I Visited The Oldest Trees In The World

Hey guys! This week I took a quick adventure to Nevada to check in on two mining towns I've wanted to go to for a while. Gold Point, Nevada and Goldfield, Nevada. Both were important mining towns back in the day. Both provide inspiration and ideas on my efforts at Cerro Gordo.
On the way back, I stopped by the Bristlecone Pine Forest, home to the oldest trees in the world! It was a nice day off the mountain that gave me all sorts of new ideas.
I'm rapidly coming up on my 1-year anniversary of being at Cerro Gordo full-time! I'm putting a lot of work into a recap video and can't wait to share that with you in a few weeks.
I really appreciate all the support for this channel and the town. It's really made this past year up here special. Thank you.
If you're interested in more photos from my adventures, check out my Instagram: / brentwunderwood
Cerro Gordo T-Shirts and more: store.cerrogordomines.com/
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
Thank you all so much!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thanks so much for watching! If you aren't already subscribed, please do, it really helps the channel. In 2 weeks, I will have been up here for a full year. I'm working hard on that video and I can't wait to share it with you!

[@ordinarypete]

We love this sh*t!

[@Lib3x]

Correction, The world's oldest tree is named Old Tjikko. It's a 9,565 year old spruce in sweden ;)

[@jameshardin3265]

This is by FAR my favorite youtoube channel! Thank you so much for putting this out. Being a construction engineer, and my father being an architect, I wish that we could help you out! Unfortunately, We are in San Antonio.

[@Lib3x]

@UCqySbCge_c6Ufs0rpBRuj9w how is a 5066 old tree older than a 9565 old tree?

[@ordinarypete]

@@Lib3x Nuh Uh. The oldest individual tree in the world is a 5,066 year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine, in the White Mountains of California. Old Tjikko is a 9,550 year-old ‘clonal’ tree that has regenerated *new* trunks, branches and roots over millennia rather than an *individual tree of great age* now go get you a lollipop.

[@llllllll1014]

In five years Brent is going to be starting his videos like "So we paved all the roads up to the chairlifts, and the new silver vein from our open pit operation is paying for a second helipad, hopefully we can finish refilling Owens Lake before winter..."

[@Als33nbaas]

😂🤣😂

[@taitealexandria5961]

Perfect.

[@absidian152]

Hahahaha

[@richardfellows5041]

Not sure about the rest but refilling Owens Lake would be really good. Maybe even restart the ferry service.

[@PeppieP]

Noooooooo please nooooooo!!!!

[@limaechonumismatics]

A line you said really hit me. “These are 5000 year old trees growing on mountains that are billions of years old. You know, it’s insane. It’s too much to comprehend, and I think we need that sometimes. Something so much bigger than us that we can’t comprehend it. It shrinks our problems back down to their appropriate size.” When I heard that I literally looked at my wall and said, “dang he’s right.”

[@jlt131]

and did your wall agree?

[@smokin67dog]

@@jlt131 He can't answer. The wall fell on him.

[@charleshicks604]

This comment deserves more than trolling comments. Your intelligence is the most important thing you have. I see what you're saying. We numb . But we have ways to understand how magical we are. It took 4-5 billion years for all the "energy" to cool and make matter (hydrogen) eventually making suns that explode to make the iron in your blood. We are beautiful mistakes, math says there is alien life, but our math right now says it's literally impossible to get to. I get caught up in these things sometimes.

[@roxydegall3699]

I literally teared up a little, when i heard him saying these wise words! And thank you for bringing them in written form, i will do a post tomorrow using what you have written here! Thank you!

[@roxydegall3699]

@@charleshicks604 me too my Friend me too!

[@facethestrange15yearsago81]

I hate it when he misses an upload. I immediately start thinking that he's trapped in a fucking cave.

[@kipohara5992]

I know the feeling......LOL

[@deirdrepasko9965]

I know, I think that too, or he's injured from being too close to a cliff and the rocks gave way.

[@lisetury2840]

Me too! Thats why im scrolling in the comment section, looking for answers!

