Owyhee 2021 Ep.5: This old Scout didn’t make it out... can we?

In this 5th and final episode of our Owyhee expedition, we encounter more history, grapple with routing issues, and discover some desert scenery that surprises us.
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MUSIC CREDITS All music fully license via artlist.io
Borrowed Time - by Kevin Graham
Fields of Silence - by R.A.Y. Project
Barefoot - by Mark Grundhoefer
Over the Canyon - by Gray North
Sledging in the Forest - by Borrtex
Singularity - by ANBR
Blood in the Bayou - by Spearfisher
Riviere - by Ben Winwood
Undertow - by Low Light

[@douglashenderson1419]

The two cabins you visited were built in 1976. There is a third cabin, built around 1990, down that steep road that you didn't follow all the way to the end. That old Scout you saw had an issue driving back up the hill from the mine, where the road was so steep, it couldn't pull fuel from the tank unless the fuel was above a certain level. So, they installed a second fuel tank and had one they used for downhill and one for coming back up.

[@rock283]

I'm curious if reversing up the hill would be a solution, like how it was for the original Model T.

[@metaxaanabeer]

Regarding the arrowhead: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs. Big part of the reasons I sub and follow you. Thanks for another great mini-series.

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

That's really a personal choice. I agree you shouldn't harvest a 1/4 ton of rock, but many, many people disagree that it is unethical to take an arrowhead. Especially on public lands for which mining claims are part of the deal. The truck and cabins are a good example of why this rule doesn't always make sense. I think they add to the visit, to the story and to the history. And, if you do, in fact want to harvest a ton of rock you can stake a claim.

[@farnorthpicker56]

Awesome as usual! Great music choices too. Your choice of music as you explored the little mining cabin was absolutely perfect! Love your channel Donald. We appreciate all the hours of work you do to bring these videos to us, we really enjoy them!

[@flannelshirtdad]

Once again, I feel compelled, or challenged, to find this route. I'll be out there on my small adventure bike this summer. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@carolleimbach6407]

I've had a lot of fun watching this series. What beautiful scenery. Thank you for this video.

[@TheCabrooster11]

I’m amazed that nobody has made that Rambler disappear in the night,in all the years that it’s obviously been left there. Really glad you managed to complete the trip that you couldn’t last time you were there,

[@vibolbou5903]

Excellent series, as expected. I will be putting this trek on my bucket list this year. Thanks for the continued inspiration.

[@westo1873]

Took me a while to figure out why I like this guy best out of all the outdoor/ off road type content . I get the vibe from a lot of KZbinrs that they're smirking or showing off..like look at me and you can't do this ...hard to describe . I never have gotten that from him . His aura and delivery are truly genuine in my opinion, like he's sharing experiences from the perspective of a peer or someone on the same level...no delusions of grandeur haha. Keep it up! Nothing but respect and admiration.

[@colleendaniels6409]

This was an absolutely beautiful series. Thank you for showing me a part of Oregon that I will probably never get to see.

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

I rarely comment on your videos because I watch them on my TV and I don’t know how to comment on there. But I felt the need to tell you that you make my most enjoyable overlanding content that I watch. It’s more than the places you go. It’s your overall approach to overlanding that I find to be the most enjoyable. You have a rig that is attainable and not overly built up with expensive gear. You also have great photography skills as well as a welcoming humble approach. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these trip videos as well as your how to videos. Wishing you the best in your future adventures.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you so much :-)

[@mikepierson3097]

This was a great series, Donald; I really enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@jb-qg1pj]

This was a great series of videos. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@gerryhartung736]

I'm gonna have to go there this spring before the rest of your fans crowd in there!

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

I can't believe someone / or many, defiled a scout 800 like that and riddled it with bullet holes! Love the scenery and the trip, thanks Donald and Jason for going there.

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

I'm pretty sure that's a 1971 IHC Scout 800

[@jarrodyeager]

Thanks for taking us along this adventure

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

In all honesty,, I never thought Eastern Oregon would have such spectacular scenery 😃. Thanks for the great tour. Cheers 🍻, G.

[@courtneychambers9214]

Won't lie, Donald. Really enjoyed the reality of the route issues you guys had. We definitely want to go back here and attempt it for a 3rd time. We know it is unbelievably beautiful. Jason said he volunteers you as our tour guide haha!

[@steverecknor7371]

Thank you for all you put into making this series! I found it more than just entertaining, it was beautiful, inspirational and maybe even transformational.

[@slamboy66]

At 10:43 Squatch spotted running to the right .

