Leaving California & Going to Planet Arizona Ghost Town - Abandoned Mining Town

We're on our way back to Arizona for some exploration of the old mining town, Planet Arizona.
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[@junemacintyre5289]

What a great video

[@toddjohnston4788]

Really enjoyed! Thanks for taking me along ☺️, 👍

[@johnholliday6011]

Great video thank you

[@marilynrenaud1892]

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoyed the video... looks like a great place to visit! Safe travels Dave. 👍😁

[@lucillehjort8110]

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year! Wishing you safe travels.

[@paper_belle9770]

I remember those old oil can racks! I’d forgotten about those! Cool!

[@davidhinote6046]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@joeh9093]

That was great brings back memories of your videos !! 🖒😊

[@billcade3325]

Good video

[@beverlywinslow10]

Enjoyed!! Thank you. Be safe. 😊🐕‍🦺⛰🏍🛣

[@bobg8309]

👍👍👍

[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@sandifoster8782]

happy thanksgiving... this is another great video....

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks so much!

[@wierpkevin]

That’s a sweet running classic Bounder, nice

[@katesinclair2645]

Looks like Bella had a great time. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

😉👍

[@DesertRat5073]

Good luck and stay safe out there.

[@ckellar01]

I'm in Arizona. Hate the summers though. Stay cool then and warm in the winter.

[@denaredford6701]

Nice ride , enjoy . I love the beautiful scenery that surrounds the Arizona desert . My favorite state in the fall and winter months .

[@gaillittle1700]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave and Bella. Thanks for another adventure.

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you! Thanks for coming along! :)

[@deedeew4040]

At the end Bella wanted to go visit. She is adorable. Loved watching your video.

[@jamesconway4821]

Really awesome footage of the caves. I've never seen that type of blue in rocks. looks like something from Mars. Happy holidays to you. I really enjoy your Channel.. Thanks for the awesome views...

[@raydavison8498]

Happy Thanksgiving, cool vid thanks for sharing

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks! You too!

[@tapestrytart4087]

Happy Thanksgiving ✌️♥️another cool video🌍

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks so much!

[@watbri1801]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃🦃🦃

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@edcronin5409]

You will be happy we are sold our house in the east bay last year ! In Suncity Az life is so good now live love & be happy

[@danielparker1808]

Very interesting video Dave 👍 stay safe

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks, will do!

[@danapeckham4754]

Nice to see you back with friends. That was a fun explore. Hi Bella.

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes it was!

[@paulairola7041]

gas at Love's I-40 and hwy. 95 is $2.29

[@0thereviewer586]

Hi there dave,bella.hope u enjoyed Turkey day.. I thought u was off to Yuma & cali for winter. Thxs for video

[@coloradonative4997]

The blue stone is tourquoise ( I think) it is considered a Jemstone

[@DavidHBurkart]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave!

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@terrywheelock9458]

Marmon Herrington used to make tanks!

[@junemacintyre5289]

If you see the Blue Rocks again like that maybe you could collect some you could probably have a nice collection and we would all like to see it okie dokie?

[@nancywolfe1983]

Hope you and Bella had a great Thanksgiving.

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@davepalmetto]

Happy thanksgiving

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks, same to you!

[@stevehesseltine1898]

the blue rock looks like Topaz

[@carolwest6095]

👍

[@discatcher]

I just filled up today for 1.69 a gallon here in Michigan...

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

Cool video. Loved the old gas station. As a kid we would go to OK for family. Along the way I remember an old gas pump that the gas would fill up a glass top and the drain when Dad would then fill the car. It was fun to watch. That ghost town was neat and thanks so much for another great video. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bella.

[@sueprostko3222]

I was born in Bakersfield Ca... nice to visit,, would NEVER live there again.. Love the overlook scenery shot, Beautiful just like Bella.. Think the blue stone is

[@rmcnasty7319]

Happy Thanksgiving Nice old Gold Towns. Thank you for sharing. Camp Safe 🦃

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks! Same to you!

[@kele1264]

I'm glad you won't leave Bella alone when you're camping alone. And the blue? That is turquoise. A number of turquoise mines in AZ, maybe that was one of them. Quite interesting!! That was a fun outing! Thank you! Hugs and kissies for Bella!

[@lorilake7613]

Bella needs a beast rider dog holder for your motorcycle. You may be able to fit one to your ebike as well.

[@Lilstinker63]

That Blue rock your seeing is Turquoise

[@travishagan8951]

Happy Thanksgiving from me and Andorra the pretty kitty

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@sherivanhorsentikihutrv7377]

the blue is actually raw copper.

[@justincredible1024]

9:10 that thing sounds good.Nice don't take her for granted.Looks like you having great time

[@DavesRVLife]

It runs great, and will be due for some maintenance again soon! I'll take care of it! :)

[@roneberhart1696]

turquoise in There

[@599miata]

Blue is a copper vaine.