[@banzaibadger]

Too bad he doesn't have a Twitter account to drop an update if he isnt posting a video.

[@chrome2yourdome]

lol i worry about him toooo , i think it would be smart to store some water and food supplys in the caves incase caved in 1 day . and whenever goes exploring to leave note on where he is going and what time or ya text his buddy info incase somethin happen

[@Wonderhussy]

You are one cool dude! I have a lot of respect for what you are doing and the way you are doing it 👍✌️

[@roberttownsend413]

How long until you go there

[@Wonderhussy]

I've been meaning to go for a long time! I have an expedition planned up that way in a couple of months, and I will definitely stop by then if he's around

[@gregoryamour3388]

Amen!

[@KimberleyW]

Nice to see you here! Love your videos! Especially when you went in the American Hotel, love the vibe you give off, keep up the great work

[@jimcharlton7869]

I appreciate that you don't always tell people where places actually 'Are'. I have a long history in the Mojave, and the Eastern Sierra.... going back to the 60's.. Vegas memories from 1966. Want some very 'Secret Squirrell' locations? I am currently transportation limited... So it's fun to see some of my old Haunts, at least on the Digi-Matic. You were very near our private hangout- The Ta-----ck Mine. Tons of tree porn-,there! I will going back to S.G. town tooo- soon.

[@louishall9224]

The Bristlecone Pine tree is actually how I first found out about Cerro Gordo, I was watching an old documentary about the trees, and It had an interview with Jody in the town

[@delsaj69]

Cerro Gordo is totally on my bucket list now.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Amazing! Yes, Mike and Jody were amazing people. I hope to do them proud.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

@@delsaj69 And mine, once it's ready for visitors. I like photographing urban landscapes, and places like Gold Point seem rich in interesting things to photograph. I also like the way the road in Gold Point just stops. Kind of an interesting juxtaposition of old dirt road, and new black top.

[@jafizzle95]

It's easy for out-of-staters to forget that California isn't just LA and big cities. Glad to have this series as a reminder.

[@dirkdiggler1242]

LA sucks!

[@briancherry1]

What

[@jessieoropeza5430]

We spoiled, we got the cities, mountains, beaches, deserts all in one

[@oldblood_eyes]

exactly. im from central cali where it's all flat agriculture lands BUT surrounded by the sierra nevadas on the east, the beaches on the west, more mountains up north and then desert southeast. so fucking lucky to literally have everything within a days reach.

[@southaussielad2496]

This is a part of California that I'd love to see. Growing up in a desert myself, it would be great to check out the old country roads and see what and who's out there

[@hexualdeviant]

Future Archeologists: "We've discovered an important site in Nevada, where many vehicles have been buried in an elaborate pattern around what we assume is a kings burial site"

[@tankslayr901]

History channel in 300 years

[@frankupham1214]

My Aunt is a primary caregiver of that tree. Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

[@dallen8997]

no disrespect intended, but how do you care for a dead tree?

[@johngreen1823]

@@dallen8997 😂😂😂

[@1978ranger]

@@dallen8997 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thescoutgod]

@@dallen8997 on the chance that you actually mean that, they probably "care" for it by stopping people from tagging it with graffiti or otherwise destroying it.

[@norlanderduwallis9074]

@@dallen8997 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasmith1867]

Wow Brent, you have really developed a very good style and narration skills. These videos are getting better and more professional by the week. Especially the nature views. Keep it up.

[@johnjohnsson9483]

Something that does evolve quickly is the quality of your channel! The narriaton, the composition and quality both of the handheld and of the drone footage combined with superb editing with the perfect balance of calm scenes still without the being too long, all topped up by a good selection of background music, that supports the visual experience in the right volume. I was with this channel from the beginning, and if you don’t fall into a mine shaft, this journey will be a valued part of my life ass well as yours. Please stay safe and please have a system that will allow SAR to find you, in case you get trapped.

