Calico Ghost Town - History, Then & Now Vintage Photos, and Abandoned Attractions

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It's time for Calico Ghost Town, then & now! Vintage Photos help tell the story of this abandoned silver mining town, which was then restored and turned into a theme park like attraction, and later handed over to the county of San Bernardino. See what the town was like in the days when Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm owned it and was building it up, and see how it compares to what's here now!
Normally I film at least twice a year in Calico but this year I'm lagging behind! Subscribe & check out the past Calico videos on this channel for even more adventures in the Oooold West !
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@TheDailyWoo 5 лет назад

The Sams Place find is epic !

@fullermrff 5 лет назад

I was thinking the same thing, Adam

@allegedlymario 5 лет назад

Adam The Woo?

@angeredcheese1332 5 лет назад

Dude it is so hot around the Mojave this time of year, you willingly stood outside here? That's dedication.

@tombuck 5 лет назад

I had no idea it was technically a county park. The slanted house holds very dear memories to me. I can’t get enough of these past and present comparisons!

@TampaJay 5 лет назад

That was a perfect history lesson of Calico. I enjoyed this very much.

@ticklemytombstone 5 лет назад

I haven't been since I was 8 or 9 years old. I'm 25 now, I think it's time for a visit!

@larrymelton4750 5 лет назад

I remember Calico before Walter Knott. The mine was always cold and as I remember there was only about three or four buildings that were open, ore cart tracks ( bridges ) were across the canyon to the other side going to several mines, Walter had them removed and the mine entrance were plugged for safety. Fond memories before Walter and progress.

@BB.halo_heir 5 лет назад

I love how Justin said the well dressed tourists must have turned off the side of the road to see what was going on. He can really paint a picture, and cares about all the details ❤

@markraymond3886 5 лет назад

I've been there many times between the late 60s to the late 80's. Both as a Boy Scout on camping trips to a young adult searching for adventure (and abandoned mines to enter). I wish I had some photos to share with you but they were all lost while moving across the country. The video brings back a ton of memories. Thank You, Justin.

@ms.donaldson2533 6 месяцев назад

I'm from Baltimore and my aunt took the family here and Knott's Berry Farm on our visit out west. I still have pictures from our trip in 1981 in books around here somewhere, along with brochures and a wooden chip from one of the vendors. You brought back great memories!!! Thank you so much for the trip down memory lane with my 10 year old grandson. I wish I had money to relive my 11 year old experience with him.

@teambuddamma 5 лет назад

When you started talking about the the lower parking lot. By seeing the cables & that area I realized. When my family & I went to Calico in the mid 80's. They use to have mining cars, That would take you up to the top to the town. When I watched your video, I did not know that Calico was even still open. I am glad to see it still is. Good job on this video. Keep up the good work.

@guiltyasnin 5 лет назад

I know those mine cars were in use during the 90s. My grandma, mom and myself would take the stairs. My grandpa had mobility issues so he waited for the cable cars. I’m so glad you showed that.

@msvampyj89 5 лет назад

I live in Barstow CA. And I love Calico so much ❤️❤️❤️ it’s my favorite place to go and I take my daughter every Easter. 😁

@lizlocher3612 Год назад

This is the Best Calico Ghost Town video ever!!! You go to places within the town no one else can find i.e. Sam's Place, n inside the Maggie Mine hole which is a little creepy!!! You are loaded down with colourful information and Walter Knott was a great philanthropist with unending ideas and ways to get things accomplished!!!! Loved the Bottle House n the Train too!!! Attaboy, Justin Scarred!!!

@Riceball01 5 лет назад

There's actually a campground at Calico which is literally right next door the ghost town and it's a great way to visit Calico and the neighboring areas. Just set up your tent, or RV or trailer, pay the fee and you're good to go.

@pmmac2382 4 года назад

Lovely tour and history! My family would visit calico often in 50s and 60s. I remember walking up the hill from the lower parking lot. I believe that was the only entrance back then. We would pack a picnic lunch and carry it up the hill. There were picnic tables in the ruins by the general store. Magical place then and now. Same is true for Knots Berry Farm.

@rmannayr2129 5 лет назад

WOW THIS DESERT IS SO DESERTED!!!!!!!!

@conniecrawford5231 5 лет назад

Justin and Calico together again !

@lizlocher3612 Год назад

WOW!!!! What a great story about your friend being allergic to shellfish n swelling up n sitting in the 115 degree car no air on so you guys had to take him to emergency room.!!!! That's a classic!!!

@DoubleMrE 3 года назад

I'm 61 now. I went to Calico with my family back in 1966 when I was 7. I honestly didn't remember very much, but this brought back a few memories. Thanks!

@amusementnow4416 5 лет назад

Nice video! Always cool when you dig deep into classic roadside attractions like this.

@lizlocher3612 Год назад

Great detective work, Justin!!! It's super cool that your interest in Calico is so sincere that you've been visiting n researching it so often throughout the years, finding the original 1960's entrance to the town was a ride into it in ore cars!!! How Cool 😎🤠!!!! Double Attaboy Justin Scarred,!!!!

