Overnight in an Abandoned Ghost Town (Bodie, California)

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[@BlackCeII]

It's great to hear you actually give some history of a place you're at instead of us just enjoying it curiously through your enjoyment. More history and geology lessons please!

[@annekurt5818]

Hi Nikki, I’m the great grand daughter of Ella Cain, and just wanted to say, you did a fantastic job with this Bodie vlog! You captured the stories and the history very well! Thank you - love your channel. 😊

[@joeoutabout2947]

Was it Ella that wrote a book with stories of Bodie? Almost 30 years ago, I worked with an old man named Leroy, that worked with the Cain family in the 1950's. He let me borrow a book, written by the last resident of Bodie. It was a fascinating book. It couldn't be sold today without editing. The words she used to describe the minorities in town are considered political incorrect today. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the book.

[@annekurt5818]

Yes, Ella did write a book called The Story of Bodie and it is still available at some of the local shops. She was a colorful storyteller and it was written with the language of that time period in that locale. Some of it is certainly not appropriate for todays climate, but like any period piece, it reflects stories as they would’ve been told in that era.

[@maddieray5406]

Super cool to see you post here and see this video! I grew up in Mammoth, near Bodie and went to Bodie many times from a very young age. I also remember the lake that was white! It looks the same to me that it did back in the 70s when I was 5 years old, so they're doing a good job of preventing its decline! Do you know did your grandmother teach in that schoolhouse that is still there?

[@CaveCreek101]

Hi, your near Brent he’s a KZbinr channels called GHOST TOWN LIVING if you don’t know about him you should stop by? He bought the ghost town and back in the day it put LA on the map from all the supplies that were shipped from there . Check it out if you don’t know about Cerro Gordo ? I think that’s how you spell it 😅

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

Agreed!! 💯 I was just going to comment doing a collaboration with Brent!! ❤🎉 #davesandersstepdaughter

[@krismiller5474]

Cerro Gordo up out of Keeler. The channel is Ghost Town Living.

[@hellaBayAr3a]

Love the idea, but Bodie and Cerro Gordo are like 200 miles apart. And there's not exactly a paved road for a van just to roll up to Cerro Gordo, especially after hurricane hilary. It's completely destroyed so many roads in that area including Death Valley National Park.

[@BlackCeII]

​@@hellaBayAr3athe road has been repaired.

[@krismiller5474]

@@hellaBayAr3aThe road is open and her van could do it.

[@justinbarber24]

I have been to Bodie State Park, and I have to say, I learned more in this 19-minute video than I did spending the entire day there. Very well done Nikki.

[@joeblow9931]

Same here...and I've been there like 5 times

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Yay! Thank you!!!!

[@Johno144]

Same! 🎉

[@cassandrahemby653]

I think your dad would be so much fun at night, in a ghost town. He's such a hoot!!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

You’re so right! Then again, he could have fun doing anything! Love that man 🥰

[@TimHart-ew7ec]

It's always nice to see places that are preserving history.

[@mommakittyhiking]

One of my favorite episodes! I'm a total history junkie. I totally loved Huell Howser's California Gold series. If a network wants to reboot the series you should be the host. You are a 100% natural.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Thank you!!!!

[@sayitaintsl0w]

I have heard a lot of stories about people taking stuff from Bodie..even simple rocks..and then having terrible experiences. Apparently the park receives letters and the returned objects in the masses. I would love to hear more about your paranormal experiences..it’s fascinating. I am certain your banana costume made the ghosts think twice. Haha! Camper chasing you..like a huge squeaky toy. He’s so lovely.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Yes! I’ve heard this from a few sources and a few subscribers commented that they did and sent things back! WILD!

[@sayitaintsl0w]

@@NikkiDelventhal it is wild. Not long ago I believe people could access the buildings freely..which is why objects were taken. It appears that they have made strides to secure the property.

[@Allium_369]

I used to carry a nail from Bodie in my wallet.

[@Allium_369]

@@NikkiDelventhal I capture a picture of a ladies ghost there. It was through a window that was glazed over. I didn’t realize till years later when I was going through old photos.

[@matthewtapia4398]

Hahaha it’s funny u mentioned the rock cause that what my aunt did and she keep having car problems that send shivers through my body lol that crazy to have someone hear the same. So people done take anything plus it’s illegal to take anything from a national park

[@jerryjerrylee]

How about a Halloween special where you share some of those paranormal experiences you mentioned?

[@thomasshingleton9289]

Love Bodie!! You should explore a few of the old ghost towns in Nevada!

