Exploring Abandoned TV and Movie Sets: Forgotten Gems of Hollywood’s Past

The Water Man, directed by David Oyelowo, follows a young boy on a quest in Wild Horse Forest to find a mythical creature that might save his sick mom. While it didn’t make big bucks at the box office, critics loved it.

In June 2019, Disney rolled into Lake Vernonia, Oregon, with trucks and cameras to film some lake scenes. Vernonia is a hotspot for birding and biking, with its scenic trails. The lake itself is a fishing haven, teeming with rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, and more. It’s not every day your local fishing spot turns into a movie set!