Whats Left of Dry Town | Ghost Town After the Fire | Destination Adventure

[@ottbore]

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how much I respect your approach to travel and content creation. It's so cool to see you letting the places speak for themselves without causing any harm. Your respect for the environment and local communities really shines through in your videos.

[@Hi_Im_Swump]

Easily my favorite creator.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Very nice comment, thank you.

[@missjddrage1111]

🏆❤️‍🔥 Beautifully worded comment. Yes, very much agree. 💐🥂

[@davecottrell3044]

Awesome, Dustin! I have taken so many photos inside and out in Telegraph Creek and Dry Town, all the way to the cable car used by the Ministry of Environment for water monitoring. My wife's grandfather, Charlie Callbreath, told me a lot about Dry Town. It was called Dry Town simply because, unlike downtown Telegraph Creek, they had no creek or spring, so were a dry town. They used various methods to get their water and eventually had several big fire pumps put in (you may have nearly tripped over part of one that's still there). Unfortunately, when the big fire started, the pumps would not. That's when the original Catholic Church burned down, along with a lot of birth and marriage records, at the far end of Dry Town. My mother-in-law used to attend when she was a girl. The shop with the equipment parts in it was the old Public Works shop. Grandpa Charlie was the Public Works foreman for Telegraph Creek and would have worked there some of the time. The partial tracked machine by the river has a cable attached to it on the river side. It was used by Mickey's father-in-law to anchor a dock he had down at the river. If you get a chance to explore Dry Town in the future, there are numerous shallow outlines of foundations of houses that burned down (the "well" you discovered was actually an old root cellar, which some homes had). You will find partial remains of wood stoves in the debris within the outline of most of these old places. People were still using some of the cabins near the old cars when we first visited in 1979. It's very sad to see it all disappearing. Your work is much more important than most people realize, creating a record of things that may soon disappear forever!

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

Thank you for that very enlightening

[@Awsom47Merc]

Thankyou for your comment ! It added so much to Dustin's fine installment. What a beautiful valley to have lived in. Course the kids probably thought it was "Hicksville" till they got older . 🤭👍❤️

[@lauraduffy6177]

I absolutely love your videos. Your photography is wonderful. I love how you tell the stories of these places. ❤❤❤

[@sheriewelsford]

This was what I found on Dry Town from the website, Canada's Historical Places, "Dry Town was an area of Tahltan settlement, originally used as a winter home away from the more remote summer fishing camps. First Nations residents value and continue to practice traditional lifeways, teaching children and grandchildren their inheritance of skills, languages, and an appreciation of the Stikine River and its valley." That cable car find was sure sweat. My granny told me that when she was a kid living up around Valemount, there was a cable car they, as kids, would have to travel in to cross a river so they could get to school. Can you imagine that?! Thanks again for taking me along on this adventure!

[@Awsom47Merc]

That last car was a 58 Ford Fairlane (or Meteor) if a Canadian model. The tail fins and forward tilting hood are a dead give away. Another great vid Dustin ! Love the scenery ! Cheers ! 🍻👊😎👍🍻

[@Awsom47Merc]

My dad worked at Ford . He bought a used 57 Fairlane retractable (hardtop that retracted into the trunk) when I was a kid in the early 60s. Red & White. It was beautiful but we didn't have it long. One day on the way home it started raining so he pulled over and went to put the top up and it got stuck 1/2 way up ! We had to drive the rest of the way home like that in the rain ! Twelve miles ! We were soaked. I can still hear him swearing like mad and my mom telling him to calm down. That day I learned a new four letter word that started with "F" ! Lol ! 🤭👍

[@elwaupo1]

As I’ve said in last videos, I admire how you can produce a video that tells a story of what most people could care less about, a bunch of old dilapidated houses. These were ounce thriving settlements that were alive with people and businesses. The professionalism of your work really pays off, keep up the good work.

[@Danvie777]

Dustin, you are living the life I’ve always wanted to live. I AM JEALOUS. Keep making my dreams come alive.

[@nicolejones9117]

Yup. Lots of stonework. Marble steps and marble flooring etc and cobblestone roads...

[@patrickmcmullen7910]

The small crawler tractor is a Holt 2-Ton. Early to mid 1920's. Great work as always. Love the videos and stories.

