The De Soto Mine, Arizona's MOST VISITED Abandoned Mine, Part 1

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Hey everyone! I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and thank you for all the great comments in last weeks “Bad Luck Bob” video. Immediately after Bobs repairs were completed, Laura arrived once again and we’ve been on consecutive mine explores all last week. Bob is once again running great and I even rewarded him with a set of brand new tires. Stay tuned because we made some amazing discoveries. Take care!

[@Carolb66]

Merry Christmas Gly! Best wishes for 2024 looking forward to your videos! 😊🎄🎅❤️

[@SurvivenTerry]

Arizona is the best state hands down.

[@SurvivenTerry]

You should do tombstone and its football field sized room mines. You could get tons of footage and boost tourism for tombstone.

[@hydroaxop73]

Merry Christmas gly and Laura

[@stuartcurrier3783]

Thank You..Merry Christmas to you guys too..😁

[@RyanDCH]

Dude. That opening shot of you on the cliff was spectacular!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks!

[@shrek822]

Gly, Laura your killing me here. I have gotten so addicted to your channel and now your friend Jack in Canada that I find myself counting till Saturday to see the new episodes. Love the show guys

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you! I’m happy you’re enjoying the channel!

[@shrek822]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Immensely, your doing a awesome and professional job on the drone footage as well. Please please keep this channel going.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Merry Christmas Gly and Laura. Loved the Azurite near the end!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas guys and Happy New Year!

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

Wow, that was the most epic fly-by intro ever. Just as good as the old open-pit intro long ago.

[@paulw9516]

And thanks for doing these explorations that you do. I have mobility problems, and I have to live vicariously through videos like yours for now... Thanks again!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

First Class job Gly.....And you have the prettiest assistant...Good job Gly....Could watch the drone all day.....................JB........

[@brucethebassbrand4564]

28:00 Nodules.... back in my spelunking days we called those "cave pearls". Calcite solidifies around small sand size rocks.... constant dripping into pools of water causes them to rotate and they don't stick to to the bottom.... much like the formation process of real pearls. Keep these awesome videos coming. Happy Holidays to you and Laura. Bruce, the Cave Troll..... 😎

[@rickjones957]

Thanks for your great content! Best of luck in the new year! Looking forward to it!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much!

[@petewebster2977]

So good so far, Gly. I'm always keen for next week looks very interesting. Merry Christmas, mate, see you next year🎉. Pete Australia 🇦🇺

[@timothybarham6374]

Good morning enjoying my Saturday morning ritual of drinking my coffee while watching another A&FP video.

[@Spartan375X]

It's like that last tunnel you guys went through are weeping. Some really beautiful bright blue markings in there!

[@gabrielgrover9877]

Never did I think I’d see the day where gly explores my home town mines 🫶🏼

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: It’s cold in this part of Arizona. Someone needs to turn up the heater. Brr!

[@gabrielgrover9877]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces sure is!

[@kryptik3nigm4]

golly gly, dang good video.... the resolution brings it to life. arizona is literally one of the most beautiful places ive ever seen. i love it there.

[@bryce2680]

I live in AZ and traced the old RR line to Crown King. Great territory up there. Didn't know about this mine as I was doing the RR tracing. May have to drive up there and look around, but not planning to go inside! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@JohnCouch-m4f]

Another great mine adventure that your bringing us on! Glad that Bob is running well again! Looking forward to part 2 next week!

[@AdventuresRUs]

Thanks for sharing another piece of history with all of us Gly and Laura! Hope you both have a great Christmas! 🎄

[@justinmoreland3570]

Again another awesome mine site , was awesome to see it especially the flooded winze 😱 walking the plank! But it was awesome . Can’t wait for next weekend . Glad to see old bob up and running again, as well as Laura. I hope you both have a Merry Christmas ! And as always be safe out there ! 🙂👍🏻

[@ianmiddleton9182]

Wow!!! Stunning cinematography in the intro there Gly !

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks!

