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!

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Hidden deep among the pine trees of East Texas sits the quiet remains of a forgotten school. Once a place filled with voices, lessons, and daily routines, it now stands abandoned—slowly being reclaimed by time and nature. In this video, I explore the history behind Rocky Mountain School. What remains isn’t just a building—it’s a reminder of how quickly places that once mattered can disappear. This is not a ghost hunt or a sensational story. It’s a look at a real place, a real community, and a piece of East Texas history that’s quietly fading away. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Hidden behind trees in Tomball, Texas, is a cemetery older than the town itself. Pillot Cemetery is the final resting place of some of the earliest settlers in northwest Harris County—immigrants, pioneers, Civil War veterans, and families who lived here long before Texas was Texas. In this documentary-style video, we explore the history of Pillot Cemetery, from its beginnings as a small family burial ground in the 1840s to its quiet survival through war, neglect, and time. I tell the story of the Pillot family, frontier life, and why places like this still matter today. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Long before it became an abandoned shell, this building was a place of life, care, and community. Chartered on April 4, 1927, Huntsville Memorial Hospital was created as a living memorial to the World War I heroes of Walker County. In its earliest years, medical care was modest—often delivered from small frame houses—but the mission was bold: provide quality healthcare for everyone, regardless of status or means. As Huntsville grew, so did the hospital. In 1977, construction began on a massive 123,000-square-foot facility, opening in June of 1979 as one of the most modern community hospitals in the region. For decades, generations of residents were born here, treated here, and said their goodbyes here. By 1985, hospital operations moved to a new campus, and the building was reborn as the Ella Smither Geriatric Center. For nearly 30 years, it served as a skilled nursing facility—home to nearly 100 residents at a time—quietly continuing its legacy of care. That chapter ended in 2013 when the aging structure was closed and operations were relocated to a modern facility nearby. Since then, the building has remained abandoned, slowly overtaken by time, weather, and urban legend. In 2021, the City of Huntsville purchased the 5.4-acre site with plans for remediation and eventual demolition due to asbestos concerns, making way for a future City Hall. Yet years later, the structure still stands—silent, forgotten, and filled with history. This video is not about trespassing, vandalism, or sensationalism. It’s about preserving the memory of a place that once meant everything to this community. Join me as I step inside and document what remains of Huntsville Memorial Hospital. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/

On March 27, 2019, a U.S. Forest Service helicopter crashed during a prescribed burn operation in the Sam Houston National Forest near Sand Branch Trail. Captain Daniel J. Laird, a veteran helitack firefighter from the Tahoe Helitack crew, was killed in the crash. This video tells the full story of what happened—what the mission was, what went wrong, and what investigators later determined caused the crash. The helicopter was not fighting an active wildfire. It was supporting a routine prescribed burn, a critical tool used to reduce wildfire risk and protect forests and communities. During the operation, the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of engine power. A federal investigation later found that a fuel line had not been properly secured during maintenance, leading to fuel starvation and engine failure at low altitude. Also on board was a contract pilot, who survived the crash with serious injuries. This is not a story about recklessness or blame. It is a story about trust in systems, small mechanical details, and the very real risks faced by wildland firefighters and aviation crews—even on missions designed to prevent future disasters. This video is intended to be informational, respectful, and commemorative. If I missed any details, please feel free to add them in the comments—respectfully. 🟢My Socials: 👇🏻 Instagram: / deadlyknot_1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlyknot?la... 🔴Music: 👇🏻 https://www.epidemicsound.com/