[@hippymama100]

I grew up (I'm 38) LISTENING to Gunsmoke! We were poor, didn't have a TV. On Sunday evenings NPR would have a radio program called "The Big Broadcast". They played all the great old shows. Gunsmoke, Lum N' Abner, Dragnet, Johnny Dollar, etc. My Dad would spread blankets on the living room floor, and my little sister and I would fall asleep to the old radio programs. Those are the very sweetest memories I have of my childhood. I still listen to them today, to fall asleep at night. Someday, hopefully I could visit Cerro Gordo, and experience the Wild West, too! ♥️

[@hippymama100]

And I can also still remember how Gunsmoke opened: "Around Dodge City, and in the territory out West, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. Marshall, and the smell of (dramatic pause) gun smoke.

[@ryand.3858]

Yours truly, Johnny Dollar! The local NPR station still airs those old programs. I always had a soft spot for JD and the old sci fi stuff (X Minus One in particular). Still I’ve heard my fair share of Gunsmoke as well and was always entertained. ✌️

[@thecocktailian2091]

You picture people gathered around the fire for the radio programs one thinks of the 1940's not so much the 1980's. I think I was listening to Dr Demento in the eighties.

[@hippymama100]

@@ryand.3858 yep! My daughter requests Johnny Dollar regularly, to fall asleep to. It's the first show in the lineup. Here's the link, for anyone interested: wamu.org/show/the-big-broadcast/

[@pup8112]

So I bought at 4x4 Jeep today. The sales guys asked me “Why a 4x4?”. I said, I hope someday to drive to Cerro Gordo to help Brent Underwood rebuild it. You tell the best stories 👍🏼

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Would have been better off getting a 4x4 pick up truck then you would have had a bed to put stuff in to help 😉

[@GhostTownLiving]

Amazing!! Bring it on up! I'll be here to give a tour (and with plenty more stories to tell haha.)

@@Jacobtheunwise Jeep makes a truck. It's called the Gladiator.

[@Jacobtheunwise]

@ I never said they didn't I said she should have got a truck

[@orangesaregood1428]

"Abandon your ego and grow your heart" .... so beautiful! 🤗🤗

[@finlandsuomi6144]

Finland Suomi Hi from Finland!! 🇫🇮 I just find you. This is so different and unique! Love this!!

[@NecrofilmLTD]

I was born and raised in California, and I am continually amazed and humbled learning new things, every single week, on this channel. Thank you, Brent!

[@rainman7992]

The way them trees grow probably did not make the wood useful, that probably helps with their longevity. If they grew straight and tall, somebody would have chopped them down to build a home or hotel...oh no, wait.

[@ministe2003]

I absolutely love your closing scenes and monologues, they're genuinely inspirational. You're a phenomenal orator and videographer.

[@OneMorePutt]

Brent, you really live in a beautiful, interesting and contrasting part of the world. I however feel that wherever you lived, you'd still be able to find the beauty and highlight it in the best way. This is by far is the best channel on youtube and I'm really enjoying your story and passion for the piece of earth that you have found yourself the guardian of. Last year I watched a video about a guy who bought a redwood forest in California, titled "50 years off-grid: architect-maker paradise amid NorCal Redwoods". The guy could easily be you in 50 years. Different patch of earth, but similar passion and vision. So inspiring.

[@ChrisDogan]

That type of self reflection comes from spending a year off the grid in a ghost town! Respect on your journey my friend, tell the ghosts I said hello😂😂

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Your cinematography is insanely good.

[@muireann3010]

These videos are so special to me. It's strange, I'm from a smallish town in Southern Ireland and have barely ever left the country yet you make Cerro Gordo and the areas around it feel like home. I watch these videos when I'm feeling anxious or upset and they make me feel safe and grounded. Beautiful scenery and rich history mixed with a bit of deep thoughts from Brent and you have a perfect channel

[@amandam228]

Gun smoke is a show that brings back so many memories. I remember watching with my dad loving each and every episode. I am just 18 years old but I appreciated that show more than anything.

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

"Car forrest" reminds me of "Cadillac Ranch" outside of Amarillo, Texas. I spent many teenage nights at Cadillac Ranch..good times.

