39 Months In A Ghost Town: A Cadaver Dog, Lost Mines, And More...

It makes me happy that three years later, you're still so enthusiastic. Even after all you've endured! It's been an honour and an absolute pleasure, to follow you on your journey! Big love from the UK. Can't wait to see the hotel finished. Good luck Brent.

Finding the burial sites is amazing. What better way to pay respect to the people that made the town what it is then to mark their grave and pay honor to them.

Brett, one thing that probably should be considered is that when Owens Lake was drained, it probably changed the local weather patterns which resulted in more of an arid condition. Those mammoth tree stumps that you’ve found in some locations are probably signs of a wetter climate, which would also support the higher demands they had for water. I would not be surprised if the older wells prove to be currently dry. But with the growth of Owens Lake, I’m very much curious if you will begin to see an increase in the amount of rainfall, humidity, and heavier morning dew that could lead to more plant growth and the return of many of the older springs and water sources.

I find it truly amazing how many people, people with very select and unique talents and/or resources come to that precious town to help. I think they also share your passion of history and establishment to perhaps 'BE' apart 'OF' that history, and that's encouraging and respectful. I will not devalue the countless hours of precious manpower it took to actually build/rebuild; Roads: Buildings; Water resources; Exploration; Etc... There is no price you can put on the love and admiration these people employ to Cerro Gordo and its surrounding areas. I admire and applaud them and you Brent for bringing history to life once again and hope you will continue this epic adventure

HELLO! My name is Melissa and I have been watching you since you uploaded "Living alone in a ghost town" or somethin' like that and I love, love love every upload, every success, every disappointment and every comeback you have shared. I have been a Patreon supporter to rebuild the hotel from the time of the disaster, to a customer purchasing nails and mugs and hoodies! Now I watch and support in any way I can because one day, I will BE THERE. Love, love, love Brent and all the people who surround and support him in his vision to preserve the past for the future!

As a 77 year old retiree I want to thank you for your regular videos (from day 1) that continue to feed and renew my own adventuring spirit Brent. I am excited, right along with you, for every new discovery and accomplishment, despite all the challenges and setbacks. So many possibilities still opening up! I wonder if the DNA from even one of those graves could provide any identification and information about that person and also life in Cerro Gordo. Looking forward to your next video!!! 😊🦮

You are still hands down one of my storytellers ever. Half of the magic of Cerro Gordo is in how you honor it, how you share it while preserving it... you inspire so many of us! Someday, I hope I can visit.

As a member of the AAPI community, thank you and your team for finding the remains of our ancestors. Their names may be lost, but we honor their part in our history, which is so often forgotten.

Fantastic progress on the hotel. I am hoping that Owen's Lake keeps filling and stays around for many years now.

Brett, you are an incredible person. Young man with a very old soul, incomparable determination, and a tender heart. I respect your attention to those souls buried around Cerro Gordo. I am excited every time you update us. And I also LOVE seeing you with the animals. I love chickens & goats, but live in the suburbs, so have a cat (used to have 2 dogs, 5 cats, & a pet tarantula). I am a disabled senior & your message helps me so much. Many, many blessings.

I don’t know why I was recommended this. But I love it. The desert, the positivity, the determination, the stunning views. Keep up the killer work man, I wish you nothing but the best. 🌵

That is so respectful and major important to make the burial sites such an important part of the redevelopment of that town!!!! AWESOME JOB!!!! It will really help you map out the land and do things where they should be done respectfully! You're doing such an awesome job!!!!!!

When I watch you uncover the history of Cerro Gordo from 150 years ago, I wonder if 150 years from now people in Cerro Gordo will tell their history like: "You know this town used to be completely abandoned until about one and a half century ago, but this guy Brent buys this town and moves here from Texas. This was back in the beginning of the great pandemic of the 2020s . So he began rebuilding the town while documenting everything on something that is called a Youtube channel. Back then VR tech had not replaced every form of entertainment, so people would watch his videos on flat screens."

You are doing the correct thing to find “Consecrated Plots” for which a monument for the Unknown Miner can be erected with a spot for visitors to sit & pray for their souls.

Hi Brent, I am in Australia and have been watching your journey pretty much from the start. I love the exploration and discoveries in your beautiful town. It's not a ghost town anymore (although there are probably many ghosts there) , as you are creating new memories and history there. Soon hundreds of people will be visiting every year, if not thousands. I would love to have a drink in the American Hotel. Good on you for investing in something that has made you happy. Cerro Gordo lives again!!

This is definitely an important endeavor ! The cultural importance of Chinese miners is so important . I hope find them and honor them in ways people over 100 years ago did not because of their own ignorance.

THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE! Brent has got it GOING ON up at CERRO GORDO! So many positive developments! Bravo, good sir! 😌😌

You are doing the right thing. Those graves need to be found, marked, and preserved

Brent, no matter how hard things get, no matter how bad you feel, NO MATTER how life might get you down, you are doing the right thing to restore history. I hope one day I can make it there and meet you to shake your hand sir. I salute you.

I've never in my 41 years have wanted to visit a place more than 'Cerro Gordo'. I will make it there one day. Thank you, Brent, for refurbishing back history. In a more comfortable way. Been following since day one. Continue sir. Wish i was and am able to help. Live in DC.