[@hhs73girl]

welcome to the Turquoise mining industry. thats why its locked down. those veins can be huge. probably are in deep.. would love to go inside there...

[@kathywehmeyer55]

I think you need to be shopping for a toy hauler and a side by side. LOL

[@LynneAnn51]

So enjoy these road trips & travels. The old gas station pumps & the truck were great. Understand the need for a break... enjoyed the old ruins & history. Is that blue turquoise? Do you encounter snakes in these desert walks? Take care, stay safe. 👍🙏😉

[@thomasnightingale7897]

Happy 🦃 turkey day Dave and bella

[@craigtarbox3499]

The blue stuff is certainly a clue. And they probably didn't give up on that shaft, more likely were chasing a vein that played out. The blue stuff looks like the by product of either copper or silver. My kind of video. Thanks for sharing.

[@russellhancock9765]

There is an old C.W. McCall song that Mentions The Conico Station.

[@russellhancock9765]

It's called Crispy Critters.

[@sandypratt8951]

Thanks for the ride.❤️👍

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks for coming! :)

[@m.mickeypayne9811]

Marmon -_Herrington built axle and transfer cases and some truck and military vehicles and partnered with Ford motor company in 1950's -1960's. From Wikipedia.. tons more information.

[@heatherwatson8273]

Hi Dave, There are so many things you do, that Bella could do with you, you could teach her to ride on the back of the motorbike like we do here in Australia, and she can run fast enough to keep up with you on the ebike, it would be hard for her in the beginning because she's not normally allowed to run, but Blue Healers where breed for running fast and long distance, happy holidays (or as we say here, Merry Christmas) to both of you. Greetings from Sydney Australia.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

It would be really cool if you could acquire a early 60’s RV to use for your adventure. It would be a upkeep nightmare but unique. I enjoy seeing the older gas stations, reminds me of my younger days. Poor Bella can’t be alone. Lol. Enjoy your day and be safe.

[@philipcho8664]

That old gas station looks like a set out of the movie "It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world".

[@Scorpiomary]

Still have King Edward cigar factory here. Lot of it automated. Enjoyed your vlog ❣️ I like 'old'stuff🧡💛🧡 Hope your holiday was peaceful. Take care.

[@DavesRVLife]

Thank you Mary!

[@Scorpiomary]

@@DavesRVLife 🌞

[@billyhendoe4170]

Did you seed any birds below that windmill?

[@donsaunders6069]

When you stopped in the turnout, you were looking north from the southern shore of the Bill Williams arm of Lake Havasu...... The settlement to your left is Havasu Springs, The settlement to your right is Hillcrest Bay Estates...... Across the water is also Arizona shoreline....... In less than a mile, after passing the entrance to Havasu Springs, you will descend a steep hill and the settlement there is Parker Dam, Az and is next to the river below the dam...

[@bambihargrove6499]

It was Beautiful, one handed had me concerned but you did great. 🐾🐾👍

[@rmil4531]

You always try and bring us something interesting Dave, thank you.😷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😍

[@DavesRVLife]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Kramer Junction is close to my neck of the woods here in the High Desert. The Twenty Mule Team Rd sign was named after the mule teams used to haul Borax out of mines in the area back in the day. Lots of history in this area. As far as the lockdowns, especially in these rural areas, folks are basically taking a less stringent approach to the governor's mandates

[@coloradonative4997]

O crap I’m showing my age!!!! The gas pump with “ little light” is not a light it had a small spinning wheel that as the gas was pumping the little paddle wheel would spin l guess that proved that gas’s was being pumped ,if you slowed the flow with the nozzle the little paddle wheel would also slow its rotation and vise versa

[@Desertthorn11]

CONOCO was started in 1875, and was a part of Phillip's 66

[@virtue_signal_]

Is the blue Rock turquoise?

[@auggy53]

everytime i watch one of your videos i have to pause it and try and get the bugs off my monitor screen,it never works .lol have a good ride.

[@DavesRVLife]

Sorry about that! lol :)

[@barackmycat9448]

1st Turkey day by myself. It`s actually quite peaceful. Good luck Dave........

[@DavesRVLife]

Bella and I ended up distancing ourselves from others.

[@vangazmicvoyage5077]

Would my 2 wheel drive Ford E250 van make it down the road to Planet? That blue rock was likely either copper or torquoise.

[@desertwind306]

Thanks for another good adventure. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bella!

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@Thefireballlady]

Thank you for sharing all this beauty!

[@DavesRVLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bcoppola1001]

thanks Dave, that was awesome

[@DavesRVLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamelaandrade6930]

Thanksgiving wishes to you and Bella, Dave, have a blessed day.

