Sheltering From a Storm in an Old Prospector's Cabin in the Mountains of Death Valley

[@spacetek1]

NOTHING BEATS SMOKING A HOOT AND WATCHING WONDERHUSSY. ROFLMAO JUST ABOUT LOST MY MIND WITH "UMMMMM THATS GOOD EATIN" .

[@futuregoldchannel]

My dad had the mine next to the Manson clan's place. And I remember passing them on the dirt road when I was a very little boy. And I remember how my dad jumped out of his chair after the arrest, pointing at the TV and yelling "That's Charlie". Thanks for your videos:)

[@rogersmith7396]

Did you ever have them over for Christmas?

[@TOM-C.]

Wow, what a memory to have. That dude was insane, and knowing him could have turned out very bad, but dad was friendly, and didn't cause Charlie any concern. 👍✌

[@marilynglessner1583]

@@rogersmith7396 bullshit 😂

[@missingremote4388]

My friend and his dad were tungsten miners in 1970 and Manson tried to recruit them n Ballarat or Darwin , ( dawun falls...). While selling the ore. Luckily the dad pulled my friend away. They are both since passed now in year 2010 & 2011

[@RockNRoller66]

Ahh! The stuff recurring nightmares are made of.

[@steveharte8712]

Emett Harder is a friend and fellow miner, blaster and author. He lives in Devore, Ca and stays active.He has interesting stories about his inter action with the Manson Family when they were living at Barker ranch. I'll tell him you were at his mill site, and did a vidio.

[@waynechristensen9932]

I love wind in the desert. That is the kind of thing that can make me stay up all night long to listen to it and sit outside in it while nursing a cold beer. One of my favorite places is the Lodge At Summer Lake in eastern Oregon. It is a lodge/restaurant combo out by the Summer Lake National Wildlife refuge. Every night, the wind comes down off of Winter Rim, a long two- or three-thousand-foot-high escarpment behind the Lodge like a hurricane. The huge old willows and cottonwoods around the lodge whip about crazily while coyotes sing in the distant darkness and the moon blazes down out of a sky that seems almost white with stars. As for the two dudes with shotguns, I agree with you entirely. No matter how inconvenienced you may feel, the right thing to do is just accept that someone else got there first and go away. I thought everyone knew that you cannot bring firearms into a National Park, but I guess some folks are a bit denser than others.

[@larryboy8821]

Emmett's place, has some great books available. He built the cabin and knew Manson. Mrs Harder used to run the Panamint Breeze monthly newsletter. I stayed there for a few days in 2020. Nice and peaceful that trip. I left all the food that's seen in the video. That woodstove is awesome!!

[@kaynasmiles997]

How can I search in google maps ?

[@brianmatthews4149]

That's cool

[@dougpoulton5544]

Wild fires have already started in Northern Arizona. Situational awareness is critical this time of year.

[@Wesmancan]

So pass out some free meth and get it cleaned up.

[@mobiltec]

I'll bet you know my good friend Guy Starbuck... That was a Panelray Propane Heater in the bus. And yes they made a camper out of this bus or they were making it. Emmet Harder was a DV explorer and wrote the book "These Canyons Are Full Of Ghosts'... A must read for any DV enthusiast.

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

Since my Grandfather had to travel away from home a lot (he was a road construction foreman), he had gotten an old school bus and turned it into a motor home so that he didn't have to stay in motels. That was the absolute best motor home I've ever seen lol. A lot of good memories were made with that vehicle. 🤗🤗🤗

[@haroldmclean3755]

That racket from the Corrogated iron roof at night would be something special lol😂👍

[@simon-zh3qb]

"maybe there'll be a friendly wizard inside who'll make us tea" 😂

[@pollyalamode]

Cocoa in a cozy cabin and story time - you nailed it!

[@davec9244]

dang gum good times, at stories with Sara Jane a cup of hot cocoa, with hot sauce, and a whole lot of yarn spinning! thank you ALL stay safe

[@KindCreature1]

The 'bread' font made me think of the band too. Mike

[@kevinfieguth4377]

My two sons and I were just in Butte Valley and braved the sand storms at Stovepipe Wells, riding our dual sport bikes leaning into the wind. We stayed at Mesquite Springs and then moved to Texas Springs for the remainder of our stay. It was always a great feeling to return to the camper after two nights venturing out ,sleeping in tents. Having a place to cook meals, take showers, and sleep on a real bed. We had such a wonderful time this year and look forward to doing it again. I always enjoy your videos because when I was young my family went to Death Valley for Christmas from Oregon on a regular basis. Thanks.

