When I was younger I used to be a Ham radio operator. I had to use the Mount Diablo repeaters to talk to someone in the Bay area. Thanks both of you for showing me the top of the mountain; I've never walked the area.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Take a trip up there in the springtime because it’s beautiful!

Since I found you two I have been watching all your videos! Sarah you are so brave. You made me nervous when you walked out on that skinny trail. Oh and Yosemite, 🙈🙈😯. Keep up the great work! 👍👍👍♥️🙋🏼‍♀️

I grew up in Livermore and got a little homesick from you're video. Been up Mt. Diablo a few times. Mission Peak is also a good hike with great views of the bay.

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! We shot this so long ago but it makes us laugh now looking back on how silly we were acting!

I loved this video! I’m starting with your first ones and moving forward. I didn’t know that you started 5 yrs. ago, Jeff! The beginning of your video - reading about Mt. Diablo, was great!!! The ending was masterful, complete with crickets, dog barking, and garage door closing! And, every scene was fun to watch. I’m a coffee and Diet Pepsi addict on a day trip, too! Happy Trails, you two! 🥰😎

@jbenziggy

2 жыл бұрын

I think that was just a little experimentation with making a video five years ago. It's very quirky but it gave birth to History Hunters though. Thanks for being such a great (and expressive) fan. PS I really am a good driver, Sarah just doesn't think so! LOL

@maureengill6031

2 жыл бұрын

We all think we’re great drivers! As for me... I’m careful but I know I’m “Miss Leadfoot Mo’”!

I really enjoy this video, great editing, even a great shows on TV gotta start somewhere, and this was a great start including your narration. I also like some sound effects in this video, looking forward to watch more tomorrow! 😃

I used to live in Walnut Creek. The 580/680 interchange sucked even 30 years ago when I lived out there.

McShort - so funny. This video was absolutely hilarious. I loved it. You two are an awesome couple. Have to say I was cringing watching Sarah out on that cliff. But the view was incredible. Thank you for a great video.

You guys should have taken "The route less traveled" out of Patterson. Diablo Grande parkway. Beautiful drive!

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

This is actually one of the first videos I ever put together and I’ve learned so much since then.

I've been up my fair share of California summits, twice up Half Dome, amongst them. Down in Ventura County, there's Mt. Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest. I walked up that one, one time, and it was so clear that, honest-to-goshers, amongst the mid-elevation forest belt of the Sierra, I actually could spot Sequoia groves, 130-150 miles across The Valley. You could see those tiny (at that distance) domed crowns looming above all of the other species of pines and firs.

I really enjoyed the personal banter that you had in this video‼️🤗👍🏻

Very nice!....love the banter about who's the better driver! I found this site about two weeks, ago (August 2022) and have been entranced by the presentation and the history of the locales visited. From November 1947 to November 1959 I lived in Lafayette on the three acres now bordered by 3rd Street and the "Briones to Las Trampas" walking path.....across Lafayette Creek from the Rigney Bros. (yes, Bill Rigney, of the Giants, and his brother) Tile Company. Back then, we could clearly see Mt. Diablo and the navigation beacon that would be illuminated on December 7th and, if I correctly recall, on a few occasions such as New Year's Eve. In the rock on Mt. Diablo can be found much evidence of sea critters (snails, etc.) that were petrified in what was millions of years, ago, the sea floor. On the backside (North) are the old coal mines that fed the industry, steam locomotives, and homes of the Bay Area (until the advent of fuel oil and natural gas). Many of these mines are now either sealed or fenced off as being too dangerous to inspect.

Another great video by you Jeff and Sarah. Keep up the great work.

I just love Sara .. not only is she beautiful.. but her sense of humor is awesome! You can tell you are both just really nice people 😊 Love these videos when you first started .. love the banter 😊 you guys are great together! Oh.. and cool video.. thanks again !

Love the whole video. You two have such chemistry.....comedic chemistry too.

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. That was one of our first videos! I cringe at it. LOL

I had to rewatch your old videos And some things I missed and the 1st time I was looking at it . 😊

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Feel free to watch any of the old ones (even though they make us cringe a bit!). LOL

Cool video! and lol you two are so funny together!

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

Daystar thanks! I didn’t see your comment until now. I apologize. Thanks for watching!

@daystar4909

3 жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy No problem ^_^ and your very welcome!

Haven't been to Mt. Diablo in, oh, 40 years or more. I saw a display that showed a photograph of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley taken on a clear day. Just by luck, it was a windy spring day and clear; even luckier, I had a 10 x 50 binoculars in my trunk and, sure enough, I could see it!

