Wallace, Idaho - This Whole Town Would Have Been Lost to a Freeway

[@randallhoskins6243]

We visited here over several years,fell in love with the people and the town.two months ago we made a dream come true and bought a home there.The people are so nice and they are proud of their little town

[@PinInTheAtlas]

That’s wonderful. It certainly is a beautiful place.

[@EarlyRiser--]

I never heard of the town of Wallace so thank you for a great video! Mining towns come and go but Wallace figured out how to stay alive. Fascinating story and the old picture of the town was great.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

They really did and we are glad. It is such a fun, beautiful, friendly town and it has become a town we will continue to visit we really like it there.

[@mobiltec]

A must see for sure. Sorry I missed the premier. Over slept this morning and it felt dang good.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

LOL, glad you had a good sleep. Yes, Wallace is a "must-see" place.

[@dongill8769]

Awesome episode! I would definitely love to visit that town! So much history! Thank you for sharing!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Wallace is our number 1 town so far. Scenery, history, climate (although we're not sure about the winter, lol) and the people.

[@merrydowner7316]

I'm watching this video now as well you made me laugh with the signs you were looking at and the stairs you were on it is just beautiful up there will be looking forward to seeing more of your tour of Idaho and your exploring of the surrounding areas.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks, Merry. Wallace sure is a beautiful, picturesque town, and the people are so friendly. We will definitely be returning.

[@janblake9468]

The demonstrations inside the silver mine are outstanding. Glad to see you're in Idaho.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks, Jan. Yep, those miners worked their butts off alright. Couldn't even begin to imagine what it would be like to spend 8 plus hours down a mineshaft, digging and working by candlelight.

[@randallhoskins6243]

We love this town,loved it so much that we got lucky and bought a home there!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Wallace is one of our favourite towns in the US. Such a quaint place, so much history and the people are wonderful.

[@seebreannarowdscrosshere6312]

*You two are living my bucket list!!!*

[@PinInTheAtlas]

We are thoroughly enjoying it too, there is so much to see and so many beautiful places!

[@briannave7326]

I’ve been through Wallace a couple times and remember it being a neat town, but didn’t have time to check it out. Now thanks to Pin in the Atlas I’ve had a great tour.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Now we've given you a taster, maybe you could "pin" Wallace on your atlas. So glad you enjoyed our tour. Thank you.

[@rikspector]

I just watched a nearly one hour bus and mine your of Wallace and now I see how some of the things you have seen in those ghost mines operate. I hope you both were able to do that! Cheers, Rik

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rik. Seeing those mining demos gave us a whole new appreciation of what those miners went through.

[@paularogers3549]

Loved the place. Looked like so much fun to visit. The signs were to cute. I really liked the story about the stairs. Lol. And the haunted hotel the mining tour. It was so much fun. Hope you guys had a great time there it was a lot of fun. Any thanks for showing us the center of the universe. Be safe guys

[@PinInTheAtlas]

We had a lot of fun in Wallace Paula. Two more videos are on their way of the Jameson Hotel and the Pulaski trail.

[@paularogers3549]

Great looking forward to it!!

[@charleyfolkes]

Honey bucket ! We used to call it the ‘thunder bucket’. What a cute town, and cute socks ! Thanks for the videos !

[@PinInTheAtlas]

One for your "pin in the atlas". Glad you enjoyed it Charley.

[@charleyfolkes]

@@PinInTheAtlas Indeed ! Have you guys been to Bisbee? Over by Tombstone. They have a cool mine tour there too -

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@charleyfolkes We have been there, well driven through it actually it was a mad house when we went through. Will wait til it quiets down a bit and go back to have a real good look.

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Great way to start the week. Really interesting video that you have shown us that watch your channel. Informative and history wrap in a world full of love by you

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Wallace is sure a really great place. It is very easy to fall in love with such a quaint town full of history.

[@donc5786]

So many interesting things to see there. Really liked the demo in the mine. I had not heard of Wallace. Thanks fo taking us there.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

So glad you enjoyed our tour, Don. We barely scratted the surface. It is now one of our number 1 spots and we will definitely be going back for more.

[@kerryjacobson5465]

Interesting old mining town! Thanks for the tour!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks, Kerry. Glad you enjoyed this "pin". Somewhat different than our normal explores.

