Discovering The Eerie Ghost Town Of Belleville Nv | An Exciting Trucking Adventure!

I have always wanted to stop and check the ghost town of Belleville, Nevada. It was not only an excellent way for the pup and I to stretch our legs, but we got to check out some unique ruins. I pass by many ghost towns and cool unique places on my travels.
I want to make an effort to film my adventures outside the truck going forward. They not only bring me so much joy, but they are a main reason I love my job. I feel it is only suitable to let other truckers and travelers in on the great places to stop across America.
Let me know your thoughts. Keep 'er between the mustard and mayonnaise.
- Shelby :)
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[@michaelcabaniss15]

You have done more than I have ever need to stop and smell the flowers before I get to old

[@davenwpg1]

Lots of cool rocks in Duluth MN when I was a kid :)

[@lawrencerinaldo9635]

Belleville was founded in 1873 or 1874 and its primary industry was the mill processing ore from the Northern Belle Mine at Candelaria. The mill was located just east of the present-day historical marker. Its first bullion bar shipment of $9,200 was made in April 1875. The town was famed for a "Wild West" atmosphere; murders, drunken brawls, and "sporting" practical jokes were commonplace. When the Carson and Colorado Railroad reached the town in 1882 its population was 500, and the town was served by a doctor, assay office, express office, telegraph station, livery stable, school, two hotels, restaurants, and blacksmith shops as well as by seven saloons. The post office was in operation from December 1874 until 1894. By 1892 water piped to Candelaria allowed the ore to be milled nearer the mine, and Belleville was deserted except for a brief revival from 1915 until 1918 during which time a post office was in operation.

[@dennisonline9680]

Be Careful Shelby you don't get injured somehow on your off the track explorations. Enjoyed see the deserted town. Be Safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@motorhead359]

Love your videos and the music you put with it is great.

[@curtismartin539]

Hello, you have had some interesting adventures in the southwest,, from some of your earlier videos, you used to go into Albuquerque, regularly,, using Highway 550, I’m sure you have driven through the town in live in Farmington, many times,, lot of cool locations located in the Four Corners area, but definitely, not semi truck accessible,, keep up with your inquisitive nature,, Thanks Curtis

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Shelby and Dakota

[@ronheadley6141]

Nice to see you , be careful , you just do things you like , that's cool when you can do it , 😀

[@davidjohns1884]

Shelby you are so adventurous as long as you stay safe. Accompanying music was correct for your adventure. Scenery was spectacular, I am 73 and unfortunately have never been west in our beautiful country. I am seeing it all through you and I thank you, God Bless you and keep you and Dakota safe.🙏🌹❤️

[@MOTrav]

Nevada desert with all it’s mining history is very interesting. Good video and exercise! 😎

[@badgerpa9]

That is a neat scree pile. Watch for boards or tin over a hole in the ground, harder to see with snow cover. On the cairns or rock stacks in a park it can give someone a little slower the wrong idea of where to go. Doing a small rock stack like that there is not an issue, but now if thousands of people did it then bugs would loose the rocks to hide under. The stacks where used for directions and other things in the past, but you need to know the order to pile the rocks to tell the direction, etc. and the "language" is not the same from place to place. Stay safe and healthy.

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW you one adventurist gal, thanks for taking us on a private tour of Belview, NV. Can you imagine all the labor hours into building the rock walk. It would be nice to see what was going on back in the hay days of the town. Looked it up on maps and see its south of Wells, NV many years ago I went hunting north of Wells.

[@GeekMom50]

Shelby, I echo the concerns of others in regard to not only your safety, but for Dakota's as well. B4 u leave on such adventures, make sure u mark /record your GPS location. Have a GPS tracker of some sort with u., mb with satellite capabilty. What happens if your cellphone battery dies, cold temps reduce battery life.Also, take some bottles of water with u. Granted air was cool, but when Dakota or you start huffing, hydration is needed or needs to be a concern. In warm weather, dogs may overheat and start foaming at mouth. I think there is available some sort of device that explorers/hikers can carry that sends out an emergency signal. I grew up in 50's/60's, no cellphones/GPS locators. So that's it , Things to think about, mb small backpack b4 u jump out and explore on a whim. Spare batteries, hydration, gps locator, mb emergency flare, depending on your location/remoteness. Not to put a scare in u, just be situation aware. Mb even attach some sort of gps tracker on Shelby as well in case something happens to either of u. Anyway, all my best. Keep trucking, exploring and see ya'll on next video.

[@kenscarecrow9597]

That's the best part of driving semi! Places and scenery we see! Love your channel. Motor safe Shelby n Dakota!! 🙏🤟🐕‍🦺

[@carpeople]

Love these side adventurers and seeing these unique places.

[@Inferlogist]

Absolutely, you have a talent for cinematography.