[@patriel1]

The spooky banana and the skinwalker were truly terrifying! I love visiting old places and think about how they lived in those times. Bodie must have been one wild passionate town. Your commentary helped paint that picture for us.

[@conniesmith3837]

What spooky stories do you have? What have you experienced? What do you feed Camper? How many times a day do you feed him? Thanks, Connie Smith in Salt lake City Utah 💜

[@bettyvarone4420]

I really enjoyed that tour, Camper seemed so interested in every building, not afraid of ghosts but you are so brave to stay there overnight. Love the history of old places.

[@YellowSun.]

Thanks for sharing all the awesome history of this town, I definitely have to visit this one, I love touring ghost towns. 👻😊🧡

[@RodRuth]

Nikki, the found overall volume was a little low this time, but it was a very interesting, educational, and entertaining video. You are clearly a very good tour guide. It would be terrific to see more videos along this vein. Well done........

[@beverlybickelman720]

I found no problems with the volume at all. Maybe it was your device!! Great video!!

[@RodRuth]

No problem with my device. I watch many other videos without volumne issues.@@beverlybickelman720

[@mikejurkowski]

You continue to amaze me with your quality content. I am absolutely loving this travel experience with you as my tour guide. Maybe you could consider a spooky mini series for the season. I feel like you are in your element right now.

[@alicerice8506]

Yes a spooky series. I suggested haunted hotels. She’s a great tour guide 😊

[@glindacochran3081]

Love this adventure! The history was so interesting. You make a great tour guide!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Thank you!

[@robertwood9628]

Hello Nikki and Camper, As always you are delightful to take us along on your journeys. Love the ghost towns, lakes, waterfalls, etc we vicariously experience. If you are ever passing through northern Utah and stop by Midway you can visit the thermal craters and take a dip. Drop me a line and you and camper are welcome to stay with my wife and me. Be safe and continue having fun. hugs

[@tmgetts]

I loved this episode. Take us to more places like this. Love your history story. Great job! I know some may not know what the PS means at the end of a letter (after thought or postscript) but…….PS….Camper loved it too.

[@kamaainagrindz8324]

Nikki, Aloha!! Great video!! Tour Guide at its Finest!! Been following you for about a year now and love the tours, exploring, adventures, Ohana lifestyle, Camper and can't imagine how you do it All!! Fascinating.....keep it up, do what you do and ride da wave of LIFE!!

[@wyioughta]

T. G. I. F. N. D...eed! Nikki in her element. Loving it! You shine when you do what you do. Camper, too. Love how he steps back and allows you to be the host you are. Thanks, guys! See you next week, I hope. Stay aware.

[@gordbaker896]

Your many fans are not offended by flashes of nudity! Camper looks so happy....

[@oldgrizz8720]

What?! Cutting carrots with a knife?! Unheard of! You are indeed a good tour guide and story teller. Fun video. Looks like a great place.

[@laurieb2296]

Ha ha, I was laughing when she was cutting the carrot.

[@gail9906]

Great vlog Nikki and Camper. Love the tour and the 👻 vibes. ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@canadianicedragon2412]

Love this, adventure, history... and Camper. The "ghost towns" I've seen are not really considered to be haunted, just haunting. AKA empty and "dead" with echos of times past. So I don't know that I would "worry" about bad luck there... but I also don't have Nikki's history with ghost towns.

[@TimfromAlabama]

Sounds like fun, both touring an old abandoned ghost town, to camping nearby, looking for ghosts. I use to camp in a campground back before 2015, before logging closed it, in a campground that was said to have been the site of several bigfoot sightings. Didn't bother me a bit. People would come down where I was camping, and they'd stay a while UP UNTIL just before dark, and they'd leave because they were scared. I don't know how many folks told me I was nuts. But, the only sightings I had were deer, turkey, and the weekend teenager population coming out to "get some fun" if you know what I mean. I loved it, though, because I was mostly alone, miles and miles from civilization, and it was so quiet and peaceful. Other than that sound of the ghost train coming thru the gaps in the mountains where the old 1800s era train ran, long, long years before....wind of course. Take care.

[@lynnemac1402]

You were obviously a really good tour guide Nikki as you delivered that history so well and made it really enjoyable and interesting. Really interesting hearing all about the town and what happened there. Really pleased you survived it lol :) x

[@BenjySparky]

Nikki and Camper y'all rock! Really enjoyed the ghost town tour and all the information you gave about it. Peace

[@matuamarvin]

Why are we all glossing over the fact she randomly has a banana costume in her van lol. 😂

[@expertsniper1811]

Thank you once again for a scary adventure. Have to admit you really had me going when said you heard something then I couldn’t stop laughing when you popped out in the banana costume.😂

[@GenealogyTravels]

Great Video Nikki. ❤ Hearing the history as well as the tour. More like this please. Your presentation skills are top notch! Camper jumping on the Banana ghost cracked me up.