[@wilbback8589]

"Dry Town" used to refer to the fact that alcohol was prohibited. Owen Sound, where I live, was a dry town from 1906 until 1972. That panel with the dogs may have been from a wood stove. From the side panel or by the looks of the shape, the Ash Panel ~ What a Beautiful Adventure...

[@jeffwalston8110]

Yeah Dry Town made me think the same thing.

[@robroaring7175]

Agreed. Grog free zone.

[@ShaneCakaTheSnowApe]

I'm still blown away by how much old rare and cool stuff is just sitting out in the woods even still today.

[@AlanShirtsink]

Car on the mountain is a 58-59 Ford Fairlane. The Suburban is 70-71 and one of the cars in the woods was a 55 Chevy

[@ginrobi01]

Dustin, you have a knack for storytelling through your videos, with or without the research. What you see, what you show us, speaks volumes, and I don't know anyone else who can do what you do.

[@katherinespong]

Thank you, Dustin, for another epic video and for taking us places that even many (dare I say most?), northerners never have the privilege to see. You have an amazing gift and I am so grateful you share it with us each week. ❤

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you 😊

[@wills.7626]

Cable way is a hydrometric survey station. Techs could go measure flow velocity across the river and calculate volumetric flow rate. These cable ways were typically built across sectional do the river that were seasonally stable with known dimensions. Velocity X area = CFM (or m/s). Most hydrometric stations are now remotely operated.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

I'd love to shower you with accolades but I have come to the party late, others have said whatever I could conjure up. Your video are breath taking, they get better and better, the story telling and your mantra of "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" sums up your/our adventure to a tee. I and thousands of others look forward to every one of your videos no matter if they are brief, short or long. Thank you, Dustin, so much for showcasing British Columbia for Canadians and the rest of the planet. Safe adventuring...

[@shermansmom]

That thing with the seat at the end of the video is a 2 ton caterpillar from early 1920s. My husband is delighted to recognize old stuff from your videos.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

Thank you for another great adventure. The one thing that is nice about the leaves dropping is you can see so much more that otherwise is hidden.

[@sheldondyck8631]

I love old ghost towns. Anytime I get the chance to explore one I do it. That 69? I think Chevy Carryall is pretty rare. Definitely worth saving. Great video Dustin. Cheers 🍻

[@xSylveRSpydeRx]

I look forward to my saturday mornings, fresh Timmies coffee in hand, dog beside me, 2 cats on my lap while watching your newest video. Really enjoy looking at our beautiful country

[@Nicksonian]

Nice way to start a Saturday morning. Interesting to see how far along Autumn is a thousand miles to the north. Here on the US East Coast, leaves have barely changed and summer is making its last gasp with an 80-degree day. All while Dustin has to worry about snow…

[@Awsom47Merc]

Had to add a second comment. Was checking my subscription status. (YT has been unsubscribing) and notice your 270 vids have been viewed over 33 million times !!! And your subscriber count is up to almost a 1/4 million !!! Thats Amazing ! Your work is why. So glad the wife and I found your channel years ago. You add such a nice informative and beautiful part to our Saturdays. Atta Boy Dustin !!! 🤭👍

[@Destination_Adventure]

I really appreciate this comment, thank you so much.

[@Awsom47Merc]

Frankly the fact that you read the hundreds of comments you get amazes me ! That must take so much time alone. I'm rewatching this one on my big tv . That valley would have been such a beautiful place to grow up. Course the kids would have thought it was " Hickville" before they realized how good they had it. Night Dustin 💤😴

[@mrandrat625]

Now I'm going back to re-watch your adventure on the abandoned island. I'm always left in awe Dustin. Thank you.

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Ahhh to be young again. I love how when you see something interesting at the bottom of a steep hill you just run down and look at it instead of falling over and sliding down. Lol . Thank you for yet again, another interesting and beautiful video.

[@valeriechamberlin341]

So cool music! Enjoy ur hard work to keep us entertained with all ur travels! I love ❤️ when ur twin shows up, so fun 😂!

[@mightymouseofnyc]

I love Saturday mornings. Drinking my coffee with my pup as I watch your videos. And, after a rough week of working my butt off for very unclear reasons, every Saturday morning, it seems I ponder why life has to be this difficult. We aren't slaves. We are humans living a very short life. Alas, will continue to ponder. One things for certain, though, love you videos.

[@ronteljeur]

Feeling the same way.

