Exploring the woods in Georgia WMA and finding old home sites, open wells, and more....
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@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
This is the start of an epic series of adventure, camping, a little fishing and a uncovering a whole lot of history! And nothing creeps me out more than coming across an open well! I’m not sure if what I identified as a mill was truly a mill or not, that seemed like a good guess at the time. Let me know what you think! Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Huge shoutout to Robert for support! And a big special thanks to Henry S and Jilly! My flashlights: US amzn.to/3dh4UDf UK amzn.to/3bDxVHY
@nancysantamarialatica11414 жыл бұрын
Love love these adventures with you and crew Robert . You know Iv watch many of your video’s maybe twice . Robert thanks Your so special Robert. Keep it up
@nancysantamarialatica11414 жыл бұрын
How fun .... that’s coming from some one thats never been camping. Yea it’s in my bucket list. HAV FREAkN FuN nice Hey CoDy
@misstybigred14 жыл бұрын
Is cody your son? Is he a teenager? Hes well behave young fella
@harleygould72554 жыл бұрын
Robert, you didn't mention the WMA this was in. I do a lot of wandering in the woods north of Atlanta, (also all around outside Atlanta), and I'd be curious as to the haunts you find. I do appreciate keeping some of the smaller family cemeteries locations secret, that helps prevent vandalism. I think the structure with the narrow trough would not be a mill, because that trough, even assuming the tree growing there pushed the trough narrower, would still not be big enough to hold a wheel that would provide much motive power. Usually, water powered mills would have a wheel at least 4' wide, and you need a creek with flowing water above the top of the mill wheel. That would usually be about 10' to 15' above the bottom of the wheel. Perhaps the trough was to catch rainwater runoff from the roof, into a nearby cistern? Not sure, but I'd love to go explore the area a bit more myself.
@ianbennett14914 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. But that well.needs covering up or filling in. It is so dangerous.Iain Leeds Yorkshire England.Enjoy your videos. So entertaining.
@gaylewilliamson91834 жыл бұрын
People had wagon roads and they always built close to a water source. Whether it was for a home ,a town,a saw mill a frost mill ,or a mining town.you need to cover up any old wells ,If possible or try to mark them in some way.I love your videos .when my older sisters were little.mom and dad had lived by a old burned down house with just a chimney left.they found some burned money under some bricks.my dad took it to a bank and they salvaged 17 or 18 hundred dollars.today they could have salvaged more but this was in the 40ss,that was a lot of money hen .my dad bought a little farm with it a ice box and 2 hogs.can you imagine how happy my family was😂❤🇺🇸❤🖒
@lynnebunning72734 жыл бұрын
Gayle Williamson fantastic information so interesting cheers from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨🦘👍🏻
@beverlybarnes31224 жыл бұрын
The family that owned the ruined burned house Probably died in the fire. That's why they never came back for their money.
@sharonbartlett43074 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine the hard work involved of clearing the trees and moving the rocks and building the walls? Our ancestors were really hard working people. Thank you for posting.
@lydafrazier77644 жыл бұрын
Oh how wonderful, thanks for sharing
@naenae7964 жыл бұрын
Nothing like camping out in the woods for father-son bonding time ! Can't wait for episode 2.
@melvawages71434 жыл бұрын
Cody is his son? he has a different last name. Besides I know Robert is older but not that much older unless he was a dad at 15.
@maggielarkin81434 жыл бұрын
I don't think Cody is his son...I get the impression that he might be his cousin or nephew...I like that Robert takes him on all these adventures with him....his happy face when he found those bottles!
@unrulyjulie43824 жыл бұрын
I was also wondering if Robert and Cody were kin. Does anyone know for sure???
@21BelindaT4 жыл бұрын
A open well is definitely scary, just the thought of falling in there makes my bones hurt. I’m glad y’all pay attention while exploring. Ready to see part 2!