[@July4.1776]

NICE SHOUT OUT TO SIMI VALLEY (my home town)

[@charleyfolkes]

Is that the Manson bus ? You know, during interviews one of the girls was asked how Charlie got that bus over Mengel pass and she said they were all high on acid, but ‘Charlie didn’t drive it in, he FLEW it in !’ [ Helter Skelter ] You’re right, Emmett C Harder was an author and he did in fact spend time at Barker Ranch with the Manson clan. Prolific posts this week !

[@edbarskite2730]

U WOULD LUV PENNSYLVANIA,, IN THE FOREST, SPRING TIME,, AWESOME,,

[@oliverjrhoward43]

Hi Sarah I love when you go in structures very interesting places .stay safe

[@haroldishoy2113]

Other than the bullet holes, that bus resembles the one Chris McCandless was found dead in after he starved to death on the edge of Denali National Park in the mid 90s.

[@frizzyperm1903]

I had no idea there were so many interesting places in Death Valley. No one does it better than you 👍You intrigue me to take a few days and go for a drive through the desert.

[@TonyButchT]

Paused video, made cup of joe and enjoyed story, and the way you told it, very much! Love the way you edit your videos! The voices in that short mysterious phone call was a riot!

[@scottymac5174]

I had an incident two years ago kinda like the one you read. I arrived at a fairly popular cabin on a Monday morning in hopes of finding it unoccupied for a mid week stay. I put up the flag and moved in. Later that afternoon I heard a bunch of vehicles outside. Three trucks, six people. A couple of them came up to the cabin door, knocked, and asked how long I was planning to stay. I told them 3 possibly 4 days. They then proceeded to drive down a couple of hundred yards below the cabin and set up camp. They started drinking and partying which at first was OK but then the guns came out. They started doing target practice across the canyon with full automatic and semi auto weapons. I always carry a pistol on my trips but I don't make a habit of shooting off rounds, only there if absolutely necessary. Next morning they started in again. It was just intimidation. Later that morning one of them came up again and asked when I was going to leave. I stayed one more night just for the principle of it then left early on a Wed morning. This also happened a week before Thanksgiving. The thing was a half a dozen other vehicles drove up during the two days I was there, saw the flag up, respected it and left me alone....

[@lancestan3398]

Too bad, yes most folks are respectful but running into more bad ones out there lately

[@marilynglessner1583]

Bullshit 😂

[@chuckspeer2163]

jerks and bullies

[@carolharris2357]

More rude punks.

[@cindy1568]

Some intimidate to get their way but more are respectful. ✌

[@Seminolerick]

Sara... you have the rare talent to entertain... intelligently so... & IS appreciated !

[@mr.waynes7555]

i paused and made of cup of cocoa to join in with you on the two guys story, i think the lady that allowed them to stay went above and beyond...just my viewpoint!

[@dobees8183]

I love this weather too, probably the last rain we'll have in Southern CA until like November.

[@wheels711]

The traveling wonder. Always a pleasure to tag along. You’re fun. Another great video. Thanks wonder!!

[@jimmydnada7735]

DuPont made explosives! For those old enuff to remember, You would wire a stick of dynamite to a cedar shingle, light the fuse and throw it into the water, if there was a lake nearby and the dead Fish would float to the top and you had your dinner ready to cook. It was called a Dupont spinner!

[@Greg_Gatsby]

I find that scotch improves the quality of water, especially when you use water sparingly. 👍

[@chuckbrasch4575]

Hello again Sarah Jane, another excellent video. I was surprised you mentioned Emmet Harder, I knew him back in 1994. We did some desert exploring together. He also owns a mine at Salt Creek and actually gets gold out of it!.... The coco looked good! Did you know the ancient Astecs put chili in their coco drinks. So it is nothing new.........Happy trails girl.....keep em coming....

[@michaelmckelvy8182]

I have been watching your videos since the beginning. I really enjoy them. Keep the good videos coming!