[@danielcadwell9812]

There was a Cadillac ranch in Longview Washington as well

[@ordinarypete]

2:39 Same time the drone camera stops Brent slightly swerves. He left that in there for us 😂

[@monomixer]

that's this weeks near death experience for Brent

[@ordinarypete]

@@monomixer 😂 💯

[@thomasr1051]

"Will my problem matter in five thousand years? definitely not. Will it matter in five years? or five days even? Yknow I dont think so." This really spoke to me. I'm really stressed in life right now. And i dont need to be. Also exploring your own backyard really spoke to me. I live in BC Canada and there is so much beauty and a little bit of history to explore

[@frederickkaffanke3253]

Lmao this dude actually started his video with "this week I'll go on an adventure". As if living in a ghost town, re-building buildings and going into old mines isn't enough. xD

[@davidmeisel1931]

Hello Brent, when I was a younger man, went to visit my aunt and family in Colorado. My aunt was very smart, I was treated to Bristlecone pines at a elevation of @ 11,000 ft. That being @ timberline in the Rockies, older than Christ, was how she explained the age. Miss her, recently passed away. Don't forget what you were taught while young. Great stuff.

[@matthewbrown7432]

Bummer you missed Walt! He’s a very cool guy, spent the night there and enjoyed his bar on a motorcycle trip. Speaking of motorcycle trips I’ll be out in Death Valley in 2 weeks and I would love to come visit and even lend a hand with anything you need!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Walt is amazing. We shared many stories 6 months ago when I first met him. Very bummed to miss him this time. Ride on up the hill when you're out this way!

[@johndough23]

Great now the wild creatures have to be tormented by these GD illegal Harley Davidson Motorcycles. DEFEND your behavior. Come-on BIG MAN defend your irresponsible riding of your baby tricycles thru wild places.

[@FordGuy]

@@johndough23 you sound fun

[@johndough23]

@@FordGuy Yep and you are a pathetic overgrown 3 year old. This forest is a miracle. It is direct evidence to support the Biblical Flood account. The fact one with INTEREST and GRACE can visit them alone should be protected as carefully as the trees themselves. LOUD transportation options should not be allowed near any of this. Bad enough people have to put up with the juvenile practices of men with penis issues in urban areas. if you want to share your travel adventures to your friends do so with a private video. Thank You.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@@johndough23 WTH are you talking about?

[@flows-edits]

I was walking in the desert listening to your talk at the end and it helped change my prospective on the things around me and made to walk to the oldest cactus near me about 100+ years old and just truly enjoyed it and it’s Beauty

[@nak4651]

"Chasing nostalgia." Thanks so much for posting. It's a great pleasure to watch this video.

[@olinbwest1627]

Excellent narrative. Especially enjoy the airal shots, really show off the emence space of the landscape, nice. Thanks for being such a good host taking us along on this ride.

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Beautiful - particularly the closing comments.

[@wetrick]

You have both the gift of youth and the wisdom of age. You use both gifts well. As a result, I believe your vision will be realized and you will be remembered for it. You have another attribute, namely that of creating beautiful photography which enables you to share with others. Thank you. I look forward to all your future videos.

[@yesterdaydream]

I quit wearing bras a few years ago if the Gold Point bar needs some more hanging decor hahaha

[@GhostTownLiving]

hahah, I'll let Walt know!

[@angelabirmingham3377]

Those trees look like art work. So pretty 😍

[@clam371384]

Hi, I visited Eldorado Canyon in Navada in Jan. It was a Silver & Gold mines and the town was name in 1857. And a family bought that town and provide historic mine tours and of course the history of the town. Very interesing .... and when i was there, the most unforgettable moment was the air and the quietness and the calm I felt.

[@johndough23]

Wait till the idiots on the Harleys show-up there. Go to Virginia City sometime. You will think you are at Sturgis.

[@850are2]

Something about this place is so intriguing. I watch one episode every day.. Someday I plan to come say hi

[@rg3412]

The depth of your commentary is why I keep coming back here.

[@KeithDoesThings]

You are one hell of a man brother. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your content.