[@NorseMan633]

Another awesome video Nikki ! You make a great tour guide ! ( And Camper too of course !) Would be spooky to be out there and listening to everything at night ! Swinging doors in the wind, creaking wood, wolves or coyotes howling, etc. Boo !! Thanks for posting !

[@nathanyoder4509]

Super cool video Nikki! Thanks for showing us this ghost town. I enjoy learning history like this!!

[@brittanythompson4082]

Really nice tour! I'd love to see more places like that and you paid attention and knew a lot about it! Please do more or some waterfall hikes?

[@PatrickBijvoet]

Hi Nikki, I could tell you have been a tour guide. I really enjoyed this story. Thank you.

[@wastelandkitten9698]

Nikki I always watch your videos, I love this format. But today's episode is extra special. Thank you.

[@kendric2000-q3d]

Who wants to see Nikki go on a paranormal investigation? I do! LOL.

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

Paranormal might include demons, very dangerous and risky, stay away.

[@Marcschoder]

Your good at giving the tour. You should consider more of these

[@steveh5335]

Hi Nikki...You know there are 2 kinds of tour guides. One who tells you what you're seeing. No brainer. The other is knowledgeable, observant, up on their research who tells you things you don't see or know. The surroundings, history, the feel of the place. And shares with you the "personal" stories of those times and the people involved. Also having someone who's interesting to listen to helps You Nikki are def that kind of guide/teacher. Thank you. Excellent video! Although you really did it, Nikki. You started a fire(not literally) under a number of people to seek, set out, visit and "delve in" to Bodie!. I guess that will happen when you're a terrific storyteller/"travel agent"?. And where else should you and Camper adventure or go?. What are you interested in, Nikki? Or fascinated about? What draws you in?! The sky's the limit... But Be Safe. Take Care Nikki... Steve... Btw: I've heard So.Calif. is a "strange" place to go and explore?!? You never know what you will find?!..

[@jwebbw]

Yeah, Bodie is a preserved time capsule, too bad most of it was destroyed by the fires. There's a museum of the Washoe people up at the lake that I found was worth visiting. I believe they were the 'Pau wa lu' tribe and for thousands of years lived in and around lake Tahoe as well as down in the Carson valley area. I'm fascinated by Native American culture, their survival skills and their ability to live off the land, sort of like van life, eh ? Knowing about the history of these indigenous people gave me more of an appreciation for that Lake region....take care and travel on !!

[@PeterStawicki]

Thank you for taking care of Camper. He is such a smart and attentive dog and you have given him an amazing life!! Love watching you both so much!!

[@normanmallory2055]

Nikki what a great job you did covering this historic ghost town ! I have one history book on Bodie ! Talk about harsh winter conditions!!

[@ibasterd]

Suggestions.. tour ancestral pueblan sites like Chaco Culture National Historical Park & Mesa Verde National Park!! This video was very informative! 10/10.

[@chunksaflyin]

Great content and just want to say you are the best, the respect you show such a place full of history is wonderful, but then you've always shown such respect everywhere you go. I live in San Diego and use to go to Calico Ghost town often, but it's nothing like Bodie. When I lived in South Lake Tahoe I'd visit Bodie at least once a year as well as other derelict structures just out in the wilderness. Again, wonderful video, hope you're getting better. Stay safe, hi and ear scratches to Camper for me, if you don't mind.

[@SphinxShadows]

Nikki you inspire me! I love who you are! Thank you for existing!❤🎉

[@mrsstore9003]

Great channel! We like your channel very much and we Love Camper! He’s wonderful Pup!

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

I think this video MIGHT be interesting IF you would up the AUDIO. Go back over your last few videos and see how much different the AUDIO LEVEL IS.

[@briancarmen4682]

Hey Nikki. My Partner and I, Carmen, watch your videos all the time. You are asking about places to go. How about the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Specifically a town called Jim Thorpe. The town is named after the first American Indian athlete in the Olympics. Lots and lots of history. Mountains and paths to Adventure. Many shops etcetera. We really think you will enjoy it, I grew up there. Love your videos.

[@kolakola7727]

I will like to see camper eating different varieties of food, not that round thing in water always. Love your videos though.