[@richardrogers8254]

Wow, that's really cool. Love western stuff. Thank you for exploring. I would get a satellite phone for emergency use in case I ever needed help in the middle of nowhere. I bet Dakota loves to get the explorer and have fun hiking. Keep on trucking and a big furry hug to Dakota.

[@geraldmaneh]

The rock stacked are called inuksuk,They are actually a good thing 👍🏻

[@waynecallister2236]

Cool video! Makes me wonder how often I just drive by things that would be fun to explore.

[@zino6310]

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BETTER THAN OUT EXPLORING WITH YOUR PUP!!!!! IVE SEEN SOOOOO MUCH JUST OUT WALKING WITH MY DOG EVERYWHERE WHERE WE GO!!!!! NOT TO MENTION ITS GOOD FOR YOU 👍👍👍🐕🐕

[@brandonmezzell4921]

I feel like your sense of adventure matches mine. I always say I'm just gonna go a little further, then I find another spot that interests me, then another and then another. By the time I realize it I'm a mile or two off the trail lol. Especially when it comes to historic places. Drop me in a place with historical places and I will stay busy for hours.

[@waltbauer1003]

I think Dakota was like, Mom this is fun, and all. But I'ld rather be eating some pizza 🍕. Love to both of you. Stay safe and healthy out there.

[@waltbauer1003]

@happiness-By-The-Mile What? Dakota likes Chinese more? lol!

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Away From The Highway with Shelby & Dakota. Fun stuff. Always in for a little sidetrack. I've seen quite a few of these old mines and seemingly abandoned villages during my road trips in the US.

[@NTexasTBucket]

Belleville, Nevada, in Mineral County, Nevada, United States, was a mining town that rose up around the milling of ore shipped in from nearby mines. Today it is a ghost town. History Belleville was founded in 1873 or 1874 and its primary industry was the mill processing ore from the Northern Belle Mine at Candelaria. The mill was located just east of the present-day historical marker. Its first bullion bar shipment of $9,200 was made in April 1875. The town was famed for a "Wild West" atmosphere; murders, drunken brawls, and "sporting" practical jokes were commonplace. When the Carson and Colorado Railroad reached the town in 1882 its population was 500, and the town was served by a doctor, assay office, express office, telegraph station, livery stable, school, two hotels, restaurants, and blacksmith shops as well as by seven saloons. The post office was in operation from December 1874 until 1894 By 1892 water piped to Candelaria allowed the ore to be milled nearer the mine, and Belleville was deserted except for a brief revival from 1915 until 1918 during which time a post office was in operation

[@garysimons1608]

As of January 13th, we’ve only had 1.6” of snow in Toledo, Ohio. Crazy weather! Supposed to get up to 50 degrees next week! Love you & Dakota!

[@nataliegraham9552]

Another rock collector, yay! I have river rock from multiple rivers in the West, and granite and other rocks from all over New England. It's a bit weird to literally move a 'box of rocks' when switching houses, but some of the rocks I have are from a couple of decades ago now! Also, a suggestion - tuck a pair of telescoping trekking poles on your truck for when you're doing these explorations. Even using just one (if you're filming) to steady yourself on trails and loose scree will help prevent a rolled ankle.

[@GrovelandJohn]

Very cool. I like to explore too.

[@dezertraider]

AMAZING STONE MASONS SHELBY,VERY COOL..SAFE TRAVELS

[@petgranny194]

That was fun, Shelby. Thanks.

[@ronross5630]

Nice! It’s cool that you take the time to look at some of the places you drive through…. I usually just stay in the truck and read and watch KZbin

[@mage3257]

When you have a break and showing the environment i like it! Great videos to see states.

[@gregdiamond6023]

I love history. I'll stop at every historic place placard there is. You never know. Might learn something cool.

[@Truckin4Tacos]

You nailed the music on this vid!

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Thank you. Took my a while to find some and I was doing my best with spotty service in the truck. Not my best edited or filmed but I figured still interesting so why not throw it up

[@kopenhagenkid]

Safe travels trucking Shelby and Dakota

[@Kolina80]

So happy to see you vlogging on a regular basis again Shelby! These are what got me hooked on your channel from the beginning!

[@davidkelly7314]

Very interesting ghost town and thanks for taking the time to showcase it, it would be nice to spend more time there exploring it and read up on it’s history. Please be careful exploring these remote area alone and watch out for wildlife around culverts and holes. Bet Dakota love the exploration to! If you ever get the chance to go to Cerro Gordo you should definitely do that, it’s on my bucket list to do next time I over there. Can’t wait to see you in the next one.

[@jogbadthebad]

All those buildings and it lasted just 19 years. Thanks for this; very interesting.