@cowgirlvillarreal4 жыл бұрын
Love All Your Adventures
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@agolftwittler12234 жыл бұрын
Loved it, already looking forward to "Camping Adventure Part 2". I wish that your respect for the remains of our past was way more common. stay safe Sir.
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Part 2 is coming Tuesday!
@agolftwittler12234 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresIntoHistory No, thank you Sir. If I could give you a thumps up in advance I would do that 👍 And the way you explore and explain the old forgotten cemetaries is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I share your vids as much as possible. A devoted subscriber.
@aliciabruce33304 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. I just love love love early american history!
@giaatta93034 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how you walk along the rock walls. I love the detail and craftsmanship. Thanks🇨🇦🇨🇦
@Kimtwister4 жыл бұрын
awesome find rob i never realized those foundations were old settlers homes and the old antique bottles and old wash pans amazing happy exploring
@jerrykegel45564 жыл бұрын
WMA doesn’t know that well exists! Best document & forward to
@YourAflacGal4 жыл бұрын
What is wma please?
@lonnied77094 жыл бұрын
@@YourAflacGal Wildlife Management Areas
@jerrykegel45564 жыл бұрын
Wildlife Management Area. (WMA)
@Nicole-rj4xz4 жыл бұрын
Wooo another adventure ☺️ Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️
@whiterabbit-wo7hw4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Ireland! From Missouri USA! 🇺🇸👍
@Nicole-rj4xz4 жыл бұрын
white rabbit 1968 🇺🇸♥️🇮🇪
@deannespeer34774 жыл бұрын
Absolutely enjoy your videos, much better than TV. If I had another career choice, it would be Historian.
@fiorenzaattanasio47964 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever soooo much. I love all your adventures. You and Cody are my modern day kind of explorers. Keep up this great channel 🇨🇦💪from Calgary Canada
@sueterwilliger41934 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I’m a history lover and this is the kind of history I like. Remains of old vanished towns and home sites. In the winter I love to drive around and find old sunken roads. I can’t wait for part 2!
@yarnhappykim92944 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing the history and a mill sounds great to me, please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
@mickid37054 жыл бұрын
I am just fascinated with all the discoveries yall find in the woods whether it's remains of old homesites or forgotten cemeteries. Love your videos
@douglasandrie93144 жыл бұрын
Rbt and Cody - sure enjoy spending a few mins on a lazy afternoon, deep in the Georgia woods. Super relaxing,,,and exciting! thanks for sharing!
@paulbrennan334 жыл бұрын
This is pure gold. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to more :)
@lisaizaguirre65294 жыл бұрын
Is Cody your son 😀 thanks for sharing guy's!! Y'all be safe tonight
@homerth15554 жыл бұрын
I'm an archaeologist. The reason why metal detecting isn't allowed on State lands is because detectors remove artifacts that are important for future interpretation of sites (coins, jewelry, datable items, etc). We have to leave some of the history in the ground for future archaeologists to find.
@davidmckinney65774 жыл бұрын
Very good 👍 buddy 👌 Robert and Cody 👍
@jeniw85864 жыл бұрын
Wow so much fun already! Looking forward to part 2!
@MissLady-pq4hc4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy going along w/ you on your adventures . Thanks for sharing.👍🏼
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cassiebigley49533 жыл бұрын
Love your show please keep them all coming big fan
@barbiemortimer13224 жыл бұрын
Ghost don’t scare me but snakes do 🥴. Take care
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
Definitely gotta watch out for the snakes!
@barbaracooke16174 жыл бұрын
😯can't wait for part two 👍
@Rick-cj7xr4 жыл бұрын
Cody! Good to see you again, buddy!!!!
@EMEN-ck5jt4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video,you make everything really interesting,looking forward to the next episode.Every good wish from the UK.
@randomvintagefilm2734 жыл бұрын
Cody is growing into a very handsome young man!
