Join me and the Krewe du Exploration as we revisit some of the most incredible abandoned places we’ve explored over the years. From forgotten schools and shuttered factories to historic landmarks left behind, this compilation brings together our favorite adventures. For other photos, videos, and info, make sure to follow me on: TikTok & Instagram @NOLADEEJ This video is a collection of my own footage as well as footage and photos provided by: ​⁠​⁠@RangerRickTV ​⁠@DeadlyKnot ​⁠@LykinsFilms Thumbnail photo by: @LykinsFilms Grab a copy of my book! http://www.noladeej.com Check out our exploration team website: http://www.kreweduexploration.com Thanks for watching!

Deep in the pine forests and wetlands near Karnack, Texas lies the forgotten footprint of one of America’s most powerful wartime industrial sites—the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant. Built in 1942 during World War II, this massive complex once produced millions of pounds of TNT and later supported Cold War missile programs, nuclear-era stockpiles, and weapons dismantling operations. What was once a high-security hub of explosive manufacturing eventually became a symbol of abandonment, contamination, and environmental transformation. Today, most of the plant has been erased or reclaimed by nature, with only fragments remaining inside what is now the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Hidden among the trees and wetlands are the echoes of a past defined by war, secrecy, and industrial power—now overtaken by silence and growth. In this video, we explore the rise and fall of the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, its role in major U.S. conflicts, its toxic legacy as a Superfund site, and how nature has slowly taken back what was once strictly off-limits to the public. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/ #abandonedplaces #caddolake #texas

My camping trip got interrupted when I came back to my campsite at Caddo Lake State Park. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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This mall was once one of Houston’s busiest shopping centers… now it sits completely abandoned. Opened in 1968, Northwest Mall stood as a massive retail hub, drawing thousands of visitors every day. Anchored by major stores like JCPenney and Foley's, it thrived for decades… until everything started to change. As newer shopping centers took over, foot traffic declined and stores slowly began to leave. But the real damage came when Hurricane Ike struck in 2008—causing major destruction that many stores never recovered from. Years later, Hurricane Harvey delivered another devastating blow. By March 31, 2017, the mall was officially closed to the public. Today, what remains is a haunting shell of what once was—flooded corridors, collapsing ceilings, and silence where thousands of people once walked. This is the story of a mall that went from thriving… to completely forgotten. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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South of Houston, Texas lies the abandoned all boys orphanage that opened in the 1930's. By the early 1970's the building closed down. Why? I really don't know... as the history here seems limited online. If you know more about this place please feel free to let me know in the comments. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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This is my 5 top abandoned locations in Texas. 🟡NUMBER 5 The Abandoned Charlie Stagg House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAkRt3xNB80 🟢NUMBER 4 The Abandoned S.S. Selma - Galveston, Texas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcTbJUcD1-M 🔵NUMBER 3 Abandoned Pioneer Family Cemetery in Sam Houston Forest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQIIuay_7TE 🔴NUMBER 2: Why Was This $1.3 Million Texas Mansion Abandoned? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T84xwAOH1vA 🟣Number 1 Brownwood Neighborhood Baytown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di7EXWQlbJE&t=77s 🔴BONUS🔴 First Black Women's College in Texas - Mary Allen College - Crockett, Texas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYnuBycnJu4&t=1s 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/ #abandonedplaces #abandoned #top5