[@mightymouseofnyc]

@@ronteljeur ❤❤

[@JimD-f3l]

Again thank you so much Dustin for allowing us along with your adventures 😊

[@CanadianSledDog]

I think the stone structure was a cellar. You would love exploring Nova Scotia, there are old stone structures strewn all over the wilderness from the activities of so many generations of settlers. It's wilderness now but it might have been a town or a railway who knows what you'll find here. Hoping for some good winter content this year! I've gotta say winter is quickly replacing spring as my second favorite season after fall.

[@nporter6909]

Forty four years ago I used to Drive in to Telegraph Creek every late fall and early spring to work on the water well pump and reservoir. At the time I was told the whole town was dry but it might have just been that section. I used to stay in the back upper apartment of the Hudson’s Bay store, made super 8 movies of some of the trips but I’ll stick to watching yours. From one Porter to another keep the great work!

[@GeocachingKeats94]

It may be late in the season, but those fall colours are still awesome. Fantastic drone footage as well. Safe travels north!

[@Katherine_-]

The amazing Views are just stunning! Your efforts are crazy forjust one video! I can’t wait for the up north stuff ✨I can’t wait✨ Dustin you are amazing! Keep it up!!!

[@joanneachildoftheking4199]

I have watched almost all of your videos. I almost feel like we are friends and if I ever ran into you I would wonder why you don’t recognize me! Each Episode transports me and I forget that I am not actually there with you. I can’t wait to see what you do over the winter. Safe travels and God Bless.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Happy to have you along for the ride, friend. :)

[@1oldvato782]

Wow it's a 1968 - 1972 3dr. Right hand drive delivery panel truck the Suburban would have windows all the way around very rare down here in lower 48 U.S. very cool find 👍👍👍 Love seeing all these old vehicles you come across Dustin

[@Bluebottlenose]

I really love the way you use music in your videos, it really elevates the experience.

[@johnmclaren7059]

Good morning Dustin! Fantastic footage once again, your videos always start my Saturday mornings! During the well we are up at 02:00 getting ready for work and Saturdays sleep in time is 04:00 and I start getting ansi waiting for you to post your latest adventure! It’s such a beautiful and peaceful area and to see all that’s been left behind is amazing! I can only imagine what was there before the fire took every thing in its path, seeing old builds and equipment abandoned along with the dreams of those hard working people that once lived there! Cheers mate and safe travels until next Saturday 👍☕️🇨🇦

[@parkerottoackley6325]

Thanks again for the ride, brother 🙏 👍

[@DaveWhite1979]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 Your my favorite history teacher i've ever had!

[@muddawgkomm9642]

Dustin, let their not be a time when you stop producing videos for if you do it'll drive me to being sad real sad! I really love your style of filming and getting to the hidden gem location's. Be safe my friend. Though we've never met we both share a love for the outdoors and lost history. Carry on.

[@Destination_Adventure]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@esidedude2869]

Hey bro. Made your opening closeup shot of leaves and timber my new fall inspired lock screen. Didn't think you'd mind. 👊🤘👍

[@waynetuuk7599]

Its a 1958 Ford. The vids are very interesting and with great gorgeous scenery. Thanks.

[@danielplante9980]

i saw the cable video of russian island. I was hooked right then. Keep going

[@gregcooper7764]

Thanks for another great Saturday morning

[@nistramo]

Brilliant....got lots of stone work herecin the uk but nothing like you have there including the old cars.

[@h.h.6551]

Since I subscribed to your channel you've taken me to places, I know I'll never get to see or experience thanks for showing me some of most beautiful landscape that I have ever seen. You do beautiful work, and your channel has become my favorite.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much, I’m happy to have you along for the ride.

[@kimklobucher3154]

Cool finds and beautiful views, as always. Thanks Dustin!

[@ryanmcknight4580]

Absolutely fantastic cinematography as usual!

[@davidpianosi4512]

Very enjoyable to amble along with you through historical artifacts. Whether you are finding a cow lower jaw bone, or a chrome part of a car, I always run in my mind time in reverse to the point at which the car ended up where it is to the point where somebody purchased it and polished that piece of chrome, to the point where it was built in the factory. Even the jawbone, running time backwards to the animal that use that bone and how it ended up there. Enjoyable video thanks

[@michaeldarragh354]

I remember that first episode, had me hooked on your channel instantly.