[@professorfalken4600]

Go there once a year. Gota visit Cleator and Crown King while you’re there. The Smelter was in Mayer and the smoke stack is still in place. Note, almost all roads in the area were rail road right of way.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Merry Christmas to all the adventures! Thanks Gly and Laura, you really do bring a lot of joy to people. But most importantly. You bring happiness to each other. And seeing you and Laura together in the mines and sharing your thoughts with each other is so nice. You're a little younger than I am Gly. But I'll tell you. Theres nothing like a good woman who loves you for what you are and loves what you do. And every time I see you together in your explorations, i see your faces as you go along and how you share your thoughts with each other. It makes this a whole new experience. Its a great chemistry. Im rooting for both of you. Merry Christmas!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!

[@briankemp5206]

Thanks for the adventure Gly and Laura! Merry Christmas.

[@frosthollowfarms174]

Remember exploring this one back in 2012/2013. I LOVE Crown King and the surrounding area. Hope you stopped up there at the old mill for a bite :)

[@grahamfoster9404]

Well Gly you left that video on a high !!! really can't wait for part 2 . You and Laura make a good team, keep it up . Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and a great new year. From us in Coxheath, Kent, England.

[@mickie7873]

As you & Laura entered, looks like the water gets up higher, at times, seeing the water marks on the walls. It was an interesting "walk thru". Your (Coolness) looking over the view of the surrounding land at the video's start & ending.......I wonder if you're thinking what I would conclude from seeing the hill contours. Lots of water caused this at one time, 1,000's of yrs. back and then wind and rains up to our current time. So-oo spectacular!

[@debrasonger8346]

Hi nice to see you two thank you for taking me with you. GOD bless you both. Marry Christmas

[@thomasrichey]

Great drone opening. Merry Christmas

[@davidbeeler6379]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year gly and Laura. Love the drone footage. Another beautiful day out in God's country.

[@carlmclelland7624]

STUNNING! Thanks for the superb video job, Gly. You truly have perfected your techniques over the years. Merry Christmas and happy exploring to you and Laura.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks Carl! Merry Christmas!

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wow! What an intro - incredibly open vistas! A huge mine! Thanks for the adventure Gly and Laura!

[@butchdoane3419]

Merry Christmas. As always great show and love the drone coverage it's just awesome. Great to see Laura back also.

[@sfbfriend]

Nice, thank you...Merry Christmas and happy new year...

[@SurvivenTerry]

Arizona! Best state in the republic. Amazing views, non summer temps are Amazing, great towns like tombstone and Bisbee, Prescott, lake havasu, parker, best weapon rights, few dumb cities like Phoenix and Tucson. And some of the best antique shops around....oh and you cant forget the amazing food from our mama and papa shops...if you can find them lol

[@MoonOfPisces]

Always look forward to your shows; you are so tech savvy; thanks for all you do. I very much like Laura, too and am so glad you included her. You two seem to have so much fun; wish I could join you. Keep it up !

[@capy2356]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you both. As this year comes to a close THANK YOU for taking us along each week on your adventures.

[@hydro2wheel]

Thank you Gly and Laura for another most excellent episode! I know that Laura is not much of a talker but I would love to hear her take on what you two are experiencing together. In her time, whenever it may happen. Also, Merry Christmas to the both of you!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: We’ll be filming a fireside chat in January when we meet up again. 👍

[@mist-valley-modz]

epic opening shot! nice work!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks!

[@SenseiJRY]

Thanks for the videos! Great drone shots. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@qldabandonedmines]

From Australia 🇦🇺🦘🪃... thanks for another epic year of adventures Gly. I've said it before and I'll say it again, You're the James Cameron of mine exploration! Your AV and production is something else. It's inspired us to step up our mediocre productions. Merry Xmas from all of the QAM crew way over here in Ozz.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much! The secret is multiple cameras capturing multiple camera angles. I generally carry 5 and at least one captures the action. Merry Christmas!

[@MrAnderson4509]

Thank you Gly and lora, Pretty cool, and it is especially nice to see you Lora again. Interesting mine so far, Guy don’t forget to look at the junk and of course we like mine art and dates etc. Gly i’m thinking about picking up a pocket radiation detector, any suggestions? Of course I want to be able to scan my food as well lol

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: There’s lots to choose from out there but honestly, I’m not sure which one to recommend because I’ve never owned one. I don’t explore uranium mines and short term exposure to radon gas generally isn’t harmful to your health.