[@mikeselling7429]

I visited the Ancient Bristlecone Forest back in 1985 on a college field trip. This video was a great opportunity to reminisce - thanks Brent!

[@scottmccullough1979]

Found your channel about a month ago. Can’t stop watching. Great stuff. History Rocks. 🇨🇦

[@jeffreykreiley7265]

One of my favorite places to hike and ponder. First off you go to Schatt’s Bakery in Bishop and get yourself some sheepherder’s bread, go up to the Bristlecones, then back down to the valley to a hot spring and soak. That’s a good day.

[@toniasalways]

"My grandfather used to watch..." I just felt REALLY old!

[@rollinrat4850]

My grampa too, And my Dad. I watched Gunsmoke with both of them. Now they're gone but never forgotten. They're among my life's heroes. They left many wonderful memories.

[@philosophicalblueberry8986]

cant believe im excited to watch a video about an old tree 😄

[@budddove6480]

Thats a video in itself honestly... A Philosophicalblueberry watches a 4000 year old tree. Sounds like a SpongeBob episode lol

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

What a beautiful message at the end. Almost brought tears to my eyes thinking about how much of my own blip in time I’ve spent stressed and worried. Any time spent riddled with anxiety is too much. These things will pass, but so will we. Let’s spend it being positive and enriching the lives of those around us.

[@darceyflores6348]

The Bristlecone Forrest is such a magical place and so is Lone Pine. Thank you for shinning light on one of California's hidden gems.

[@laraine_w]

Hello! I love your story, and I love the story of Cerro Gordo past and present. I started following a few weeks ago and I am all caught up. I heard you say you try to be online when your videos premier. This is the first time I'm on during a premier. I just want you to know, I have a very hard past, and surviving that is a daily challenge. Your videos of your journey means so much to me, your words make a difference...thank you. 💜🙏🌻. Keep up the good work. Say hi to the goats and cats for me. I hope to meet you all someday. ✌️😎

[@ellismckinney4888]

❤❤

[@H.B.Fishing.]

Everything just seems to just stand still out there and it seems to be a peaceful place. I hope one day to be able to go and visit Cerra Gorda. I've been watching for a couple months now and i'm hooked.

[@Nuke5em]

I actually worked in the wood shop that made the cabinets for the new Bristlecone visitor's center after the first one burned down in 2008. Sadly, I didn't work on those cabinets because I was hired a few years later. Still went up to check them out though. I miss living in the Sierras, it is a gorgeous place!

[@patricialenaburg6553]

The tour was wonderful, along with some great history. Can't wait for your anniversary video, plus it's almost spring, and we can get back to town projects. We are living this along with you.

[@reneemm6519]

I love your reflections on live and the way you edit them into your videos with beautiful background music. Thank you so much for these videos, they get better each week. Enjoy your next weeks there to properly celebrate your one year anniversary!!

[@ScottFerreira]

YES!!! Especially looking forward to the 1 year recap video. Movie length premier? haha Can't wait to see...

[@TFord910]

It would be cool if you could include a list of pros and cons of owning a ghost town or living off grid. Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through you... until I realize my dream of living that way! ✌🏾🤟🏾🤘🏾🤙🏾

[@Westcoastgs]

@tres c it would be better if you just enjoyed all he has to offer in videos and other blogs, news clips etc, and draw your own conclusion. You won't be disappointed watching 🙃

[@TFord910]

@@Westcoastgs I have. Maybe, just maybe, it could be a recap to whet the appetite of someone who isn't aware of Brent's journey/ content. 😐

[@Westcoastgs]

@@TFord910 hopefully he does some kind of public journal we could all benefit from ? best wishes and luck

[@ragemodels]

@@TFord910 if u go through his older vids you will get all ur answers. Brent talks / shows us what are the ups and downs of owning a remote Ghost town !!! No running water is the biggest issue for him naturally !!!

[@TFord910]

@@ragemodels Yes. I know. 😐🙄 If YOU go back and take the time to read this thread, you'd know why I made my original comment.

