Not far west of Ellensburg, Washington, in the lovely Manastash Ridge area, there is a curious anomaly that has drawn the attention of both locals and tourists. Tucked away on Mel Waters’s land is a hole in the ground that defies description and piques curiosity with its mysterious existence.
Although this opening at first seems like a regular well, closer examination reveals it’s anything but. Rather, throughout the years, Mel and the past owners of the property have used it as a temporary dump, amassing a strange collection of abandoned goods. Every object, from household trash to damaged appliances and worn-out tires, has a distinct history that reflects the passage of time and the many people who have lived on the property.
The hole, which started off as just a garbage can, has grown into much more than that, capturing people’s attention with its enigmatic charm. There is much speculation about its depths and possible mysteries hidden beneath its gloomy walls. Some are captivated to its oddities and can’t help but want to delve into its depths and wonder what secrets lie underneath.
Mel Waters and his predecessors saw the hole as a physical reminder of time’s passing and a metaphor of the fleeting essence of human existence. It serves as evidence of the traces we make on the world—whether intentional or not—and the legends that endure long after we are gone.
As a guest on Mel Waters’s land, you can’t help but notice the mysterious hole in the earth. It hints to stories that are just waiting to be discovered by those who are prepared to go deeper, beckoning those who are courageous enough to do so.