Missing some History here Jeff ... as a kid I was there 2 times.. tried to take my kids in the 90s but the trick is to go in the spring after a rain storm on one of those real clear days! But it snowed on Diablo and there were multiple accidents before we got there and closed down the road. I can’t remember everything About Diablo but when I was there you see all the way to Shasta and Lassen to the North and the Grapevine to the South! Of course all the Sierra’s to the East and all the Bay Area to the West! There’s history of how Meridian lines were drawn from up there and for Yolo County how the county roads were laid out! For TV and radio there’s history too! I know one radio station had there antenna up there and the FCC made them take it down as only a few stations were granted the 50,000 watt license... KFBK in Sacramento being one and still one of the only with that much power!! I would love to go again someday but those clear days a rare and trying to beat the Bay Area people there impossible

Lived in Danville for most of my childhood, teens, and early adult life. I drove and biked up there so many times. I truly miss it. (Just found your channel today and watched the Bonnie & Clyde shootout location near Kansas City Airport).

@jbenziggy

Ай бұрын

Great to hear that you found us! We’ve been around like seven years so we have a lot of videos! Hopefully you have subscribed! Thanks for commenting!

Every shows has a beginning, what a great start to History Hunter.🙂 Look like you guys had a great trip.

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

That was a weird show we did back then but we did have fun. Cringeworthy for me. LOL. Thanks for watching!

So cute together. This is so real, for anyone driving out that way from ..Sonora, can share the same experiences as you have, just an hour longer, both ways.

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! This video was one of my first so it's a bit odd now that I look back on it. It was us trying to be funny. Sarah doesn't complain about my driving so much as back then. She says I break too hard as I come on stopped traffic. LOL

I love the snail. I didn't see any slime.

New commenter, relatively new subscriber. Everything I’ve watched has been very informative and your enthusiasm is great. Sara doesn’t seem to enjoy a lot of the cemetery visits which is to bad for her. Nancy Kelsy(sp) is buried in Cuyama Valley way back off the road behind an house. Amazing story there. You should go visit that site. I’m starting from the beginning and working my way to the current videos.

Ok. Leave her be. Private lotion time. 😉 love not being on 680, 80 or 880!! Love the sound effects. Seriously, another great video. Cheers to you both. XO Paula

You two are so cute, love Sarah's humor lol. We can see Mt Diablo from Vacaville. Been in the area, Vacaville/Fairfield, all my life but never been there, driven by many times. I'll have to go someday when the state parks open. Glad this was recommended.

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

As always, we appreciate you watching and telling us how you enjoyed it. This was one of our first videos before we really got serious so it's quirky and fun. Thanks Jennys Journey!

I've just recently discovered your feed on UTube and I am thoroughly enjoying them. I am a native Californian and farm girl by way of North Dakota and Minnesota.

@jbenziggy

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel! We always love hearing from newbies and are very happy that you enjoy our videos! Blessings!

I was hoping you would show the brass plaque for the mount diablo base and meridian.

You spoke briefly in this episode with a lady from Benicia. The town of Benicia was the capitol of California for a year starting in 1853 and the building is still there and availlabe to tour. Also just outside of town is the site of the Benicia arsonal and barracks from the same era. There is also a military cemetery that is very well kept and has a few interesting individuals buried there. I don't know if it's worth a drive from Modesto but could be interesting if you happen to be going by on your way to another destination.

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, Benicia is definitely on our long list of things to cover! As always, thanks for watching!

@readysetgo1996

2 жыл бұрын

Live right by there

You guys are hilarious.🤣🤣

That was a fun one!

I liked this one so much, I watched it twice. BTW, I'm the best driver. C.D.L. holder since 98, I've been to 45 or 46 of the lower 48. J/K about the best driver comment. Always learning.

Jeff and Sarah , Did you know that Mt. Diablo can be seen from the TAO house of Play write Eugene O'Neal ? His house was built on the side of a large hill in Danville Ca I have visited the TAO house by hiking up from nearby Alamo trails and onto the property. There are guided tours given by national Parks people on a scheduled time base. The parking of cars is not allowed up near the house so you have to take a bus to get up there or,...go the scenic route, and hike your butt up there from either Alamo or from the Danville side and into Las Tramps park. The Danville entry's is form Remington Loop road. The first part of the entry is a bit steep for beginner hikers . Print out a map from an online trail map of Las Trampas ridge area, Look to see the names of the trails. Take the Las Trampas Ridge trail over to the TAO house.

I love all you videos, I gat you two books are great . You and Sara are a good couple.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@carlosagosto7915

Жыл бұрын

Mr. Jeff you have more books for sale in the future..

Fun times again!!!!