[@HuntingMissouri]

You camp at the most amazing places. Love you and your videos.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nikki and Camper. Nikki you and Camper always have the most epic adventures love your channel.

[@nancymoule6317]

Exciting to see an "actual" Ghost town! Absolutely amazing Nikki and Camper the Champer! Thanks for sharing this video...

[@Petermcpete]

Great vid Nikki. I've always loved the channel but your production quality these days is on point particularly as you are alone. Lovely light hearted ghost town antics. Keep up the good work 👍

[@jasonsumma1530]

I really enjoyed the change of pace with the history lesson. I've wondered how Missouri, where I live, developed in its infancy years. You do travel up to Washington on occasion. I wonder if you know of any land marks along the Columbia River for the Lewis and Clark expedition. I want to say you have mention it once in a previous video but don't remember for certain.

[@jimmyrosen9424]

Nikki- you MUST increase the volume on your videos. I had my computer volume to the max and a large part of this video could not be heard.

[@BrianWolftop]

That was really cool how you described it and went through the history and tried to document the night. I hope you do a ghost tour around Nevada also and there's lots of KZbinrs in that area. Also, it'd be good to see a collaboration might be outside of your comfort zone but i dare you 😊

[@garydeals]

☆ Nikki ☆ great video ! Very informative 😊 your tour guide skills on display ! ! ❤

[@ronmargheim589]

You're sorry telling is captivating! You paint the picture exquisitely! Love your channel. 👍

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Nikki and camper that was one Great Tour Nikki I really love how you go into detail of the tours you give # Nikki's Tours should be a book I think

[@killerbeeezdmz]

God i loved this ep ...love the history !! Love looking at you especially 😊 you ever going to come to Canada one day ? Keep up the good content beautiful 😍

[@MustangChick922]

Loveeee your videos. Always so fun to watch. 20 minutes and/or once a week is not enough!! Wish you posted even more!

[@mikesavoie3142]

Thank you so much for the tour. It was extremely interesting and informative. Of course, you always make it fun!

[@d-v-cez9152]

I ❤️ Bodie! The crackled old globe in the school house window brings reflection. Camper was probably attacked by angry flies and became traumatized. Poor baby ☹️ Dogs can sense paranormal. All's well if he was calm 👍🏻California gas prices 😱

[@vettegirl05]

This was really well done. I like how you share the history you're a great guide. I'd love to see more like this video. Thank you for sharing be safe have fun!😺

[@jeank8061]

LOVED this video! Nice, interesting "history tour" - great footage of the old buildings and their oddly preserved interiors. The "banana phantom" out of the darkness was so silly and fun! My dream is that I encounter you one of these days when I'm out adventuring around. I think you'd be so much fun to hang out with as we're both silly, adventurous, independent women ;)

[@andreaewert7204]

You are an excellent tour guide! Enjoyed listening to your knowledge about this ghost town! Thanks Nikki ❤️

[@artipooki]

Hahahaha I can’t believe camper is scared of flies that’s too cute and so inconvenient for you 😂❤ really enjoyed the extra info you gave! X

[@israeladams6439]

gotta winter in port aransas. park on the beach at night w/ a cheap permit, and showers/laundry at the marina..

[@11herbsandspices]

Loved this video/adventure and this format! You're an excellent tour guide and I love all of the facts and history you were able to share. I'd highly recommend Bisbee, Arizona for another Nikki/Camper adventure. Not only is the weather always mild but there is a ton of fascinating history. (Also a lot of stairs....may want to hold off until your toe is healed.) They have fun ghost tours (more history than ghost, really) that pups are allowed on (very pup friendly town). It's a tiny old mining town, now art town. My family on my mum's side were originally from Mexico and settled in the area in the late 1800s to work the mines so I've learned a bit about the history but I think it would be fun for you all and great content! The Queen Mine Tour is really fun. The chili (made by Cafe Roku) and house made root beer at Old Bisbee Brewing Company are to die for. :^)

[@richardc8457]

I love how Camper always has to sleep completely under the covers. We have two dogs and they both like to either sleep between my wife and I or one sleeps up between our two pillows at the head of the bed and the other sleeps at the very end of the bed.

[@pamelarw58]

That was the most entertaining Vlog lots of fun! Thanks Nikki ❤

[@laurieb2296]

Hubby and I look forward to your new video on Friday. You channel is the only one he wants to watch every week. We love your adventures and Camper. We have a hound dog named Buddy.