[@lauriehill1520]

Those majestic Bristle Cone Pines look like they are doing ballet and lifting their branches up to worship our Heavenly Father in thanks for all they have seen over the thousands of years. Definitely brings things into perspective! Thanks for taking that hike for us to experience the beauty! 💖

[@JonathanGopez]

Your videos let city folk like us to explore the stark beauty of the world within our confined space. I love it. Keep them coming.

[@MsZoedog66]

Wow - there was some fantastic cinematography in this week's vlog, Brent. You have surpassed yourself. I liked the message at the end also about nature helping us get grounded and figure out what is truly important vs. the shallow. Thanks! 💗🌵

[@TylerGC]

Hey Man U inspire me so much I wanna buy my own property and build my own log cabin in the next few years just gotta save the money for a property down payment but I need to build a starter house to live in until the log house is planned and built so I’ve started collect pallets and reusing them to start making a roof it’s the first piece I’m trying to make of my future house I’m gonna prove my family wrong and prove to myself that I can do anything 🙏 THANK YOU

[@GhostTownLiving]

Awesome! I really hope you do it. And share some photos of the progress. Sounds like a dream.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Tyler.. do it bro!

[@TEWAdventures]

Mr Brent you are an old soul. You have such wisdom in your words. You are helping so many others with your words and deeds. Thanks.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Yes indeed a positive perspective is key thanks for sharing the journey

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Definitely have seen these trees featured in national geographic magazines, the growth rings and grain of those tree's would be incredible, it's my understanding that an ancient curse shall befall anyone who damages or disturbs these coniferous old schoolers.

[@user-nl2kr1nk9s]

Ghost Town Living; my favourite philosophy channel.

[@shaunacohn3205]

How the hell do you remember that KZbin name?? Haha

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

If you pack snow in the bed of your truck, you get much better traction. And you don't even have to unload it when it warms up.

[@benjaminletourneau5024]

I freaking love the in the car conversation with the camera. It Provides a very interesting angle and style of communication that I've always found welcoming and professional.

[@stevevicious6911]

Thanks Brent. I'm so stoked I've been following you on this journey. I love history. You have a great way of explaining all this amazing history. Thank you.

[@amelialin6903]

I grew up in So Cal and we used to visit old ghost towns all of the time. I have since moved to Texas, and I cannot wait to visit Cerro Gordo one day!

[@ErinRenee1990]

Which part of Texas are you in?

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

Excellent choice of moving OUT of commiefornia. Maybe one day, we can all go visit the ghost town of San Diego or LA! LOL I do love Brent's videos though. Made me think about looking into ghost towns for sale near me.

[@H.B.Fishing.]

Was born in San Diego but moved to Texas when I was real young. I live in Santa Fe near Galveston now. Just happen to click on your KZbin channel and heard a song you were singing while playing the piano. Your pretty good. I hope one day I can here you around a camp fire at Cerra Gorda. Take care.

[@ErinRenee1990]

@@H.B.Fishing. I love Galveston. There seems to be a lot of people who were born in California that come to Texas. My sister in law is from La and now lining in Hutto. I live in a place most Texans don’t even know exists. Lol.

[@BeingMe23]

I used to live in S. Texas about 33 yrs ago. My Sister lives in Houston TX and older Brother lives in Bay City TX.

[@cancerouslump5905]

i was here when you had 12k subs and to see you grow so quick and have a real passion and happiness at cerro gordo makes me smile love your vids keep it up!!!!

[@googleuser795]

Love your videos, something so atmospheric and enchanting about your town. My fav channel. Great content and your a brilliant chap too. Keep up the good work and best of luck with your project. It'll be a great success and life for you.

[@titusfuchs5653]

The message at the end is so true! Love your videos and your editing is really nice and relaxing. Would love to meet you once in my life and tell you in person, that you are awesome! Keep up the good stuff!

[@m_lies]

To 3:40 I think it's funny that many Americans think 100-200 years old buildings are ancient and think of them as relics of the past, and then there is me that still lives in a 230 years old building within Europe...