[@ginopetisce6681]

Wow that is really cool country and you do a great job with you footage thiose are such great finds its so fun to explore like that memory's forever....be save my fellow truck driver !!💙💙

[@Connie1Fan]

Exploring is exciting, get disconnected from everything. Dakota thanks you, that's a lot of "heckn sniffn up close, cold temp was perfecto" 😍😍

[@danlindberg4849]

Be super careful on those rock piles! Dakota is such a good companion!

[@danlindberg4849]

@uu Hopefully this "reply" is good or even great news tp where Shelby and Dakota are ok!!!

[@dschmitt3373]

Shelby, That was a fantastic walk, you are a great explorer, Drive safely.

[@marcosroberto4758]

Adorei seu vedios. Voce e guerreira e linda tem um lindo cachorro. Tudo de bom ........

[@rayclark9643]

Very bleak area with a sort of stark beauty to it. Thanks for the tour Shelby😊!!!

[@michaeldow4707]

Man that first song is a jam!

[@patrickseals5746]

I found info on Belleville Nevada. Their is a photo of the wall you were on with the two square hole. There was an old steam engine sitting on that stone or brick wall. Any way it was a wild town. Enjoyed the history and cool photos. Take care.

[@tomgeorge2671]

Best photography on you tube

[@salvatoreciancio232]

Nice place...kisses from Italy 🥰🇮🇹

[@mysticstarhf9265]

Neat visit. The stacked stone walls always amaze me; especially considering their age.

[@SuccessfulForex]

When i was 23ibhad ny own authority and truck and flatbed. I miss it so much. Hope you are having the time of your kife seeing this beautiful country. Wish i had simeinebkike you to do it with.. ive been out of the business for 5 years now.... Enjoy it!!!!

[@grayfox9911]

Ir may be interesting to see that during the warmer months too..

[@danieltartayre1985]

Bonjour Shelby merci pour la visite mais fait attention à toi je te souhaite une bonne route salutations de France 🇫🇷 ❤❤

[@kendrickkx]

Amazing vlog and wat a beautiful place. Love the snowy white.

[@marktrvls1218]

Looks so cool to be able to park up your truck and go exploring around like that, makes me think about wanting to become a truck driver, super nice vid thanks 👍

[@maramahiroti5218]

I love your adventures you end up finding yourself in take care and safe travels.

[@garantfreight4385]

Hi Shelby! You look fantastic! Glad to see that you are both doing well !!! I noticed it's always a lot of snow days in your videos, like in the last one with a creeping man. Have you seen a new app for truck drivers called Trucker Guide? That app has many valuable features, but the most useful one is live road cameras, which help to check road conditions all over the U.S. Just try it, and it would be great to spread the word to tell other drivers about Trucker Guide. Stay safe, and I look forward to seeing your new videos.

[@Navajo-man]

Hi Shelby and Dakota awesome video love tour but pretty danger don’t want either one get hurt and as always you both be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cory9151]

Nevada has some weird laws about rock collecting--just be careful.

[@npvj5687]

Yes I follow Brent in his ghost town. Cool episode Shelby

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Such a cool channel! I remember his first videos exploring the mines. I was literally so scared and holding my breath for him.

[@shawnmcdermott6583]

You had to know I was going to comment on this one ☺️ Fascinating find and a part of history thousands of people likely pass every day without giving much thought. To think a group of people once lived and worked there at one point in time. Thhose walls and tunnels ate the only evidence they have left of their presence. Sorry to get so deep, but it's very cool that you took the time to check it out. I respect that you left the little pile alone. Good on you, Shelby! Just a note, if Dakota ever seems uncomfortable or panicky in an old place, you might want to take heed. Just in case Thanks for sharing this it was very cool and interesting Be safe out there.

[@shawnmcdermott6583]

I don't mean to sound pompous I've just been posting to your videos a lot lately . Anyway it was a wonderful find.

[@ericchapman5975]

Just noticed your channel , I also have a big German Shepherd that travels with me . I flipped a sturdy tote upside in front of the passenger seat . Use a saddle pad and his favorite blanky . Gives him so much room up front . Be safe

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thank you for bringing me! That was fun and so interesting.🎉 I love stuff like that too

[@ramirogonzalez8937]

11:10 wooow yes it’s cool nice place thanks four your videos hello from Texas

[@Jenna19861]

Thank you for another great video Shelby!! 🙂

[@ScottyRules33]

This was awesome. Thanks, Shelby!

[@gregf1627]

I was on 360 didn't know that was there.. Took that way when I left reno and couldn't go across Donner so took 95 to 360 to 6 to 395 long boring trip that was.. lol

[@russellhine9548]

I used to drive truck also except mine was a Peterbilt 389 I miss that truck alot.

[@michaeldavies6580]

awesome video Shelby xx exploring is so much fun

[@janebeuten6071]

Amazing video Shelby! Thank you for sharing Hi Dakota! 💜🌄🐾

[@yankeegrey2810]

That was so cool. Thanks for sharing. Great music choice too. Have a great day!

