in this "episode" (as I like to call them) is simply SPECTACULAR!!!! 🥰 LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you so much.

[@milesandhikes]

@@Destination_Adventure You're very welcome! I absolutely love your channel!! I can't imagine why you don't have millions of subscribers yet 🤷‍♀

[@michelairolo]

thank you for this AMAZING video ! you got back my memories when I was working on a fishing resort in the area 18 years ago . I could almost feel the typical smell along the coast . We where on a Lodge build on 2 barges , guest where taking in with the seaplane the Goose thank you again for those videos , I like your simplicity Cheers from Switzerland

[@mistymcclure7971]

How absolutely majestic!

[@GlennO1961]

Dadgumit! I was looking forward to those crabs & shrimp 😉😄👍✌️

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Thanks for sharing and your sharp eye for the beautiful scenery!

[@ducksp6405]

Awesome as always. Loved the whales. They're so amazing.

[@screwthecabal6453]

Now, the whale sighting just took my breath away! Just so so cool! Thank you! They must have picked up on you're positive energy realizing that you're good people. So envious.