[@TheStillWalkin]

The difference is that the building that you live in is maintained and looked after.

[@zarasbazaar]

We don't think they're ancient. We just think they're old. They are relics of the past. A building from the 60s that's abandoned is a relic of the past. Oh, and fyi, I grew up on the east coast where we have plenty of houses from the 1700s and 1800s that are still inhabited.

[@ryanh4999]

It’s is interesting, but different parts of the United States view the past differently as well. In some parts, the oldest things are only 200 years old, but where I’m from in New England, people are still living in buildings from the 1600s. It doesn’t compare to Europe’s ancient history, but it’s what we got and we’re happy with it. And you’re right, they are relics of our past, just like your old building is a relic of your country’s past.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

@@ryanh4999 my ancestors followed the Bison so carried their homes with them... no ancient castles. Then again, if we had built castles maybe things would have been different.😂

[@kahdmus]

True. My grandparents house was built in 1108 in the English Lake District. However, what also amazes me is, albeit short, the rich history of the California coast. Fascinating, bloody, and colorful, yet packed into just a couple of hundred years. It may have been unsettled for longer, yet it make a the history no less fascinating and worthy of preservation.

[@SenorQuichotte]

I used to work at the bookstore there at Bristlecone, great place. Stop in say hi to Ranger Dave.

[@gayle4804]

Thank you for taking me and everyone that watches these blogs It not only is educational but magnificently beautiful

[@kellyhawes8901]

Thanks for sharing. The trees are so beautiful!

[@misskandyrain]

I’m never here this early 😂 I love these videos!! Can’t believe in 2 weeks time it will be a year.

[@Anna-ih5cj]

I love learning about History.

[@Anna-ih5cj]

@@stevenheeley5269 yes definitely

[@jackpualder1522]

Awesome video quality and narration. Been watching for only a few months and catching myself up to speed. Wishing you the best and dealing with my own envy. Thank you.

[@lesliecarson684]

When we see beautiful majestic scenery like you shared today... it’s sometimes hard to believe it’s the same country. Thank you for bringing us on your journey. I can honestly say I have learned more from your channel than many others I subscribe to. Please be safe and look forward to what you have planned for your 1st Year Anniversary!

[@jojo1308716]

To those 4 ppl that thumbs down this video before it even played deserves to have 7 years of bad luck

[@jackhoff3910]

Best to just euthanize them. They are obviously miserable souls. They should be put in to a peaceful rest like we do to our beloved house pets.

[@jenesisjones6706]

You, and me and pretty much everybody else have no idea WHY they are like that. I feel sad for those folk, but I sure never wish any ill will on them. It saddens me more how so many online folk turn on people, without knowing the WHY of those folks lives. I'm not a believer in religion, but I do believe that "let those without failings/fears/pain" and every other bad thing that happens to folks, cast the first stone. Hate breeds hate. Nasty words breeds nasty words. I also bet that Brent wouldn't stoop to reacting nastily to anyone who clicks the thumbs down on his videos.

[@jackhoff3910]

@@jenesisjones6706 Someone could find a cure for all forms of cancer and make a youtube video about how they discovered it. I guarantee you there would be thumbs down votes on the cure for cancer. Some people are just shitheads.

[@matterbob5x]

@@jackhoff3910 It is what it is, nothing to fret about.

[@jackhoff3910]

@@matterbob5x It is something to fret about. These are the types of people that live among us. It is disgusting and I want them put down humanely like we would do to a 20 year old dog with arthritis so bad it can't even walk.

[@sherriweibert3311]

Was able to visit the ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest a few years ago. It is such a magical place. I remember thinking how quiet it was there. I guess you could say the silence was deafening. Hardly a twitter of a bird or a buzzing of an insect. It was so strange but awe inspiring for sure. Those trees are amazing.

[@johndough23]

yep and Billions of people LITERALLY hate that sort of quiet. This is why it is the DUTY of all of us who cherish such places to give a nod and NOT advertise this to the scum. make these videos PRIVATE PLEASE.

[@bluej4601]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure today! Great channel!