[@hikerdan]

Finally I beat Wonderhussy to a location.

[@t1259sw]

Thanks for the story, I enjoy your style of story telling, it's like adding hot sauce to your coco. Sam.

[@Lois-o1f]

Mexican😍🤗

[@patrickkennedy8706]

You have such a broad knowledge of so many things, including many that I share an interest in. And I love your adventurous spirit.

[@paulsimonds9270]

What a beautiful little shelter from the wind but was sure noise from the wind. Glad to know Pin in the Atlas was there. I agree with you Sarah in the story about the two guys. She did the right thing because there are a lot of weird people in this world.

[@HomeMadeRose]

Closing in on 200k subscribers. Well deserved Ms Wonder.

[@richwhitaker1506]

Thanks for another of your interesting desert videos. Almost needed ear muffs for this one. Stay well Wonderhussy

[@bucknk8edrobertlee734]

Thank You Miss Sarah,

[@jonryan5339]

I'm always game to try something new and interesting so I tried your hot sauce in a cup of hot coco, and you were absolutely right. thanks for the heads up

[@rchydrozz751]

Sarah, I am surprised you go to all of these out of the way places alone. Be safe. I love your videos.

[@charleshicks3492]

You are such a unique soul; loved the video and the story; take care😎😎😎😎👍👍

[@junkgyre5301]

Does anyone else throw their fist in the air, or at least get the the urge to do so when the theme song goes - "Wonderhussy... HEy!"?

[@RD-km4yi]

It is a national network-grade music intro. Like it alot.

[@douglasgault5458]

Becarefull of the high winds in DV. In taking the DV route to Trona in the early 70s, a wind storm blew in black out driving conditions. Which brought traffic to a halt except for the brave few like myself. It was down around the dunes which was the worst. You could barely see the road, covered with sand. Cars that parked on the rd were a real danger, with sand piling up mid door height. It was so dusty inside of a closed car I was wearing a bandana around the face. Only able to creep along at 5-10 mph for 1.5 hrs. When I finllya hot out of my car, I saw the real damage. The sand had blaster away areas of the vinyl roof and the paint has been sandblasted off the sides of the car. My band new rims also had a different look. And my windows were frosted over by the sands. All needing to be replaced. When the insurance adjuster saw the damage he asked "couldn't you have gotten an accident son?" he wanted to total my car out from a sand storm So beware of those high winds around the Dunes Kid's

[@larrywoods658]

Always wonder why I watch you, but somehow you capture the wandering spirit. Thanks for the adventure.

[@sangeronimoband9018]

She’s just a person,I love to watch.

[@tinaburch1615]

She has a way to do that huh 🤔🤗

[@metaglypto]

HA! she almost drove me off with her pit whisker video. I recovered from the trauma, and am now a loyal fan.

[@sangeronimoband9018]

@metaglypto yeah....that’s gross....I’ve seen her lift her arms....but I just don’t think about it ...sometimes a hariry bush. Looks kool....but not to touch

[@metaglypto]

@@sangeronimoband9018 Look up her video, "How The West Was Won".

[@johnjames4583]

Always enjoy your adventures. Continue to embrace the desert, for as you point out there is beauty(not only You) in this environment.John

[@williamoorejr]

looking at that bus reminded me of a 21 window vw bus found alone in the desert which was promptly named the "bullet" bus. the wind was amazing , glad your still adventuring.

[@riddlegunnermanuel6503]

Hey was up homegirl! Ill take that back.. hello wonderhussy nice to see u again

[@donhammer]

Hi I am a Lyft and Uber driver I have been watching your utob for a long time you do a great job I run around in the back allout my self so thanks for making the time go by

[@tracyphillips3325]

Interesting stories in the log. You're a treat Sarah! Great video 😊

[@theshyguitarist]

Thanks for these videos. This one gave me a chuckle a few times. Always fun to watch.

[@williamrooth]

I appreciate your videos! I was in the Army stationed in Friedberg, West Germany from 1977-1981. I was wondering where your family was located, out of curiosity? I am sorry that you lost your dad, but I am very confident that he would be proud of you and how you turned out. Sincerest best wishes and prayers to you and your sister!