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@virtue_signal_]

In Dallas Texas it's a $1.69 a gallon.

[@jerrysims7900]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave, I'm alone today also.

[@karenlara9739]

Me too 🥲

[@jerrysims7900]

@@karenlara9739 Sorry to hear, I have no family and my home burnt 8/8 and living in a motel. I know sounds like I am felling sorry for myself but if I don't who will............

[@jerrysims7900]

@messin with mike I think we who are alone today should all hold hands within KZbin and say THANK YOU for still being Alive!!

[@sevyclark3772]

Me2

[@jerrysims7900]

@messin with mike Thank you so much for the reply it mean a lot to me....

[@miloryan1]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave 👍

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@FranksWorld1]

Boy, ....Betty motors along real nice for a big class A Did you modify the Engine for more performance?

[@annamaybeekman5152]

That was a fast trip to Calif. Dave.I AM COOKING A 22 LB. TURKEY. I ALSO AM ALONE TODAY WITH MY 2 DOGS AND BIRD IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER IN S. CA.. CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YR. WHEN I BUY MY PROPERTY IN N. IDAHO AMD MOVE THERE

[@netty7761]

The blue you are seeing is turquoise. My parents use to go down there to get raw turquoise for their jewelry making. They would buy it from a few shops in the area and it was actually mined there. They told them if they found some on the ground outside the mines they could take it, but anything in the mines were off limits of course.. just a little tip bit my dad just shared with me while he watched this video with me.

[@darlinda9566]

🚦 safe travels. 💜🌹

[@doraannekey5228]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave and Bella❗🦃 🦃 ☺️

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks so much!

[@cabbking]

That old Flying A was very similar to my Grandfather’s station although his Coke cooler was inside the office part and he had Nehi Grape and Orange swimming in the icy water along with Coke of course, and Dad’s Root Beer. His station was in the middle of the state of Maine. I first saw it in about 1957 but his was one of the first gas stations in the state in the early 1920s.

[@DavesRVLife]

I remember those icy waters in a machine at our local country corner store! :)

[@lindakrusyna7275]

very interesting thank you

[@DavesRVLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@LynneAnn51]

FYI. In 1932 Marmon-Herrington built the first all-wheel-drive truck and trailer combination, and the largest trucks ever built at the time, for oil pipe construction in Iraq. Construction of all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicles and conversion of existing vehicles to AWD were among the company's products. Headquarters: Louisville, Kentucky, United State

[@paulairola7041]

Is this the Bill Wiliams river area?

[@montanarich5915]

happy Thanksgiving Dave, safe travels

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@DavesRVLife hope it went well for you... blessings from Pa.

[@dsmeadows2848]

See if you can find anything that says "Douglas Oil"...My Grandfather was owner or part owner of that whole company in the 30' and 40's.. That is until Rockefellar swooped in and basically stole the wells, refinery, and 250 gas stations up and down the coast of California. I would love to see any kind of sign saying Douglas Oil .... ~Deb

[@lightman442]

Thanks for the ride this morning!

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks for coming along! :)

[@suesokoloski6644]

Happy thanksgiving God bless🦃🦃

[@DavesRVLife]

Same to you!

[@ddrose06]

Nice vid, Dave. It was nice to see Bella having so much fun, with her friend.

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes it was!

[@jerrysims7900]

Thank you for the ride on your bike, but please be careful....

[@DavesRVLife]

Thank you, I will!

[@arizonaguy7574]

Thanks Dave, new sub here... I love that whole S UT, N AZ, E CA area!! *gives Bella a huge scratch behind her ears*

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

I hope you enjoyed this Thanksgiving day. I wonder if the blue veins in the rock is turquoise.

[@craigtarbox3499]

It sure does look like Turquoise, butttt , I believe someone would have stolen it by now ! North American Turquoise is being mined out, making it more , and more valuble.

[@ckellar01]

@@craigtarbox3499 then it would be rare right? I say to pick some out. Can't hurt

[@craigtarbox3499]

@@ckellar01 Actually it might hurt ! Depending on who owns the land. Mineral collecting is allowed on some land in that area, and against the law on some. Most likely that is Chrsysocolla and not Turquoise , which is also used to make jewelry. If it had been me I would've had to bring some of it home !!! LOL

[@bernadettebailey4974]

Hi , Dave. Is the standard sign in your video anything to do with Amoco? My Dad was an Amoco agent here in Australia and l have a few old oil cans etc. l even have the dip stick he used to check the levels of the underground fuel tanks. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

[@lcinflorida8728]

I always enjoy your videos! Happy Bird Day!!!

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks so much!

[@rebabutcher1433]

Enjoyed your video ! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@DavesRVLife]

Thank you! You too!