[@yoniudkoff3577]

Amazing!!! I love the bristlecone pine forest. One of my favorite places on earth! A spiritual place. Great commentary!Fantastic vids ! Keep it up!

[@AdventuresRUs]

When driving and flying your drone goes wrong! (2:39) 😂 Another great video Brent.

[@beedumpling3820]

I've been to the Bristlecone Forest. It is indeed a humbling experience.

[@marymcdonald3778]

Thank you so very much for a glimpse at those fascinating trees. You have a wonderful outlook on daily problems I loved the video.

[@Over60sowhat]

Such a wonderful video! Thank you for your art and your thoughts, Brent! Both are very comforting! May God continue to Bless you always in all ways!! ♥️

[@josephlavery8429]

Hey Brent, That was a cool monologue at the end. Nice one Bro.

[@catherinekim1860]

Gold Field hotel's story is spooky!

[@johnbrowning1999]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@imhotepvisage]

Beautiful thoughts to leave us with. Thank You Brent!

[@bunnyonabunwithagunnicepun5689]

It's weird to think that, if old family legend is to be believed, my grandfather's bloodline is actually not too far from Earp's... Still, it's amazing to see all these old ghost towns that have refused to turn to ash without a fight!

[@Nippslippper]

@Ghosttownliving I'd love to come volunteer! Exploring is my thing , never a mine or ghost town but there's always a new time for everything . I feel we are very close man. I'm 45 mins from Austin, Texas so i know exploring a mountain, a mine or even an abandoned ghost town would be fun as we are used to it being flat in TEXAS . how you make some astonishing discoveries! Until then, Texas has your back keep it up bro

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Being from the same metropolitan area makes you close? I guess I’m ‘very close’ to the 20M ppl in NYC being from Mill Basin .. or does that only make me close to those in BK? So I’m only ‘very close’ to those 2.5M ppl then? Loll jus messin w you man ...

[@davidwilson8106]

@@MoAli-wm4of in England the accent will have changed 6 times in 45 mins drive

[@fuckyoutube5584]

In motha russia we are close to bears. As if we can communicate with one another even tho we are thousand mile away

[@jvkrause]

Thanks for sharing your journeys. Great photography.

[@debwallace100]

You are a wise man, Brent Underwood. Thank you again, for sharing the beauty of your corner of the world.

[@davidmoran6398]

Some 76 people saw a 5,000 year old living thing for the first time and were like “meh, where are the cat videos” 🤔

[@charlottewilliams3]

Hope your good Brent! Hopefully your not in any trouble at Cerro Gordo! Excited for your next update :)

[@AK-lv3xz]

Man, I really love your channel so much. This inspires me so much. Especially that episode where you had to stash your tent for the hike and stayed in the stone hut with your "coffin". Man some of those views and your input was very inspiring. Thank you for what you do.

[@livingvicariously5108]

I can't get out into nature due to health issues but I love watching your channel. It helps me when I can't get out and I love the stories and thoughts. Thank you for sharing.

[@Backgammon_Challenge]

Those Bristlecone Pine Forest trees started growing the same time humans were building pyramids!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Mind blowing to think about, isn't it?

[@ragemodels]

The pyramids are 12000 year old !!! But yea they were there when the trees were babies !!!

[@orps08]

I'm not sure what I'd do with my life without these videos! I feel like Brent is my mate...we just haven't met 🤣 I'd love to visit cerro Gordo one day. I feel like I know it so well. I cried my eyes out when the American hotel burnt down. Devastated. But what a way to deal with it. We overcome, we rebuild. Just please be careful Brent I generally worry for your life!

[@H.B.Fishing.]

I really like his stories and it seems like a peaceful place. Iv'e been hooked since the first day I started watching his videos. I'm not into going into mines but I like to watch him do it.

[@teresanoel6355]

Awrsome road trip. Thanks for taking us along. Powerful message at the end too.

[@MsBigBrownEyes]

I love how your words inspire me and just give me peace and comfort of remembering to enjoy all the little things aside from the busy city life. Can't wait to go up to CG one day.