[@leesherman100]

Friedberg? Wow, I was stationed in Butzbach at Schloss Kaserne 70th. Trans. Co. Aug. 69 till Dec. 70. Army strong. 😎

[@williamrooth]

@@leesherman100 Small world! Thank-you for your service, sir!

[@barrycrossfield42]

I am becoming completely hooked to your show. You are fun and interesting! Keep up the good work!

[@wesbarker3910]

I certainly enjoy your entertaining and informative videos of your many travels around Nevada and vicinity. You are always well prepared and I have learned so much from you. We travel to Vas Vegas quite a few times a year and now we we have new places to visit...rather than just the strip. Thank you for your insights and sense of humor. Good luck living in the desert...Maybe we can see you in your travels and thank you personally - be well and safe travels.

[@TheBandit7613]

If you fly in, rent a Jeep. There are volunteer cabins all over the desert. Cool safe mines to explore.

[@briansessler1573]

Just wanted you to know I love your channel and the best thing is years ago I keep in exploring lol you came up I’ve been hooked ever since your awesome natural and love what you do your brave and Free you love what you do even when you sleep in those cabins glad your following your dreams and taking us with you stay blessed

[@rolfmoren6682]

Wow. 78 thousand t-h-o-u-s-a-n-d viewers . . . Can't beat that. Fun fun fun Wondehussy is indeed a true entertainer. I salute you !!!

[@blessedveteran]

I am a woman traveler and I have had this situation happen and I did let them stay, however, it was a group of researchers who were not drunk, did not have guns, and came up during the day. There is no way (in hell) that I would let these guys in drunk at night with guns. These guys would have met the barrel of my own! They are lucky all she did was call the rangers 👍

[@bingojones4820]

🟥was it fun?🟥

[@janblake9468]

M715 is a 1 1/4-ton 4x4 military pickup truck made by Kaiser Jeep. I was disappointed you didn't show the front of the bus. Such a view would allow us to know the maker and it's approximate year.

[@shawnpugh6052]

If we ever meet in person I’ll tell you a very cool Manson story as told by my grandmother that occurred at the store in Cantil (jawbone canyon store)

[@jimbates955]

About the cabin etiquette: the Golden Rule Always!

[@bo5965]

Another fabulous adventure!

[@memejmoon9716]

👍

[@mikehughes4969]

Happy 420 to you Miss Sarah, and to everyone watching.

[@CysMix1]

Don t you mean happy low life day

[@July4.1776]

😗💨

[@msscorpio4153]

Happy 420

[@mikehughes4969]

@@CysMix1 If you are suggesting that I am a "low life" because I happen to enjoy marijuana, I will remind you that Wonderhussy also partakes. I will also remind you that marijuana is legal in many US states. So I will invite you to keep your narrow minded bigotry to yourself.

[@CysMix1]

@@mikehughes4969 partake what ever you want but never met an intelligent person who yells or celebrates 420. Those people give weed a bad name

[@LesMorrisracing]

Hi Sarah, awesome job you do. Thank you for sharing. You got Coco I went to go get a Beer. Lol Can't wait to the next one.

[@sallyfromthevalley9724]

💕🌸🌼Spring time is the BEST time to visit the Desert 💕It’s ALIVE with BLOOMS🌼🌸💕

[@savage22bolt32]

In 1967 my mom bought a bus very much like the one you found, & converted it to a camper. Her's was a 1950 Ford. About 20 years later, I parked it on a relative's property & lived there for a year. The low ceiling was due to it was a grade school bus, and it was a pain in the noggin.

[@damocsell]

Snow chains work well in the mud as well.

[@bobbythedesertwalker594]

That view up that canyon is a trip! 👽

[@joesrvhome]

I would love to have a place like that...totally off grid!

[@Skidoo22]

I couldn't stop giggling all through this video, so when you said pour hot cocoa, I poured Jack Daniels instead and when you showed the final pin in the atlas card in the log book I burst out laughing!!!!!!

[@reedwells6843]

Great To See You Back In Your Element Hussy, Another Fabulous Adventure! :)

[@robertbode7214]

Sarah! Thank you. You got a new pair of stars and stripes. Oh yeah. Your vids have been great.