[@rhondaz356]

What a video, full of interesting snippets of so many components making Wallace so amazing. I think I would like to visit there someday. Thanks so very much, Steven and Andrea for taking us with you. Somehow, I don't think Disney would be interested in that mermaid. 👏💛🧡🌈

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You should spend some time there, Rhonda. So far this town scores number 1 on our list of "Small Town America".

[@raymondcoggins297]

Love exploring with you thanks again that place looks really fun

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It was fun, Raymond. Glad you came along with us. The mine was really interesting.

[@diane1390]

I've seen one of those drills like he was using on the wall in what was Death Valley National Monument on July 4-1979 on July 4th, the Borax miners were having an exhibition of what that drill did. You got to view the same thing in a silver mine. I'm impressed, I couldn't believe my eyes, seeing the same thing nearly 44 years after that.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It’s very interesting isn’t it Diane. Those miners were hard core. With the noise of that drill no wonder some of them have hearing loss. Glad you enjoyed this video. It’s one of our favourite towns.

[@diane1390]

@@PinInTheAtlas it was very loud when I was watching the exhibition, we were having a 4th of July event. We had a parade of forestry service, miners, resort workers and others. There were things like Tug of War, Horseshoes, golfing and other things you could win prizes for. After dark they had the fireworks shot across the road from the Furnace Creek Ranch, and I sat on the stone wall in front of the resort and watched it with my husband. He had some of those firecrackers in his hip pocket, and someone lit them and blew his pocket off.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Oh wow that sounds like an amazing day! And fire works to boot how fun! Ok will take note and remember never to keep fire crackers in our pockets, that must have been frightening for sure!

[@Nickwillfixit]

What a place it was so wiered to see such lush scenery so used to seeing the barren but beautiful hillsa nad valleys thankx guys glad Steven is feeling better there were a lot of clever poster's the sox and that mine how do you work in that sort of noise day in day out.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Hi Nick. Glad you enjoyed our tour. Totally different to NV. The mine demos were amazing and very loud! Wallace is wonderful and we recommend a visit when you get the time.

[@johnholliday6011]

What an awesome town Thank you for sharing this.When we came west last summer Idaho was the farthest west we made it and it was on the eastern side of Idaho.We stayed a night in Driggs

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Wallace is one of our favourite towns in the US that we have explored so far. It is a true Wild West town without being commercialised, and the people are so friendly. We did a couple of other videos there - the haunted Jameson Hotel and the Pulaski Trail. Hope you enjoy those just as much.

[@highdesertbill]

Looks like a cooler area to explore! Keep up the great videos. Thank you

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You'd be surprised. It's been 112º up here. Go figure! Glad you enjoyed our explore of Wallace.

[@OneStrangeJourney]

So Funny, We are headed up here next weekend. It will be our home for the next 3-9 months. Silverton actually but that’s just next door. I watched this video along time ago and now I get to go see these locations in your video in person. Going to have to check out that hotel too if it’s open. As always I really do appreciate your videos. Always my go to if I’m just looking for something calm to watch. 😊

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you, we really appreciate it. Wallace is our favourite town so far since we’ve been traveling the US. You’ll love it! Say Hi to everyone from us.

[@timlanglois5643]

That was awesome thank you for your work on these videos

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim and thank you.

[@OnTheRoadWithDan]

Great part of the country, enjoy your travels in Idaho.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you. Idaho is a beautiful state, and Wallace is an amazing town.

[@barbrahlivingston8971]

Dante’s Peak was also filmed there in Wallace.

[@vincenthackett7771]

Great video you guys. A lot Historic towns and mines and camps you guys will have a great time up there in beautiful state of Idaho. We have a funky monkey here in Fortuna Ca. But it’s a pizza parlor lol. You guys have fun and be safe

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks, Vincent. We always have fun and do our utmost to stay safe. Glad you enjoyed our visit to Wallace. Funky Monkey was a fun shop. It would be easy to spend a small fortune in there, but great Christmas gifts.

[@Trin1019]

Wow the silver mine is very intriguing!!! I'm fascinated with places like that. Great job you guys!!!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It's unbelievable what those miners when through. Hardcore! Thank you for the compliments and we are so pleased you enjoyed our tour.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Wow interesting ! Love the true stories 🤙🏽. Great humor 😆Those signs in the store were awesome and 😂 also loved the bit about drunks falling down the stairs 🤣. Did you get the home on wheels sign for Tonto? Mining museum - amazing !You could do a “haunted” in the hotel, see if the ghosts talk. What was it like staying there? See you next time Steve and Andrea. 🤙🏽

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Glad you enjoyed our humour, Bernardo. Wallace has so much to offer. We recommend you visiting if you get the chance. The haunted hotel video will come out next Saturday.