[@screwthecabal6453]

That tracter looks older than dirt. So cool looking!

[@fredv7487]

Another fantastic video Dustin. Looks like a gorgeous place to live. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jamessmith7691]

You have a great channel. The traveling through these old towns and camps. Here in upstate NY I worked on road crews and saw many cellar walls of places very close to the road. My problem is I have tried to purchase some old relics to save them from nature. I do respect your ways of don't disturb anything. One of the first cars you saw was about a 56 Chevy and the green one was may be a late 50s early 60s Chrysler . The machine with one track was a track tractor, parts missing. That can give you a timeline of the inhabitation .

[@caseyroberts4354]

Another amazing video man! Love watching your beautiful film work! Can't wait for the next one!

[@TomJones0065]

Back in my younger days of travels, I ran threw some spots in Tennessee and they had called some small towns " Dry Towns" which there it's ment NO BOOZE! But Not sure if its the same there Dustin, and that there Chevy Truck I think is what was a 1970 Panel Truck, Suburban's had 3 doors, I had built one a few years ago but SADDLY had to sell it to eat! MAN YOU DO come across some TREASURE, let alone ALL YOUR AWESOME VIEWS! I so Love Your Travels!!

[@OutlastOverland]

Been here for years on my personal channel. So blown away with how much you've grown as a filmmaker. Awesome to see! Great work.

[@jeremycherny2041]

Good day my friend. Hope all is well. Great video as always 👍. Take care

[@kaineleeabel]

Hey thanks for sharing the amazing fall views

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

The last car 🚗 you looked at was a very desirable 55 chevy shame too see it like that. A great video thanks 🙏👍✌️💯🤟🚐

[@JCinJCout1]

I totally remember that first episode and been here ever since! That house on an island would have been so neat to live on.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you for the long term enjoyment. :)

[@kenuber4014]

Thanks Dustin!

[@Jasontodd74]

My favorite KZbinr!! Love your videos bud and that was an old suburban and I love that model. Similar body like that I believe from “67-“72. The front on the ‘67-‘68 are the best in my opinion!! Thanks for another amazing video of a great place…

[@BlackJacket705]

It didn't have a 3rd door on the passenger side.

[@rustyjim70]

It’s a Panel not a suburban, no 3rd door

[@jerrybrooks870]

​@rustyjim70 , actually, it looks like a cross between a panel and suburban. At first, it looked like someone had just cut some windows into the side of a panel truck, but on closer look, it looks like it was factory. As a general rule, panel trucks don't have any windows past the two front doors, and suburbans have windows all the way around as well as the third door on the passenger side. I've seen both panel trucks and suburbans of this year model, but I've never seen one like this before. It must be an extremely rare body style.

[@geoffthiessen646]

Incredible completely incredible!!!

[@SRM_NZ]

When I bought my new computer a few months back I also invested in a top quality, 4k 32" monitor......for the very purpose of having a great picture quality....and then you come along with your high bit rate 1080p premium video's.....on my monitor your video's are simply awesome....a true cinematic adventure, and I don't have to get my van dirty....

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff thanks. As remote as you are, I'm surprised you do not encounter more wildlife.. Safe travels

[@petegrangaard3921]

I remember your first tram experience, that was a shame ithe island and cabin catching fire. Your research and insight for the man that lived there brought his story back to life. Resilience and ingenuity. That was a great video. .

[@garyjones2582]

From what i could see, it looked to be about a 58 or 59 Ford... Gorgeous video...

[@daveschofield9448]

Really enjoy your channel. Every Saturday morning with my coffee and Dustin 😊

[@Biglukedozerlife70]

Thanks Dustin follower from Perth Western Australia 👏

[@robroaring7175]

Brilliant as always. I love identifying the little bits and bobs you pick up as you explore these places. Treasures! “Dry Town” usually refers to alcohol free zones. We have many here in Australia. Mostly in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The indigenous communities have them, as it’s a huge problem. Not really sure how effective it is. Anyway, thanks again. Magic as always. Rob, TAS.

[@regwebb8737]

Hi just found your site. It's great .look forward to seeing more. Reg england😊

[@juanaction2715]

Always excellent Dustin. Thanks again man. Respect. You show it and you deserve it. Yes.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Much appreciated, thank you.