[@Friskee62]

That went to quickly...looking forward to the next iteration. GOOD STUFF...MERRY CHRISTMAS, Gly & Laura.

[@OGRocker1]

Welcome back Laura, Merry Christmas Guys,🎄the good Lord bless both of you, Abba bless your New🍹 Year. Love the vid's as I don't get around like I used too (centralized spinal stenosis) but I am back walking again, and so enjoy watching your adventures. Take care and stay safe. ⛏⚒⛏

[@allenthibault9523]

Hey Gly , Laura sweet explore ! So many colours ! Merry Christmas and warm new year. 🤗✌✌❤🌲

[@davidwhiteman5451]

Great adventure with you and Laura, Thank you for taking us along. Wishing you both a Very Merry Christmas.

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you for this magnificent mine exploration, there really is so much in this mine and it is no surprise that you have made it two parts. May God bless you and Laura with a very Merry Christmas.

[@joybaker4559]

Merry Christmas Gly, and Laura.

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Hey Merry Christmas Gly and to Laura. Thanks for the videos.

[@carolschuh5947]

Merry Christmas Gly! You're so cute...like Buzz Lightyear with all your garb on...lol...thanks for sharing all your adventures with all of us!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: To infinity and beyond!! Lol 😊

[@user-ut6zx2jt9i]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both you , Laura and Old Bob ❤❤❤

[@sarahpovey6368]

Great video,merry Christmas to you Gly and your family,also merry Christmas laura❤❤❤

[@richnorman5017]

Gly & Laura, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Another great explore!!! What a massive mine!! Gorgeous area!!

[@jamesrobertson4258]

Watching and enjoying 😉 I'm 76.....

[@stephenmiller5023]

Yeah , that Drone video intro today was absolutely stunning . That is one HUGE mining operation, almost on the scale of the one you did about a year ago where you built your “ Bridge of doom “ & roped down into those giant cavernous stopes . Definitely looking forward to seeing you next week based on your ending of this one today to see whatever else you two discover. Stay safe & C-ya 😎👍

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Your right, this one is like the modern version of Thunder Ridge.

[@KenBurtner]

A good day - thank you. Looking forward to next year. Merry Christmas..

[@1954shadow]

Wow, what a, cliff hanger … literally!

[@mercury361]

Merry Christmas Gly love your videos thank you

[@jamescounts481]

Very good video Merry Christmas to y'all

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Colourful explore, Gly Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year to you, Laura and your family

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you, Merry Christmas!

[@hankbassaraba4630]

Merry Christmas to you and Laura! Glad BOB is running well! Enjoyed another GREAT mine explore.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

For a touristy mine it is quit clean, cant wait for the next one.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Many visitors remove trash that others have left behind. It’s nice that some folks do that.

[@colindickinson153]

All the best to you both.

[@markhooper5824]

Great job you guys. Merry Christmas Gly, Laura and of course old Bob.🎄.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Merry Christmas Gly and Laura! 🎄🎁

[@JDJ1898JADE]

Thanks for the great video. It looks like this mine will be a very interesting explore. Merry Christmas Gly and Laura, I hope Santa brings you every thing you want.

[@tinadelwiche416]

We already know Gly has one of his Christmas gifts

[@JDJ1898JADE]

Ha ha. Yep I expect he does.@@tinadelwiche416

[@stevesidden9584]

Merry Christmas and God bless my friend to you and Laura. May God protect you both in your new adventures 👍👍👍👍

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@terribletom1145]

Gly! Wanted to thank you for all you do. I love the feel of your videos as of late. The large panning drone footage is simply breath taking. I don't know how anyone could complain about it. You have managed to capture the staggering vastness of the south western landscape with a sharp eye and a keen sense of photography! The intro footage is out of this world! Sorry you have had issues with Ole Bob lately. I was glad to help out with a donation to get him up and running again. And on a personal note - I have been very moved and inspired by your story and ambition. I have been fighting some up hill battles of my own lately and thanks to you - I have realized my future doesn't have to be as bleak as I fear LOL. I've even started scouring Jeeps for sale in Arizona! I'm very tempted to hop a plane from the grey skies of Wisconsin and buy a Jeep sight unseen and make an adventure out of the trip back home! Would love to meet up with you some time if I'm ever out there again! It's been over 20 years since my last camping trip out west. Too long :). Take care and have fun !!!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much for the kind words. It’s been a very, let’s just say, “trying” year for the channel and the content has suffered a bit because of it. But now that Bob is all fixed and things are, for the most part, getting back to normal, it’s time to get things back to the way they were before everything went sideways. Laura and I have big plans for 2024 and that means improving the explorations as well as raising the bar on cinematography and production quality helping to make this the best channel in the abandoned mine exploring genre. Indeed, life does throw us curve balls but with a little bit of ambition and a positive attitude one can rise above whatever life throws at us. May 2024 be a happy and prosperous year for you. Take care!