@melvawages71434 жыл бұрын
Lol Cody looks just like he did in videos 5 years ago. He's grown just looks young.
@janicesuddath9737 Жыл бұрын
There is an old well on my Dad's farm (mostly wooded area) in the woods near an old stone foundation. My Dad never covered it. He knew where it was & thought it was too small for anyone to fall into. Then the young child Jessica fell into a similar well. Made National news & took days to get her out. My Dad immediately went & filled it with rocks & covered it.
@SouthernSassyMama4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing.
@virago_queen4 жыл бұрын
I love Cody's curly hair. He should let it go wild and show off those curls.
@Carolbearce4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Can’t wait to see more.
@crystalfabulous4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@libbynester18144 жыл бұрын
Shew! The open wells are concerning. I liked the bottles. Awesome video.
@pinkfrog30724 жыл бұрын
Camping adventures my favorite enjoy!
@tangie777uk4 жыл бұрын
Hello Robert, absolutely brilliant video,can't wait for part two. Thank you
@ricardomedina03173 жыл бұрын
I live in downtown Los Angeles and really enjoy armchair traveling with you, Cody and the rest of the gang. I enjoy your videos emmensely. Ricardo
@j.bridgetk.39244 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your channel. I just discovered you a week ago.👍 I live in Southern California but I was born in Nashville Tennessee ...have lots of family there and love the south ...absolutely love what you’re doing. Anything old has fascinated me since I was a little girl and visited the Hermitage ...keep up the good work, every life needs an adventure.😎. Bridget
@lonesomedovecall8224 жыл бұрын
Excellent explore! Lots of great finds! Looking forward to Part 2! Valerie.
@dewey45334 жыл бұрын
Super good video, as always. Will eagerly wait for what follows. Blessings to you and your family.
@Petertronic4 жыл бұрын
Love all your adventures! Just a technical point, can you lock your white balance to Daylight? It keeps drifting warm-cold-warm-cold... :)
@belleange5904 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Cody. How is his truck coming along? Looking forward to this series. They should secure that well with a grate or something. That stump where the second washpan was found is another Cedar.
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
It needs an engine, but he’s been steadily working on it. I’m hoping to do an update on that on my other channel soon.
@raveneternus7874 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to an update on Cody's truck as well 😊
@belleange5904 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresIntoHistory Awesome.
@jasona5223 жыл бұрын
14:30 Is is it wide enough to run cattle through? In Florida we have these amazing things called cattle that's what they would fill with arsenic.. They would run cattle from one end to the other to remove ticks. I've Have seen 4 of them and their more narrow than you would think.
@barbaramccarley58034 жыл бұрын
That well certainly made my legs turn to water.
@johnhilton63334 жыл бұрын
Good looking tires!
@txladywolf014 жыл бұрын
Awesome history!! Great finds
@bethbartlett56922 жыл бұрын
Made me hungry for Fried Chicken, home cooked. The rock wall looks like so many left in the North East, the stones are so consistently flat, I imagine it was once so attractive.
@Yaya-sv2hh4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a awesome time!! 😍💓
@AdventuresIntoHistory4 жыл бұрын
It was!
@patriciahaines78034 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! They transport me, I DO feel like I'm right there with you. Keep it up, Robert...
@patriciarussell74874 жыл бұрын
You show us things I would have missed w.my eyes!👍
@gaylakellner7204 жыл бұрын
I think this is where you and Cody was but not for certain ..if not maybe something you wanna check out ..thanks for all the great videos love them ..
@SueGirling684 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert & Cody, wow what a cool place, it would have been a beautiful place to live back in the day with only the sound of the creek and wildlife. I'm really interested to see if you find any old coins etc down in that well, it would be great if you could try and cover it too as I would hate to think of a deer or other wild animal falling down it. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to part 2. x
@tashasmith61794 жыл бұрын
You must have been an early settler in your past life because you are so passionate about your findings. Lol very interesting. Thanks for the video
@ducaticanine4 жыл бұрын
enjoy your videos man. i grew up in atlanta in the 70s and 80s and left 25 years ago. i used to head north to the mountains fairly often to hike and explore. your videos reminds me of my childhood
@JanRaz19554 жыл бұрын
So interesting 😎 thanks for your videos.