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL :-)

[@davec9244]

WOW that's a nice little drive in the country. The traffic most have sucked, and the parking! thank you stay safe. hope you do more like this

[@andy_an_outdoors_guy]

that feeling of getting back onto a good quality gravel road :)

[@arrowheadoverland]

I think there may have been a Bigfoot running in frame 10:45 😂😂😂

[@johndej]

Great video series! I'd love to explore that area one day. You do a great job editing and telling a compelling story.

[@georgewacaser4559]

Well shot and edited. Your channel will hopefully soon hit 100K and beyond subscribers. Surely deserves it.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

🙏💙stunning scenery and so fun to watch. Thank you!

[@mungabrown6543]

Really enjoyed this series, Donald. Thank you!

[@randys3010]

"I just heated up a can of chili. The wind is relentless out there." Soon the wind will be relentless inside as well.

[@oscarjohnson5549]

Heyoooooooooooooooooooo

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL

[@gerryhartung736]

Your Covered Wagon, is pretty cushy, compared to the Pioneers, but, the views of the grassland are as epic now as they were 150 yrs ago!

[@NotSoFlatAdventures]

That sunset!! Another great video Donald!

[@chillaxorz]

Thank you for sharing this series, I really enjoyed it!

[@thomasreilly4156]

I really enjoyed this series. Thank you for sharing.

[@henryfownes1201]

What a great series! I've really enjoyed your videos and Jason's videos on this trip. I hope to get out that way some day and see those sights through my own eyes. Thank you!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

such beautiful scenery! some of the colors and formations were similar to Painted Hills. Thank you for sharing!

[@mingusbreeze]

Thanks, it looked like a fun trip.

[@diannejames9213]

Amazing scenery! Love your videos!

[@Gugong_camp]

It's a great place.🤩

[@trailrunner925]

Epic. Just love these videos of the Owhyee area.

[@zackdemundo]

I gotta think the Frontier makes an audible sigh when you take it to the car wash.

[@jasonmoore6448]

Enjoyed the excursion from regular life…thanks for taking us along!

[@TheWoodensong]

Well, all I can say is, “WOW!” ...”Ol’ Scooter” in East Texas

[@thatoneguyazadventures]

Seriously what an epic trip and series of videos. I continue to be inspired by your videos Donald! I'm always trying to watch and enjoy but also take notes from a wannabe creators standpoint lol. Stellar work all around and as usual you make me want to visit Oregon sooo bad. 🍻💯

[@ogcoronaoc]

I watch every single video every night when the time excellent Video 🙏🏻

[@MeanOneMeanOne]

Epic, Donald! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with Jason

[@Chesapeake_Frontier]

Great series! I hope to get out there and experience it one day for myself

[@dlansburg2673]

Excellent thanks

[@BentNotBroken1970]

This was a fun series to watch and definitely inspires me to explore some of the areas you traveled through. I appreciate all the resources it takes to craft these videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@OdySlim]

Thanks. Very nice Indeed! Regards from Ody Slim

[@TommyKinsey1972]

With video like this, I don't even watch TV anymore. Thank you!

[@dlnafziger]

I've Been down to the cabins, great adventure.

[@nickolasmiller2808]

Great videos, looks like it was an amazing trip. That's one corner of the state I haven't been to, yet.

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

We were in Leslie Gulch the next morning. If you had decided to go and camp in Leslie Gulch we probably would have bumped into each other. You missed out, because the lake is low, which does not happen often. There is a road that is exposed once the water is low. You can head south (the way we went) to a hot spring. Would have made a great place to camp. The rock in the back ground at 16:10 is called Three Fingers. It was used for navigation in the area back in the old days. You can see that rock all around for miles. I can see from near where I live if I can see the horizon off that way. Oddly, I missed a fellow I communicated with often on a forum the last time I was at Leslie Gulch a few years back. Didn't realize it till a year or so later. We drove right past them at the campground on the way into the hot spring. This was a fun one. Thanks for sharing, George.

[@simpleinstinct]

Underrated comment.

[@sagebrushbob2321]

And we should be good friends and rib him about it every time we meet, too! 😁

[@softroadingthewest]

That exposed road is a nice little tip to have in my back pocket...hopefully I can catch that one day. :-)

[@softroadingthewest]

That exposed road is a nice little tip to have in my back pocket...hopefully I can catch that one day. :-)

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

@@softroadingthewest I keep a eye on it for 5 years. This was the year. If we stay in the drought might be available for a few more years now.