[@jonisteinbeck979]

Absolutely beautiful

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Wonderful vistas, Merry Christmas to you, loving it so far. Echo. Chipmunk mode, cool. You picked a wonderful mine. That fog shows up around your lights also. Yep, there will be another video for next week, can't fool me. This mine is fairly big.

[@harveypeters9015]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year To 🎄Gly & Laura🎄

[@michaelmuenker1959]

Hey Gly and Laura.I hope you can do your wonderful explorations for a long time in the future.I'm far from doing explorations on my own but I alteady have a very powerful torch.Merry Christmas from Germany Yours Michael

[@williamconway1287]

Hello Gly Coolness , Merry Christmas to you also and Laura(sp.). It’s good to see you have someone there again , and it doesn’t hurt that it’s a lady ! Wink , Wink ,nudge , nudge , say no more, say no more ! Sorry reverted to my Monty Python perspective ! Also Happy New Year . Looking forward to more videos ! 🤩😁😎

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@Dwaine-ir2kt]

Haven't you boned her yet I love all your explores keep up the good work and stay safe merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best for the new year gly and Laura 👍

[@KurtLeeMusic]

Hey Gly and Laura! Happy holidays! Love your videos btw, been watching them since near the beginning! Amazing progress in your videography and editing. It's amazing what time and remaining committed to something can do. Always wanted to ask: Do you create your own music all the time? All the best!🙏💚💫😁Cheers!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks for being a long time subscriber! I always try to learn and incorporate new editing techniques in each and every video because it keeps things fun and interesting for me. The music I use comes from a provider called www.epidemicsound.com Merry Christmas!

[@KurtLeeMusic]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Awesome. Thanks for the reply.🙏✨

[@Nuclieyeone]

There is a large stope, one of the largest in the Desoto that reaches near the surface right under the top parking area. Its reachable by a drift on the side of the hill about 400' below the summit a little concealed by some large bushes. 20 years ago we also made it through to the Swastica where we came out of and made the long hike back bushwhacking it. I've also dove in the mine twice, its pretty well known for that hobby also.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yep, Laura climbed the hill and found that stope too. Definitely a cool area.

[@richgulley2819]

How long ago did you dive in there, was there any line laid?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: There’s a water line laid out to the main shaft that’s being used to fill tanks lower on the hill for cattle.

[@Nuclieyeone]

No line at the time. About 25 years ago when you could still drive in the portal, mapped the entire mine for our rescue teams use. @@richgulley2819

[@Nuclieyeone]

various form of the water line has ben there for a very long time. The best parts of the mine with rail still is the mid workings only reachable via the ore shaft a few hundred feet into the main haul right in the back. We use to keep it roped fir a little ascending into the really neat dry workings that ring the inner stopes. Very few visit those areas even no I bet. @@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and young lady and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@billloutzenheiser5397]

Merry New yar and Happy xmas. like you said. Tom and his significant other JULIE, FRANK & ( mins went blank) are the best i found to watch. the youngsters have no knowledge of basic equipment, enjoy the time together

[@shawnzalewski1917]

Merry Christmas to you Gly and Laura!!! Happy to see you back into the mine exploration after the unexpected break down on Old Bob!! This mine looks like a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see what the remainder of 2023 will bring us and even better what 2024 has to offer. Will it be really awesome mines? We shall see!!!

[@richardsharp6875]

That was really cool, thanks to you both!!!

[@SarahAParis]

Great video Gly! Merry Christmas!🎄🍻

[@willp2406]

Merry Xmas GLY and LAURA , keep up the GREAT work guys , from the UK

[@bryanv4081]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Gly.