@lunakatt4294 жыл бұрын
Love this type of exploring . Please do more of them .
@michaelely22674 жыл бұрын
You did it again. Another fun video. Great history. Enjoy your time in the woods. Look forward to the next video
@pumpupjam96484 жыл бұрын
Your video's very fascinating. I see people popping in from all over the world! That's great. Loved exploring this camp ground. hope you can metal detect it besides magnet well seeking. Hope you find some rare items from the past! Thank you again.
@FunGetAways4 жыл бұрын
I just enjoy you guys content and the history you share with us! Please keep it up 👍🏾 ♥️ Great looking lunch 🍴
@jamielieberg70534 жыл бұрын
great video again have a great time out there Peace Out
Can't believe that well wasn't marked or protected if this is state land. The well is definitely a safety hazard, especially if this is public land.
@dannykerr74544 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! Where’s the electric and water camp hook up? That’s real camping!lol
@wendywarrior22644 жыл бұрын
Wow! That well is scary stuff! If there’s a dead snake down there, there might be living ones! Be safe out there!
@cessygarcia19114 жыл бұрын
Buenos días.....💋❤ guero robert saludos buen domingo ........💜❣💜❣💜💋💜💋Pasenla bonito y cuídense......diviertanse pero con cuidado siempre ❤💜💋❤💜❤ buen provecho 🍔❤💋
@pirateheart1004 жыл бұрын
You know this is really kind of sad. The settlers poured there heart and soul into these places; they lived there and died there and now there is nothing left but piles of stones to mark that they were there. We don't even know the name of the town. If it wasn't for Sidestep Adventures we wouldn't even know about it. Thank you for keeping the past alive.
@user-randi19874 жыл бұрын
Good video, interesting things in those woods. Thank you, Robert and Cody
@CC584 жыл бұрын
I'm super careful around homesites because you know they have a well. I found one that someone had put logs across decades before and covered with leaves. The logs were rotted and fell threw at the slightest touch. It was a death trap! Brought back a pallet to cover it.
@frankmckee7803 Жыл бұрын
A pallet will last way longer than a warning sign!
@CC58 Жыл бұрын
@@frankmckee7803 Good point. One I covered was bulldozed for a subdivision a year later.
@mcwatersd4 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of explore. You have found so many possible building sites it is starting to look like a small village. That's amazing. If you look for ghosts at night be careful of the uncovered wells. I hope they at least mark them. So did you catch anything?? Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
@brendakrieger70004 жыл бұрын
How exciting! Enjoy your camping trip🏕⛺👻 Yum, I love fried chicken and chicken sandwiches🍗🍖
@chrisiiams43034 жыл бұрын
This was different and I enjoyed it very much thank you for sharing. I love your finds
@sherronbell49614 жыл бұрын
Incredible video
@bamalifecooperative59694 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your vlogs
@timothyhopkins69604 жыл бұрын
Your always so interesting.
@Jules_704 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video .Your commentary is so good and so respectful. Find it fascinating to watch .Must been bit hairy knowing that well was out there somewhere. The ghosts don't bother me as I believe lol.The snakes I would be wary of if they were venomous but they don't but I have a snake albeit non venomous 😁.
@tamiramos58734 жыл бұрын
You guys should do your own exploration of the the Pennsylvania town known as Centralia......
@patricialenaburg65534 жыл бұрын
It's looking like settlement, especially finding the old well {very scary old well}. There has to be a cemetery close to that area, they had to be buried somewhere. Really liking this video, great job. Be ever so careful. Glad to see your sidekick is back with you, Cody.