[@StacySalmans]

Great series Donald.

[@thomas194907]

wow !!! what a great series and so well presented through video and dialogue ...thankyou

[@rbstride]

Great series! Thanks to you and Jason for sharing it.

[@dylansaunders8320]

How is that two people can make different videos about the same trip and their both completely worthwhile to watch. Keep up the work legends!

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Agreed

[@davidshattuck3810]

thanks man, I love your videos!

[@danielcargill8019]

The west needs a lot more rain, the reservoirs are all low out there. Beautiful area.

[@patrickmichael1057]

I grew up in a time and place where you saw more scouts than Jeeps. I wish international would jump on the bandwagon and reintroduced the scout as competitor for the Wrangler and bronco.

[@the_nothing]

Oh man. I've been up at that spot, and looking down I thought someone else was there so I moved along. Guess we'll have to head back, especially since my daughter has a 69 Scout undergoing a long term resto.

[@graywolf2025kh]

Great videos, that is some awesome scenery. I hope you have many more journeys ahead of you.

[@kevinthomson6324]

What a amazing adventure! Thank you so much for bringing us all along on the trip. We really appreciate the effort you put into filming and editing these adventures for our benefit.

[@Goodsxp]

Magnificent !

[@barbaramerrithew2756]

Maybe it's a Canadian word guys because here in Canada we call it a trivet! LOL

[@Retired-nohurry]

Great video.

[@randallharmsen5802]

The adventure continues with Donald and Jason. Eastern Oregon has the rugged beauty I didn’t know about. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@deansipe8334]

This has been an excellent series Donald! Makes me realize even more that I need to add Oregon to my list of must-see states.

[@tuckerportlock33]

Cool little site man!

[@MrDingo71]

This was such an awesome series to watch. Exactly the type of adventure I love. Thank-you.

[@cellistefly]

Thoroughly enjoyed this 5 part series! Thank you so much! : )

[@carolsmith7380]

Stunning scenery in this episode. Thanks again

[@dixxebell]

What a wonderful adventure made more special by sharing with a friend.

[@om617yota8]

Great trip, thank you for taking us along!

[@dougjohnson4266]

Thank you, this was a great series.

[@kennb.3389]

Beautiful. Great Series .Thanks Donald.

[@jcblackmon]

An amazing trip, thank you fir sharing!!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Beautiful series, very well done Sir. Pleasurable to watch and quite inspiring. I look forward to your future adventures.

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

Beautiful and so well filmed. Thank you

[@marcericdavis]

Great series. I fly the area every year. Cool to see it from the ground.

[@thomasquigley7040]

Another great series Donald. Thanks.

[@billkipper3264]

Great series Donald. Videography, commentary and the scenery were all top notch.

[@kudraadk]

Wow what an incredible area! Great video Donald!

[@black_widow_overland]

Awesome episode. Can’t wait for the next one

[@dennisnichols8036]

Great content, I really enjoyed the series and watching from both yours and Jason's perspective.

[@909lilac]

A great series Donald. I look forward to more of your explorations.

[@timothyholtjr.8600]

Awesome video series!! Cannot say enough how glad I am that I came across your channel!! Safe travels and look forward to the next!!

[@davidkihn770]

Donald, thanks for the great video. The scenery was beautiful on this one. Great series of videos .

[@omahaL98]

One of best one adventure that you've brought to the channel maybe one day I could travel this route.

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@chrisnesbit6823]

Excellent series!

[@extersmedleyjr118]

What a great trip. You and Jason are a good team. I love how your Nissan has improved where you go and what your doing. Your videos are just as good as the old days with the Subaru maybe even better. As you can go anywhere Jason can!

[@Furniture121]

Great video, I love seeing the landscapes out that way. I may never get a chance to see them in person, being Canadian, and in the east for now, but some day I'd love to check out some of the places you've highlighted.

[@Fish_InChips]

Awesome job on this one!

[@stanlibuda96]

Stunning pictures! They look as if you had a whole crew out there, the unique (at least to me) landscape helps of course ;)

[@luvwestern]

Excellent series. Really enjoyed watching!

[@chrisfoster882]

Thanks Donald for sharing the journey.

[@gringo3009]

Well done!

[@frankansley7941]

Donald, thanks for the video. Another great job! Take care and be safe.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Frank!

[@uritaub5441]

Fantastic series!

[@lessiewood5812]

Great video thank you.

[@cynthiaramp7440]

Love your videos 🤩. Someday I hope to go out there myself 🐱