[@hydroxacte]

Well if you want route suggestions - you could do the full length of US395, San Bernardino up to Kamloops BC. Save that for spring, you could like follow the weather up, arriving in BC in June, seeing wildflowers all the way. Then the full West to East run on the trans-Canada highway, start in Victoria BC, go all the way to PEI. With a few episodes poking around the big parks by Banff and Lake Louise, maybe a run up to Edmonton. Once you hit the Atlantic, head down to Key West, lots of history along the way, then back across the SW, boxing the continent! Collapse in San Diego for R&R.

[@SkippingBrain]

Loved loved loved this video! So much fun and history ❤

[@jenniferfisher530]

I ❤Bodie! 👻 Thanks for the history and yes, it's super extreme weather there. Hot in the summer and cold in the winter. I remember learning about how much snow it got in the winter and I believe -25 in the winter.

[@SkyCollins]

Posted on Friday the 13th, well played Nikki

[@kayhar8737]

Love this! Thank you for taking the time to make this. I also love that you include your coffee routine in your videos!

[@BigEE05-cs1hz5sd4v]

Nikki, I've watched so many of your videos. And to be honest, they have been part of my weekly schedule. They are peaceful, fun and inviting. I think this video is one of your best videos ever. I think you would be amazing on a streaming service, like Discovery+, Disney+, Netflix. Your overall experience, and ability to articulate the small details make a unique experience each video. Keep doing you! Thanks for the videos! -Eric

[@dyadya-kolya]

Be careful out there at night. Chupacabra does not sleep.

[@Darcy-AnneBosch]

We loved watching this video, the history commentary was great. Our favourite part was the night camera vision of Camper jumping up at the giant banana - hilarious!

[@hmk..]

love the history tour. in future, include zoos + museums !

[@nicoleziegler6112]

You are such a great story teller!!!!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Niki thumb up drop like

[@RCDR1000]

Yes more please. You toured us so well we need more. And more ghost towns too.

[@titanican2731]

This is one of my favorite videos from you! You definitely shine ✨ when you are walking us through time there in Bodie 👏👏👏👏

[@marytymoshuk7176]

Love the history tour. Curious what you are feeding your pup?

[@jessiehead6525]

Awe…I was hoping for Camper to jump out wearing a fluorescent skeleton costume! But the banana was cute. Looks like you had a lot of fun there. I love getting “tours” of interesting places.

[@ericlaird1745]

Go visit Sean in Cerro Gordo and check out his Ghost town mines

[@jennyfulcher8035]

My Mother and I visited Bodie's ghost town. in the 1970s and we planned after touring the buildings to have a picnic. Unfortunately they didn't have any public restrooms (just an old doorless outhouse) and no private place (I was young!), so we turned around and drove the 10 mile dirt road back. So I'm glad that I get to see it via your Overnight at an Abandoned Ghost Town. Interesting to see the various buildings and to learn about the history of Bodie. Your scary Banana 👻🍌😮apparition gave me a bit of a fright but I was relieved to see it was just you and Camper. Whew!

[@x35mmman]

I have been watching you for years and I don't recall ever seeing Camper laying down in the dirt chilling/sleeping. I read one of the comments saying you should go to Nevada and checked out some ghost towns there. I agree. This video was educational and you can tell you are in your element narrating the history of the ghost town

[@deliachitts1964]

Thanks Nikki for the entertaining evening in the ghost town. Stay safe

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Town not abandon Ghost live there!❤😊

[@contento66]

Nikki why never leave the USA? I'd like to see you take this van down the Baja peninsula!

[@contento66]

Oh and just to add- the Baja peninsula is TOTALLY safe, there is no drug cartel activity anywhere on it. Maybe some dude selling dimebags of coke at a dance club in Cabo but that's it...

[@smokey6885]

Good tour, looking forward to more of this nature.

[@Yogeshvlog1437]

Hi how are you nice video my dear friend ❤❤😊😊

[@martinhernandez6506]

Good morning Nikki & double ear rubs Camper ! You’re an amazing storyteller & tour guide ! I’d love to visit that place one day & you both will be more than welcomed to haunt my campsite ! Just be careful the direction you’re filming after a bean meal. You might capture a gassy haze in the moonlight. I enjoy any content you both do ! Safe travels & keep smiling !

[@Birdbike719]

Very interesting adventure! Very well narrated as well. You're a brave woman to stay out there but if there were any ghosties I'm sure they knew you were a good soul.

[@AcidGlow]

That's awesome seeing a piece of history still laying around. 🙂

[@irondino247]

I’m down for more history type content like this, this was awesome!

[@davidvincent3959]

How about the history of pirates in the PNW? Super cool! Thanks for bringing us along on the ghost town tour!