@lessismore60624 жыл бұрын
Nice adventure! When I was younger I enjoyed exploring the woods for old home sites. Not crazy about coppers and rattles tho! Thankfully not many where I live.
@cathiez91314 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert and Cody! Thanks for the adventure! I agree that it looks like a race for a mill -- interesting stuff! I'm wondering why the state hasn't covered that well so kids or whoever don't fall in. This area looks like it was very populated at one time long ago! Have fun exploring!
@walterromine28083 жыл бұрын
The narrow rock walled ditch likely is where a water wheel would have been, but another structure with similar appearance is a sheep dip often found in 19th century farms. However, this one appears to be too narrow for that purpose.
@nickdial86104 жыл бұрын
My guess it was a cotton gin or a saw mill Probably ran off a steam engine Enjoyed the video Y’all take care
@rs912684 жыл бұрын
First. Awesome video sir keep it up
@Nicole-rj4xz4 жыл бұрын
Your comment says it was posted one day ago, KZbin’s being crazy 🤪 or you predict the future 🧐
@rs912684 жыл бұрын
Nicole I’m from the future don’t tell nobody
@Nicole-rj4xz4 жыл бұрын
Mystic Robert 🔮
@woodrose504 жыл бұрын
I do wish ya'll would inform of the nearby community/communities that ya'll explore at. It would be helpful in research to know.
@ohioyodertoter68274 жыл бұрын
that chicken makes a guy hungry and the history in those woods almost makes a guy jealous haha be safe guys
@tacocin4 жыл бұрын
Those chimney bricks appear to be hand made from Georgia red clay in molds ... dating from the 1800's. I believe you're correct about the concrete structure being some sort of mill. A metal detector will probably uncover some old cast iron parts. Long ago, I found a concrete structure that turned out to be an old dip tank for cattle to walk through.
@maryannanaya71264 жыл бұрын
Cody you need your own walking stick in case of snakes.
@rockinrobin71054 жыл бұрын
Love adventure!
@davidandingem.6444 жыл бұрын
Strange we call a deserted town a ghost town! Are we all ghosts when we die? Should we call graveyard a ghostyard? We don't think of our dead as ghosts as long as we loved or known them. P.S.: you may find more at the bottom of the well than snake bones! Who knows who disappeared years ago in this area and had never been found! Now that is spooky.
@whiterabbit-wo7hw4 жыл бұрын
Graveyards are boneyards.
@darrennorth62554 жыл бұрын
Old Sasquatch can smell that chicken haha
@helencheadle52854 жыл бұрын
Darn it Robert! You may not believe in ghosts, but I think your psychic at least! Lol....soon as I asked that question you said Wildlife , something and animal park....think that’s what you said you were talking about Why you were not allowed to use metal detectors on state owned land, so I get the gist of it all now thanks! Phew, sorry about that 🙋♀️😘👍🦋
@whiterabbit-wo7hw4 жыл бұрын
Wow Robert and Cody. This is an adventure! Great place for a camp out and "ghost" stories. 🤤🤤💀💀💀👻👻 Be careful and we'll see y'all in the next video.
@kathym53074 жыл бұрын
Very very interesting.
@karenlouks36364 жыл бұрын
I agree all that hard work
@annebell72744 жыл бұрын
Robert this is fascinating, I'm loving it. So much so that I could have watched all 3 episodes in one. I really am excited to see part 2.Just please you two, watch out for the snakes (and open wells) this is awawsom 🌳🍀🌳
@norsehall3094 жыл бұрын
G'Day Robert and Clan, You could spend a lot of time exploring the woods, Night time story's and things that go bump in the night, such good fun, hope you survive , cheers, Neil.
@Scarywoody4 жыл бұрын
If you ever in Douglas County we have Clinton Park which has a cabin from 1858.
@brendakayshelby86464 жыл бұрын
Love the fact you have found remnants of a old community