@skeeterIdeplore 2 года назад

One of your old time pictures. It was a photo op figure. My Dad and I had our picture taken at that same figure in 1967. Thank you for a lovely memory

@therange4033 4 года назад

You must be a reborn Olde Time Silver Snaffler! Really, something you are drawn to like this can be an echo of a previous life.

@skiddwister9143 4 года назад

Quite impressive. He spoke for almost a half an hour without taking a breath. Great job, Justin.

@frankvanhecke366 3 года назад

Fantastic video. I loved your rapid fire delivery.I grew up in Barstow and Calico was our main attraction back in the 60's and 70's.Thank you for giving me back great memories.

@rmannayr2129 5 лет назад

THE WILD WILD WEST!!!!

@bcrich792000 5 лет назад

Love how Calico has the same trash cans as Knott's.

@StormAlterWorlds 5 лет назад

New video from Justin! Yay!

@CaliforniaPlaces 3 года назад

Great video, very informative Thank you!

@jimbokay5696 5 лет назад

Another fun, historical video from Justin. Thank you!

@disneymagic6197 5 лет назад

Justin, I love your passion for history. And I love that you can go to the same place over and over again and still feel excited each time you go.

@ThisLoveLeeLife 5 лет назад

I rode those carts/tram back in the 80’s when I was a kid. I haven’t been back since then. I need to take my kids next time we go to California!

@princessdolls 5 лет назад

Amazing video

@3939michele Год назад

Just watched this. Loved that you do the now and then Calico. As usual the history you show is so fascinating. As an adult I've driven by Calico and never stopped. The last time I was there was in the 60's with my family when I was a little kid. So thanks for the video.

@sandinoyes3882 5 лет назад

Had so much fun at Calico many times. Grandparents lived near Barstow. We always rode the ore cars up to Calico in the 60s. Loved it. Thanks for reminding me...lots of smiles here

@allegedlymario 5 лет назад

WOW! That was awesome info. Thank you Justin.

@cersadescosmos7497 5 лет назад

Pretty good Jimmy Stewart impression.

@iamblessed8484 5 лет назад

Awesome as always!

@1boostup 5 лет назад

Awesome video I like the old pictures vs what it looks like now !

@bravozulu0380 5 лет назад

oh my gosh yes i love knotts berry farm!

@gracetwin 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing the Disney, Knott's and Calico Ghost Town videos!

@bettytunnell3982 5 лет назад

I remember stopping by there on our way to California on September 12th 2001. It was a great place to stop and check out. Thanks for sharing.

@dogandpony4931 5 лет назад

Great Video! Love your tour, very cool!

@tesisnotokay4963 4 года назад

I was just camping at Calico! I got home today! We decorated a trailer with my aunt and uncle, and we won the home decorating contest! My uncle was so proud, they planned 3 months ahead!

@dorothysue1 5 лет назад

Haven't been there since I was a little kid. Thanks for the video.

@stevemellin560 5 лет назад

I took that tram when I was a kid 1967 or do thank you for showing it .and keep cool bro . have a great week .

@gregsmith1719 5 лет назад

Someone is conspicuously missing! Keep it up, Justin!

@DaveHaringa 5 лет назад

Another great and informative vid!!

@eraven1982 5 лет назад

Super cool!

@adventureswithchristian6967 5 лет назад

You did a great job on this video. I've seen all your Calico videos, and this is the best!!!

@kidghost7628 5 лет назад

Love you bro... so happy when you post!

@joelawson3638 5 лет назад

Thanks for the history lesson Justin

@nancysanchez2388 5 лет назад

Great work Scarred!

@margaret-annestrella8096 5 лет назад

Yes a video for my birthday! Love calico and love these videos. It's like a birthday gift 😊

@planetmern 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Great how you had the old pictures to compare to today's Calico. Entertaining video!

@Cre80s 5 лет назад

Love your pop culture spin on historical spots like this. 👍

@YoutuberoGt 2 года назад

wonderful place a good video very good job thank you

@TM-bd7nf 3 года назад

Love the enthusiasm that you tell the story with. I love visiting the Mojave desert and Calico is one of my favorite places.

@trevorrandom 5 лет назад

Fantastic ☺

@anthony605 2 года назад

Man I love your channel. I can’t stop watching the quality history you provide. I’m glad I discovered it last night.

@lonotiki 5 лет назад

Always such great adventures, when the desert calls...you sure answer! Love me some Calico, thank you Justin for all the fun you bring us all along~ Alohas Always~

@anab.7450 5 лет назад

I always learn something new from you! So awesome!

@pdxer8895 5 лет назад

Awesome.