[@donniecameron5821]

AWESOME WINDY DAY WITH THUNDER HUSSY

[@nuclearskull]

THIS WIND FRICKEN CAN STOP ANYTIME NOW!! JEEEZ!!

[@Kennymac8251]

Nothing better than being in a windy, noisy cabin in the wilderness trying to get some zzzzzzzzs. Can't get much closer to nature. Plus you know you will soon be back, snug as a bug, in your own bed shortly. But at least, for a little while, we experience what our ancestors went through every night.

[@robertlynch3534]

I love your stories. Always fun to listen.

[@anthonybrancale4855]

As soon as I heard, "Barker Ranch", I could hear Neil Young singing, " oh to live on ,Sugar Mountain, with the Barker's and the colored balloons, you can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain..."

[@johnhipp8267]

This is great. Was watching Wandering Jeepsy and another Wonderhussy video popped up. It is a good day.

[@DBartWest]

Ok, got my smoothy refilled, now back to the story.

[@SkyKing44]

We’re under a weather watch tonight with snow levels possible down to 5,000ft. Possibly get snow at cabin tonight, lol.

[@fugley100]

5'3" and wearing Uggs sensational, love it.

[@kathy0698]

I LOVE your video's! What an imagination you have....I am living vicariously through you!!!!

[@simonagree4070]

I am not an art collector, but I would take a piece of those gun-shot walls for my own, if I could. In his final years, William Burroughs made pictures of his shot gun paintings of paint on plywood. "Gather ye rosebuds, while ye may." Hell yeah.

[@bingojones4820]

🟥28:53 She trims the BUSH🟥

[@jason..1051]

Lovely…

[@buckeye3993]

Great adventure Ms. Wonderhussy !! Never tried hot sauce in hot chocolate.... hummmm may give that a try. Great idea leaving your supply kit for any fellow adventurers !! Very Kind and thoughtful. Safe adventures !! Love the Vids !!!

[@krisharms2537]

I stopped before I was halfway through! Spoke before I listened!

[@richardgooding498]

You know what that song says. When the roof is a rocking don't come a knocking. 🙊🙈🙉🐵✌️✌️🍺

[@williamskk1]

WH, You make every episode fun, different and exciting! Maybe I will even start drinking hot cocoa !

[@depotbay]

Watched 5 of your videos so far, you make me smile.

[@butziporsche8646]

I remember those bread boxes from when I was a kid. Old kitchens also had potato bins.

[@carpdude73]

Okay, instead of hot cocoa, I sipped my Jamison instead. Enjoyed your adventure!

[@DBartWest]

I remember the Desert Rats. Saw their entries in several places I have visited years ago in DV.

[@mcooper7542]

Golly Gee Sarah Jane AKA Wonderhussy, you make me wish I could travel with you and laugh with as you explore and make your witty comments and inform your followers. Also as an active 64 year old you make me wish I was young enough to be in your age window to date! Thanks for another fun and educational video!

[@Lez_Laura]

congrats on making bob wells top 5 suv's!!! good job!

[@copperbittner2303]

I love Death Valley. Been going there for over 40 years! Sarah, I met a friend of yours last week at Bequinox~ Pick One, though he pronounces it Peek One! Told me on your history and told him to give you my best! I love your videos, Hussy!

[@chrisblack8390]

Loved the story. That was the noisiest cabin I've ever seen. But very nice. Cool bus too. Thanks an yes there is whiskey in my chocolate coffee.

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Whiskey sure sounds better than hot sauce in MY coffee. 😋

[@peggymccurdy1941]

It’s windy in northern Nevada

[@tinaburch1615]

There was whiskey in my coke lol 😂

[@gordbaker896]

Wrongs on both sides. No need to call the cops. Glad you had a good trip. Road didn't seem too bad. A few more nails and boards and it would be quieter inside. Thanks for the tour.

[@saltzen961]

Okay , this was fun !! I couldn't help leaving a "there was a knock on the door " note if I stayed .

[@garyacker7388]

Great video Sarah, always interesting stories 👍.

[@mannybravo237]

Happy fo' twenny!!!! 🤘🏼😎💨💨💨💨 😝

[@skycop56]

You have a wonderful way of making the mundane very interesting. Thanks.

[@bruceanderson7762]

Coco with 2 shots of 100 proof peppermint schnapps...ahhh!