[@chilidog1]

Love It !!

[@dob1662]

Well off the beaten track, great video like to hear you chatting 😍 happy trails ❤

[@danfinley3690]

That was pretty sweet thanks for taking us along for the tour it was fun mining town looks like stay warm and stay safe

[@fredzoler2750]

You and Dakota got your steps in today. Thanks for taking us along:)

[@tomhill5690]

Always enjoy your vlogs. Really nice job on the music Fade in at the end!! I do love your theme song 😊 Jammin'

[@RogueRipple]

Wow, talk about the perfect girl. You're adventurous, funny, you like and drive trucks, you're driven, independent, you're absolutely gorgeous, and more importantly, you're yourself! And you have an awesome dog. I sure hope you inspire a lot more females to be like you because there's definitely a drastic shortage of them. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure! 😉

[@rshotrod1965]

I would say the place that you were exploring was where they made bricks back in the day. The holes that you seen was most likely part of the furnace system, perhaps the air intakes. The piles of rocks that you came across (from my wilderness experience) are called a "rock cairn". It is used to mark trails in the wilderness and is able to be spoted with the naked eye (or with binoculars) from a distance away..

[@noahater5785]

Or perhaps a primitive exhaust vent to vent the fumes coming out of those furnaces?

[@hugozanitti4083]

hi; nice 2cu; very good music on the route; nice views 2; thx 4 the tour

[@cbrrob1000]

Your editing skills are impressive, that intro was awesome. 💕

[@Pyracantic]

Fockkk yeah Dakota and Shelby back at it again! This is exactly the kinda video I needed to get over my massive hangover! 🤣

[@thekingofafrican7771]

You are very good at your job and the things you do at work 🙏🏿🙌🏿❤️👏🏿

[@michaelp.5460]

Nice video Shelby! I was in Bellville this week, too bad it was Michigan.

[@livinnextlevel3942]

I researched that place a little online under nevadapedia and seems like that area may have been the town with saloons, post office maybe had a railway going thru. You will have to look it up. Pretty interesting to research pictures of what it did look like. Thank you for sharing and yes be careful on your exploring!! Thank you Dakota for being by moms side!!❤️🤘🏻

[@livinnextlevel3942]

@happiness-By-The-Mile I don’t have that WhatsApp sorry..

[@demacf6805]

Fun stop along the way! I was a little surprised to find Belleville on Google Maps, thanks for the side trip - most trucking vlogs take a little hike across truckstop parking lots.

[@johnkral627]

Another good video. Thanks.

[@UNKNOWN37473]

That was an awsome journey... you should do it again in spring...

[@ShelbyHBTM]

That's a great idea. I think I am going to try to film differently too and explore farther back. The shacking was so terrible but I think I have a solution for next time :)

[@UNKNOWN37473]

@@ShelbyHBTM doesnt have to be pro quality filming. What you are doing is good enough.. Its normal everyday life in your world.

[@Ed-tk1yx]

Very nice view. Be careful of ice so you don't slip. Keep up the good work.

[@johnvelas70]

You don't know it but that fabric might be where they hid Jimmy Hoffa.

[@jeffgoodenough9932]

I was thinking the same thing get away from that edge because Dakota is going to help you much if you fall into a big hole.

[@robertschoenborn6822]

I have the irresistible urge to comment.. very wicked cool I absolutely love it.. and you sound like a chipmunk excellent music choice... " DONE DID GOOD SHELBY " 👋💯🤪👍🏃‍♀️🤟 see you next time...

[@Ras7685]

That has got to be safer than driving...Cheers !

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Terrific video outstanding background music you and Dakota stay safe and well❤️

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I’m so glad you liked it

[@frankkrahn9931]

Thank you for the adventure

[@javierleonwebtruck_es9749]

When you stop to explore places, you must be careful not to get docked.

[@dougb3647]

Think nothing of the camera shake. It added to the adventure!

[@TheTOOTO14]

😯Woow Just amazing country side, Oh yeah you done it, so wide,so wilde,, only just care you and sweeheart Dakota, ✌️💓🐕😏💓

[@FDNY8231]

Looks like it was quite the town back in the day. Like everything, comes, and goes. Be safe out there ... Love ya, and nanners 🍌🍌🍌 for Dakota.

[@AntSeek]

Shaky cam notwithstanding, I absolutely loved this👍Bleak and mysterious...

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I definitely plan to do it differently next time. I am learning as I go :)

[@kellyrobertj.6548]

I actually live in a down called Belleville haha cool!

[@coreyerwin2536]

Just went over Donner today, sitting in cali now!

[@ILKBNS]

I've been past there a few times, thanks now I don't need to walk up there for nothing 😋