[@frederickmoller]

You would like historic Cobalt Ontario Canada, the one time silver capital of North America, there is so much to see, and their mining museum is awesome, lots too see here on a self guided tour of the various old mines in the area.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you Frederick. We'll put a pin in the atlas for next time we're in Ontario.

[@martinxplo]

Pretty cool place! Nicely filmed

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks, it was a lot of fun to film here!

[@Corgis175]

Did you encounter any ghosts in the hotel. Year round active town, really super.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You’ll need to watch the video on the hotel Arleen 😀

[@danasheets5478]

was waiting to see the haunted hotel room 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You'll only have to wait until next Saturday. We explore the whole hotel.

[@pixelpeter3883]

How cool was that demonstration in the mine with the tools of the trade?! Must have been a racket, but pretty impressive I bet.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It was impressive, not only did the miners have to put up with the dangers, but the noise was deafening. And how about hand drilling by candlelight?

[@diane4549]

I'd fall down those stairs sober, due to Osteoarthritis and I don't need any other excuse! Serious biz!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Arthritis is no joke, after years of racing motocross and all the injuries I have it in my back, knees and ankles so long hikes can become brutal.

[@diane4549]

@@PinInTheAtlas so true! Osteoarthritis runs in my family. My grandma Marie had it, my dad had it and now I have it. I often have a lot of problems sleeping due to the pain. The last time I had X-rays of my knees, the cartilage was totally gone, and replaced with bone spurs. This stinks! Keep pushing yourself. If you give up, you'll regret it.

[@paularogers3549]

I’m with you 6 am? I guess you have to start early. Lol I’m looking forward to it. If I don’t make I’ll catch the video later.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

I put it down for 7am, so not sure why it went at 6!!!

[@waynebender8835]

Nice touring video. Even though I have never seen Big Foot . I do believe in there existence. They reported being seen all over parts of the world. Or some very similar to Big Foot too! Seen though out United States, Canada, Amazon region, Australia, China, Vietnam, Russia, Siberia, occasionally some parts of Europe and even England.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

We always keep an open mind. Like the Loch Ness Monster, UFO's and of course Big Foot. Things are being discovered all the time. Kinda want them never to catch these legends. Humans just seem to want to put them in a zoo, hunt them or experiment on them. We like the mystery, although it would be really cool to catch one on camera - from a safe distance of course.

[@waynebender8835]

@@PinInTheAtlas I heard that safety always first. What is the difference if you aren't around to tell the tale. In early Christian who came to the Loch Ness. I forget the saint name driven him out centuries ago. It is known that the Loch Ness is very deep. Also it might have a underground channel leading to the ocean. That is according to some experts. So far I my life time I have seen two UFOs. 1) look like a very bright ball of light made no sound. It was traveling east to west. Very little cloud cover. When it did go behind a cloud it lite it up like a lamp shade. 2) it occurred during night time over my Apartment complex. I decided to look up and I saw no clouds or stars. I was confused; The possible storm at night. Then I saw lights in a line multi color. Then I saw the outline. It was a shape of a Large Triangle. It was flying a couple feet above my two story Apartment complex. No noise moving slowly. If you would put two Super Aircraft Carries together in a line. It would still engulfed them. Also it past by Florida Melbourne Regional Airport, There is also Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral, and Patrick Air Force Base nearby. Talk about not worrying about them. I also have some paranormal experiences too! So I try to keep a open mind.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@waynebender8835 That would be a bit creepy, but mesmerizing at the same time. We have had a few unexplainable paranormal things happen to us. Thought we witnessed a ufo in Nevada fumbled for the phone as it disappeared. Turns out after explaining the encounter it was Elon Musks, Starlink.