[@SuperDalton72]

Yes we miss Mr M and his lovely humor. He made the trip to the mines funny before you got there. And yes it is more fun if you have someone with you. Merry good christmas to you Gly!

[@ronielawrence114]

what time of day do you try to get out to the mines by? and will you every show your setup of your camping area?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I like to be on location by noon each day. I live and travel in an RV but that’s something I don’t show for security reasons.

[@MiningMan1776]

Merry Christmas brother

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@danielm16345]

I’ve been in both of those stopes and through a good portion of that mine

[@johnnywalking83]

Merry Christmas, Gly and Laura

[@kevinsellsit5584]

Great video! Not sure if it is still the case, but most of those roads were/are maintained by the local (Phoenix) Jeep club. I had the opportunity to go along about 25 years ago and they do a great job. By the end of summer most roads can be taken by a 2WD Nissan Hardbody with a couple 2X8X10 boards and a shovel. (Ask me how I know?)

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I’m not sure if they still are but ranch hands go up there periodically to pump water from this mine and fill nearby tanks for cattle.

[@Marcus-ki1en]

Epic Vistas, and Grand Music. Happy Saturday indeed! BTW were you posing there on the promontory for your town square statue? Dignity, always Dignity. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for quite a year. Looking forward to more to come.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Haha! That’ll be the pose for the bronze statue on top of my Tombstone. 🪦

[@markmiller5952]

Merry Christmas Gly from Tell city, Indiana. Have a great holiday.

[@tradermunky1998]

Now that's a drone selfie!

[@tinadelwiche416]

Good morning Gly and Laura,, Merry Christmas to you both. Have an awesome Christmas 😊. What a glorious adventure you two did. Love the calsite veins ..😊 thank you both. 😊

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas Tina! And thank you for all your support in 2023. 🤗

[@tinadelwiche416]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces 👍👍 thanks..and 2024

[@shineyrocks390]

It still amazes me how it can be dry as a bone outside in the middle of the desert and a complete total opposite underneath the mountains. It rained here for n Henderson Nevada yesterday but you couldn't tell it this morning. This place is like a sponge. Good job great video as usual ❤

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I’m also amazed at how high the water table is in these mountains as compared to the surrounding desert terrain.

[@roberthigbee3260]

Thanks for the Mr. M. shout-out!!

[@feathercatcher]

Hi Gly! Give ol Bob a pat on the hood, glad he'sbetter. Real nice explore. Love the name "Laura the explorer". She is a beautilul young lady. Wishing you and Laura and all your subscribers a very Merry Christmas. Life is good..

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Hey nobody ever said that you couldn't go through a mine where lots of people have been to visit. with as many people that have gone through this mine there still are many more who have never seen it. and like you said, a cell phone or a goPro is not the same as the rig you have and the quality editing you do. I Hope that you have a merry Christmas Gly and Laura, and I look forward to more mine exploring after the New Year and Christmas break.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be an incredible year for the channel. Stay tuned!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Merry Christmas

[@MidlandAngelGems]

Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year you you both, I am one of your disbled viewers and thank you for doing these explores so I get to see something I would never otherwise get to see. Have a lovely Christmas and stay safe both of you ;-) x

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Merry Christmas!

[@cheycasters]

I'm all alone and I thinks its killer you now a friend to go with and who knows where that'll lead yuns!!!🎸🎸 Welcome on board Laura dear😇

[@niasnebraska]

I’d be stoked if you could produce some of your 360 video. Perhaps you could even mount a 360 camera on a drone. That would be spectacular!, I’ll go charge my oculus now.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I’ve tried that in the past but the problem is lighting. Your lighting needs to be pointing in four directions for it to work well.

[@niasnebraska]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I was thinking about the outside shots when you show the structures and landscape etc. I rather enjoy the views you show. I think they'd be amazing in 360 though. Just my 2 cents fwiw. I'll get my Oculus recliner ready. Thanks in advance!

[@Mike-01234]

Nice intro always wanted to go here even though I gone everywhere else up there. What would be cool if you could go over the history of the mine, and maybe who operated it.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: A truly beautiful place and vista!