[@juanaction2715]

hey Dustin. Thanks for your reply. My very good friend that I have gone camping with here in BC for 20+ yrs is the guy who makes those Backroad Mapbooks. We both love your channel and wait for your new episodes. "Have you seen Dustin's new video? He shows where we went a few years ago. Nope but got some time in the next couple days to watch for sure." You do our province proud brother. Thank you. I am moving to Texada Island soon. You should check out the wilderness there this winter. Johan @@Destination_Adventure

[@johnnyyukon7887]

Thanks for the videos on Telegraph Creek.

[@glennjenkinson1103]

Great film,watching from Cleethorpes in uk.

[@feathercatcher]

Thank you for the wonderful, beautiful trip. I do remember your first video. I wish I could say I have been here that long, but I can say when I did come across your channel, I went to your video playlist and started from the start. Been here for about 2½ years. I won't be leaving, unless God calls me home. 😂

[@opie493]

Enjoyed the destination! Thanks Dustin

[@BombproofCraftsman]

Yup, late 60’s suburban. Super cool & rare trucks.

[@janblake9468]

At 6:28, that is a 1969 or 1970 Chevy panel truck with extra windows cut into the sides and a seat inside to make it similar to a Suburban.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video as always,thanks for sharing Dustin and stay safe.

[@jennifernevin8100]

Spork was basically the burns company version of spam. They also had a beef version called speef.

[@Coastie1081]

I'm amazed at how people hauled stuff to those remote places you visit, e.g., appliances, furniture, and construction materials. They were tough in those days.

[@marketmalc]

Hit it again!! Nice one.

[@mihak.9482]

Yet another 'Radically'😊awesome episode! 💛

[@missjddrage1111]

💐🏆🩵 Beautiful editing in this one Mr. Dustin Porter. You have an eye for the beauty in everything whether it's intact and thriving or broken and forgotten. Loved this one! Hope you make your travels over those mountains safely. 🤗🥰

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

One of my favourite parts of Saturday mornings - Destination Adventure time! Great video, D - thanks for sharing your explorations with us.

[@isabelmendi3973]

Nice video, that’s a very remote area. Sad in a way how things get forgotten.

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Thank you for another wonderful video, Dustin. Dry Town may have been named during the Canadian prohibition?? The stonework reminds me of what we have here in New England. I admire the respect you have for the various places you visit. Always look forward to more great adventures. Be safe, blessings.

[@LeahWriter]

It boggles my mind, the magnitude of work that people used to put into just surviving. I think about that every time I pass Walhachin and see the water flume on the side of the hills

[@courtneyhall7140]

another great video man. ty santee......on the brazos................

[@rhondaburke5700]

🎉 It's Saturday! Coffee with Dustin and his Video!

[@sherrilee230]

Thank you for sharing this. People had to have one leg shorter than the other. They always built on cliff hangers, but very beautiful.

[@stephenrrose]

Great Video Dustin, I love your photography, music, editing, and of course your adventures! It's all great information and I'm always learning something new from you! Safe Travels and adventures my friend!

[@kathrynjohnston794]

Thank you, Dustin, for taking me on another adventure. I pray you have no trouble getting back home. I will be awaiting next week's video and maybe see what your plans are for the winter season. God's blessings on you, Dustin, from Maple Grove, MN! (Yes, I moved from Proctor, but I will never move from your channel)

[@camshaftP16]

I remember when you went to the island home on the Frazer, then again after it burnt, I'm sure there are a few other places that have burnt up since then also. It's always a great adventure that you bring us along with, thank you.

[@Ganiscol]

So pleasing to be carried around that place on sunny day here and there, reading the debris of a time gone by 😊

[@marcniall7225]

Back in the day they called it, a Panel truck not a Suburban. Love your show.

[@lostmoose9994]

Absolutely amazing work, Dustin.👍

[@SunRainbow-t4o]

I love to watch you explore mountains and everything you do is interesting ..I live in Saskatoon it’s so flatter here I love looking at ypur watter and mountains movies thanks ❤

[@chrishill7568]

Hey Dustin that pressed metal with the dogs on it could have been an old fireplace screen. Great video mate.

[@linda4th]

And again you nailed it. The beauty of the place just speaks by itself. Amazing footage of an amazing place. Thank you again x

[@michellebreau1124]

Another outstanding video. Thanks Dustin!

[@bombadil776]

Lovin' this series.