[@waynebender8835]

@@PinInTheAtlas UFOS are a grey area. The Military Industrial Complex , Federal Government and the US Military will take advantage UFO's for own projects. So nobody knows what the Federal Government is doing. During WW2 American pilots were engaged in combat over Germany with Foo fighters. The US Military were so concerned about these Foo Fighters that they order no talking about it. The Foo Fighters would go through some of the American Bombers and nothing would happen. Also they could though the other American Bombers and they would drop out of the air like a rock. That's why Warner Brothers were commission developed a alien space cartoon that could laugh off and not believe. That cartoon is Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian. Also developed one dealing with Bugs Bunny and a Gremlin. Because some air crews were seeing these creatures on planes. They were trying to break apart the planes mid flight. If you watch the first Gremlin Movie it goes and explains about them during World War II.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@waynebender8835 Like that twilight zone episode, with William Shatner. Have heard of the Foo Fighters before, have to admit, I would delve deep and watch as much as I could on this phenomenon as it is incredible. Plus credible airline and military pilots have come forward years after service relaying some of the things they have seen. We just love mysteries of any kind keeps your imagination and mind open to a lot of possibilities.

[@rareroots]

The sign at Heroes Market and gas station in Flamingo Heights, Yucca Valley California said IT is the center of the universe, since well before '04..hmmm

[@PinInTheAtlas]

There's also another at JPL Pasadena

[@richardguthrie8782]

Looks like a good place to go!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It is. Wallace is now number 1 in our top 10 small-town American towns. Definitely worth a "pin" Richard.

[@lilykendall8845]

My sister natalie deck is at the end of that building hahaha her apartment! Hi Natalie!!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Lucky! She lives in an amazing little town, we love it. If she ever wants roommates... HaHa!

[@maryelmaguire3161]

I don’t know which way you 2 are going but if you keep going west into Washington State head to Grand Coulee Dam. It’s 2 hours west of Spokane WA. It sits on the mighty Columbia River. The spillway is talker than Niagara Falls. History galore. It’s the largest dam in North America and use to be In the world. Seattle’s power came from Grand Coulee Dam. The whole Basin is historically plus you have Lake Lenore Caves

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you Maryel, we will Pin that on our Atlas, that sounds like a wonderful little explore and we love history and caves!

[@gregraymond428]

This place is cool. Can’t beat free coffee.(Ha,Ha) But the mine tour was amazing. The centre of the universe eh? Well, why not? Like the mayor said, nobody’s going to prove you wrong I guess.(Ha) Great vid again. Especially the novelty signs shop. Funny indeed. You guys find the best towns and history spots too. But can’t say I really believe in Bigfoot, but to each their own. Stay safe.👍🤪😁☮️🌹❤️

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you Greg. We had a lot of fun in the novelty sign shop, couldn't film it all, there is so much to see in this wonderful little town.

[@Danny.Spurling]

Love this one, Danny in Bama

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Hey, Danny. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kaykaylovinslots6805]

Good Morning!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Good Morning Kay!

[@mobiltec]

Why 6am? Did you mean 6pm?

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Was supposed to be 7am like our usual time, just checked the wrong box.

[@jschille6710]

I was waiting to hear about your stay at the hotel. Oh well, next time. 😊

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You are in luck J, we teased the last two items in the vid as there are full videos of the Jameson Hotel and the Pulaski Trail coming out soon!

[@cindylgrassis8626]

UR own Private Idaho ?

[@PinInTheAtlas]

The whole town really does make you feel that way, Cindy. Absolutely loved our visit and will definitely be back. There is so much to see in that area.

[@KatWoman_]

Fun video.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you Kat!

[@rikspector]

What a great place, I'm sure you did a lot of things you couldn't record:) I mean, I'm sure you did a lot of things you wanted to record but couldn't....Heheheh Rik

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Ha Ha. We did film hours of B role and had to edit it down. The haunted hotel vid will come out next Saturday.

[@richardbeee]

Yee-Haa!!! Gonna pin old Wallace this morning , while i join Steve with my cup of coffee. You's really tried to look bad a#s coming out of that hole in the ground. Glad your sare and hopefully cooler.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

We tried our best, should have smeared mud on our faces like true warriors! Funny it may be a few degrees cooler than down south but not much we are surprised by the heat!

[@slowcountryboy476]

I believe!! I believe I'll have another Corona...

[@lauriejames3657]

Wallace was notorious for legal prostitution well into the 70s or 80s. I grew up in Missoula, MT and guys would go to Wallace to lose their virginity … they would say they were going to buy Coors Beer but …. I had my first legal beer there because the legal drinking age was 20 at the time. Lots to explore in Northern Idaho. Enjoy!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

That is funny and so true. The Oasis which is now a museum was closed at the time of our visit. It would have been interesting to see inside. The legal drinking age in the UK is 18 and driving is 17. So different. So far we love Idaho. Beautiful scenery and beautiful people.