We never pay to entre a park or Reserve but l am enjoy your videos keep them coming love Australia🐨🐺😄🎥

Honestly, you two; when together, you remind me of Nick and Nora Charles; all you need now, is a mischief-minded Fox, Airedale, or Lakeland Terrier, who's like Asta! All of those are really sweet dogs to have around. No matter who's driving, you just can't help swaying with the mountain twisties. You ought to try the Priest's Grades on the 120 to Yosemite, which, I'm fairly sure, you actually ARE familiar with, or the 198's Amphitheatre Grade from Three Rivers into Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. And, don't forget; if you're watching "Cool-Hand Luke", for the umpteenth time, you just might be able to catch Mount Diablo, if you squint or peer hard enough, but I think the cinematographer picked some fairly hazy days to obscure the mountain.

Giants .. can’t live withem … and most def wouldn’t live without 😍

I'm a little late in finding this video. But I wanted to make a comment about the historic airplane crash on the north face of Mt. Diablo. You probably never heard of it. I wrote a story about it many years ago for a book I wrote. I can't remember all the detail now, but it was a Army C-45 twin engine airplane that took off from Oakland airfield. I can't remember the date, but I think it was late in the 1940's. Most of the wreckage is still up there. I visited the site about 20 years ago. It was interesting to see. And made for a sad story.

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear more about that. Can you send me a copy of what you have if I send you my email? Also wondering how difficult it is to find the wreckage.

@nadiazahroon6573

3 жыл бұрын

History Hunters I don't know their name but there's a web site and aviation buffs who will post civilian and military accidents. They will visit the site. I'll try and find their name.

@shaunstrasser1

2 жыл бұрын

Sarah I know what you're talking about my dad drives the same way

Great job.

Loved it but you two made it better without scenery :) xx Thankyou

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much. You're always so gracious to us and we both thank you!

Liked this one! Let Sarah talk!! Lol.. SarahSmiles!!

You guys are FUNNY !!

Me too Sara, I LOVE COFFEE !

Jeff, Marry that woman !!

@michaelgmoore5708

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I say too

Wow,..... you missed the most important and prominent aspect about Mount diablo base and meridian where prominent peaks were selected to be established as Initial survey Points, and establishment of base elevation bench marks to then establish base-lines and meridians for land survey all over Northern Calif. & Nevada were drawn from this point, as its visibility from great distances aided the surveyor’s task. Such was the case with Mount Diablo, an isolated mound rising above the surrounding valley, east of the San Francisco Bay area. In 1851 it was selected to be the Initial Point for the federal land surveys for northern California and Nevada. All property lines are based on this prominent survey point. www.clui.org/section/mount-diablo-meridian

I have been enjoying your videos! Thanks. Most of your videos you've been, I've been there too. But, my mode of transportation is the motorcycle. Have you done Mt. Hamilton's Lick observatory yet? And thanks for the enriched information on the places. I live in Lodi.

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have not been up there yet! Hopefully some day! Thanks for watching!

You two or cool see you have lots of fun

The two of you make such a cute couple!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Awww thanks!

Horse thief canyon!.. there’s a lot of history there!

You guys need to go to Grover hot springs …MARKLEEVILLE mosquito lake…. Alpine Mountains near Tahoe.. I live in Benicia!!!

Just saw your trip to Mt. Diablo. When I was young, I heard rumors or fact that there is a buried loot somewhere on the mountain buried by some ancient people. Seems u have the resources, maybe u can check it out.

The windmills. The people who drive slow. Sutro Tower. Nice viewpoint.

Sara I know that feeling about scary driver

Too funny!!

not to far from me but have never gotten there also have you heard about the street in that area that your car is supposed to go up hill when you are down hill

You guys are the new Lucy and Desi. Hey Lucccy you have some splainin' to do.

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. I’ve heard Sony and Cher too. LOL

Never heard of it but it was very interesting! What’s wrong with Jeff’s driving?

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed this video. Believe it or not it’s actually the first video that we produced for this channel, or the second. As far as my driving goes, I believe I’m a great driver, but Sarah has a different take on it. It’s just different driving styles.

I’ve been told the original survey location for all of Northern California originated from the summit of Mt Diablo.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

You are correct!

Find any gold?

Yes I agree bring back the TRAINS!

Funny!

On a clear day you can see Mt. Shasta..

What really was up with those dang creepers..

Thanks. saw your 100k live. See my Mt Diablo trip!

"Crash Site"? Please explain.....

@jbenziggy

3 жыл бұрын

It was a crash that backed up traffic on our drive.

My favorite was Sarah's seductively applying lotion and Jeff being a horn dog LOL. You dirty dirty Mr Duffy.

wish I could still drink coke lucky you if you hit summersville and turned by smart and final you woulf be on the way to home and Benica was the capital of Calif for a while

They seriously charge $10 to drive up a hill?

@jbenziggy

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously! Welcome to California. In all fairness there are a lot of hiking trails to enjoy too.

Hmm..is that a genetic thing with all woman?

@josephlwallssr6166

3 жыл бұрын

Always complaining about their partners driving?