@Paradiselost69 5 лет назад

Your videos are just awesome, especially enjoyed watching all of your route 66 collection 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@wanettarenay8215 5 лет назад

sitting here with a bad tooth in a lot of pain, i'm in pain, the tooth ,aside from being rotten , is fine, but i am smiling because of your vlog, you do a great job

@rryan844 5 лет назад

HAHA wow I wasn’t expecting the cameo appearance from Dr. R Rhea!!!! Thank you Justin, that just made my day. 😅 The original visit and video of that is still one my all-time favorite Justin moments.

@CrazyforTrouble 5 лет назад

Excellent work. I had no idea about that other entrance and tram.

@blakesupra4440 5 лет назад

killin it at always. great video. sleep well..;.)

@herbm8709 5 лет назад

Great video!

@johnalvinbelarmino598 5 лет назад

another great video

@MrPhoenixQuill 5 лет назад

I can't believe that the tram up the hill is abandoned. The only time I was ever there, back in 93, I rode it up and was fascinated by it all.

@stephenl3974 5 лет назад

Great video as usual! I especially love your Disneyland history and tips videos!

@Club34Disneyland 5 лет назад

Great Video Justin. It's 2 hours from our place too, and yet we have never been. Definitely need to go check it out 👍

@lustrevision 5 лет назад

loved this vlog Justin! the abandoned mine ride should be brought back!

@2a.m.studio972 5 лет назад

Great video and love the history of the ooooooooooooooooold west! Bought a cool t-shirt to support the cause. Very nice!

@gregsvlogshow 3 года назад

why dose this video have such low views!! It's awesome! Love your style Justen!! History and humor!

@rebeccajskilling 5 лет назад

I love love love this kind of stuff!!! We've been to Bodie. Go there!

@shawnwright745 5 лет назад

great great great video did such a great job i just love calico when i lived in calif i used to go a lot thank you for this great job love ya

@bobthewobbly6516 5 лет назад

Awesome vid. I should drag my wife through a southwest road trip to see all these cool places you go.

@thefilmstone9158 5 лет назад

I love your videos!! Also my family have been wanting to go soon😁

@danvango 2 года назад

awsome presentation, dont forget to stop at the intersection at the 1950 Peggy Sue Diner.

@LetYrLiteShine 5 лет назад

I rode that tram entrance to Calico and I remember the Maggie Mine was a ride, not a walk thru. I was confused when I revisited a few years ago as we parked on the same level as the ghost town. Great vlog.

@fullermrff 5 лет назад

it was a ride? What year was this? I always thought it was a walk through

@raevonday4197 5 лет назад

I would love to go see Calico.

@pappy4075 5 лет назад

Love it

@TheGeoDaddy 4 года назад

I remember visiting Calico a number of times... staying once over night in the campground... and that “rock” I slept on that I couldn’t shift away from my back... 2020 - No Corona

@jeffstubb6116 5 лет назад

On our trips to the midwest, my family and I used to spend the night there in the campground they had there, we never got there when it was open, but we would walk around.

@ruthkeenan7800 5 лет назад

living in Ireland not sure i'll ever make it to the ooooold west so thanks for taking me there Justin!

@rscbmr1023 5 лет назад

I love this video! I would love to vist a fraction of the places youve been.

@shawnduffy8026 5 лет назад

Watching Randomland Adventures and learnin’ some history! #Calico

@lizlocher3612 Год назад

Discovered the mine town with picks n shovels n brothels n booze!!! Awesomely funny!!!!!

@thedadalorian6048 5 лет назад

Love ur videos

@Dive-Bar-Casanova 5 лет назад

Thumbs up Jus'.

@Lurker1979 5 лет назад

You need to write a history book. Telling stories of your adventures in historical places.

@travish194 5 лет назад

Before you mentioned anything about the "You're next" sign I was like "What does THAT mean?! It's so ominous" and then you mentioned it lmao

@dlduran05 5 лет назад

I remember riding up the car up the rails in the late 80's or early 90's. That was my first trip there.

@TheClumsyJedi 5 лет назад

"Maybe because of this tree.." Uh, sorry pal. That's a creosote bush! Lived in the Mojave Desert for 29 years of my life, and we don't have natural trees out there unless it's next to the river. :p I do kind of miss Calico...a lot of fun family memories there!

@G.G14 5 лет назад

This reminds me of an old Scrooge McDuck story by Carls Barks called "Mystery of the Ghost Town Railroad" where Scrooge hides an important document in a bottle house :)

@karenkozak2068 5 лет назад

I don't want to seem "shellfish" but, sounds like your friend was having a Clam Bake in the car!!! Tee-Hee. Thanks for the tour of Calico in the OooO00ooLD West!

@richardwillett 5 лет назад

The Horseshoe Curve outside of Altoona Pa. that has a small tram to take people up the hill from the parking lot too!

@richardweaver9682 Год назад

The "Ore Cart" ride dropped you off at the statoion on top which was right near where the photogeaphy shop is today. . We took a few times when I was a kid but mostly we took the stairs. The upper parking lot was not open to the public in the 60's and 70's.