Ghost Towns, Cemeteries, Backroads of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma ||| Part 2

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Here are all my other Alfalfa County videos:
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In my final video traveling around Alfala County, Oklahoma, I find all kinds of interesting places. I pass through 9 ghost towns, visit a handful of small incorporated towns, see several old pioneer cemeteries, and even take a drink from an artesian well! I hope you have had as much fun watching these videos as I have had making them!
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Part 107 certified drone operator
0:00 Intro
1:34 Yewed/Lambert
6:45 Short Springs/Ashley
10:39 Burlington/Driftwood
14:30 Byron/Amorita
19:03 Backroads, Cemeteries, Artesian Well
24:00 Final Thoughts & Outtakes
Music
Lazy Afternoon Sun - Dan Lebowitz
Come With Us - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
Coming Home - Dan Lebowitz

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@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Here are all my other Alfalfa County videos: Alfalfa County Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9-EbK50vrGsook.html Helena: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr11fs56rbaZcmg.html Cherokee: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdVhobKCyJ2pg3U.html Jet: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8p1fKirt5e6cZs.html Ingersoll: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5yYaMum3r-YoWQ.html

@climb_high_ 2 күн бұрын

2 trips to Cherokee makes me think you met the local cops there. In-between the local pd, sheriff's office, and a couple Oklahoma highway patrol officers you would of been safer in Grant county. You likely drove into Grant County after leaving Rosedale cemetery it was one mile East.

@CindyinArizona Ай бұрын

History is so interesting, I can't help but wonder what kind of lives those people had in the late 1800s, early 1900s. Glad you didn't get stuck on the muddy roads. Thanks for the video.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

It was very hard - but I’m guessing it felt kind of normal to them 🤷🏼‍♂️

@cyndyrn1 Ай бұрын

I grew up out there in woods county spending summers at my aunts and uncles place in Alva. Alva was a hoping place in the 60’s and 70’s. College town. Wheat farmers, going to the alabaster caverns in freedom. The sand dunes and the great salt plains. Great place to grow up. Thanks for your videos and the walk down memory lane

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your stories!

@user-sc6qf9mj7r 20 күн бұрын

My mother was born in CherokeeStrip near Byron in 1916. Her parents are buried in Amorita Cemetery. Their home was in Stella Woods, now non-existent, that used to be in Woods County before 1909. Her father lived his final years north of Burlington, died in 1944.

@shelliecollier7017 Ай бұрын

I've always loved history. Your videos are amazing. Thank you for doing this.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Much appreciated 😊

@gaildrumm4082 Ай бұрын

You found the cemetery with the Bennetts. My dad's mom's side! Haven't been there in a spell. Thanks

@onrycodger Ай бұрын

I always look forward in seeing your videos. Sad, but intriguing....can't stop watching. It's very addictive!😁 Thumbs up!😎👍

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@gregorybernardy5556 7 күн бұрын

I visited Lawton and Ft Sill, Oklahoma. At the cemetery, I paid respects to the grave of Geronimo and his family. Wow. Good vibes.

@Arnhempara1944 Ай бұрын

I apreciate your videos. We used several of the Kansas ones to plan our exploration of Kansas. Now we are planning an expedition to Oklahoma. Keep up the great work!!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Awesome! Hope you have a blast!!

@edwinreece438 Ай бұрын

I spent a night in the Cherokee motel back in 2001 when I rode my bicycle from Houston to Hutchinson Ks.

@randyhoneycutt8153 Ай бұрын

I’ll bet the rental car company loves you when you bring their car back muddy and wet on the inside. You’re a brave guy driving down some of those dirt and mud roads. Thanks for another informative and entertaining video.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I used to be a racer back in the day so I enjoy the challenge of a good drive 😊

@sueelliott3206 Ай бұрын

Those roads! Reminds me of some rural roads in Otoe county, Nebraska. The merry-go-rpimd certainly needed some oil. LOL Great series! Thanks for sharing.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@williammatzek4660 Ай бұрын

Alfalfa , oklahoma not to be confused with Alfalfa on spankie and are gang! The grain elevator at Ashley , Oklahoma looks like it is in good shape! In the last several years Sedgwick , Kansas built a public tornado shelter looks a little bigger then the one showed. It is 1 block west of the Leon's Market mural.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Definitely a marketing opportunity for the county with the gang!

@Vanlear25 Ай бұрын

Keith cemetery is where my ancestors are buried including my grandparents. We all went to Burlington. My mom was born in Driftwood

@gaildrumm4082 Ай бұрын

When my dad was a boy he and an aunt rode a train or 2 to Hennessey OK. The old Rock Island. Mr. Drumm...

@thoward4051 Ай бұрын

A warning about traveling through wet dirt roads: eventually your luck runs out (mine certainly did). Until then, keep the wheels rolling and enjoy the thrill.

@whatsmyname3237 Ай бұрын

Beautiful drone shot of Rosedale Church. Stark white building and green. green pastures. Thanks, as always.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I thought so too. Lucky to end it there!

@aliceevans3357 Ай бұрын

Appropriate place for a small beautiful church- a crossroad. These people chose a beautiful country to live. Visiting the cemeteries is like getting a glimpse of those lives. Love when you visit the monuments and signs . I stop the video and read them. Absolutely love seeing wide open country, the drone shots capture so much. Enjoyed this series, but I always look forward to and enjoy your videos. Thank you. Stay safe and GOD bless

@megan7658 Ай бұрын

Need a warning for the ending of outtake! Haha, jump scare for sure. Excellent video as always!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Sorry about that 😂👻

@ErinLogan-gs5ki Ай бұрын

This was a very interesting video. Enjoyed the history of these small towns in Oklahoma ❤❤

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pamlaenger6870 Ай бұрын

I love the Sibley monument! I travel around and love finding landmarks like this. The artesian well too!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Yeah those are two interesting ones and very close to each other!

@phmoffett 27 күн бұрын

Lambert was served by the Rock Island Railroad which ceased all operations in 1980

@SusanHL Ай бұрын

I love all the information you give us in each video, and I truly admire the amount of work you put into these. Now in Part 4 you're really close to our family farm, and i have no doubt if my older relatives were still alive, they'd probably say they've been to some of these places 😊 , and I think i need to go find that artesian well. The roads remind me of places Dad used to take us, he never got stuck either. This was an especially soothing video, definitely a great way to unwind at the end of the day - my dreams will probably be filled with quiet fields and birds singing! 🐦 Thank you John!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I love going somewhere I know very little about and coming away with so much more knowledge! The well is easily located on Google maps if you’re visiting!

@michaelwest6395 Ай бұрын

I actually lived in Capron in the 80's

@michaelwest6395 Ай бұрын

Also used to get our water for our cistern in Burlington. Is Schubert machine shop still in business?

@jasonroberts9357 16 күн бұрын

I bet it was wild in the 80's! Were you able to settle down and get back to your first love?

@kaymerry369 Ай бұрын

2nd part of Alfalfa is mixture of interests. History stories and cemeteries were range of impressions . The one found on Google seems to be ground that held water. This was interesting adventure about the county. Enjoyed!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks! Good observations!

@tinman7130 Ай бұрын

Some of those one dog towns have elevators that must have cost hundreds of thousands to erect. I couldn't tell if they were still in use. A very interesting county John. You did an excellent job of exploring for all of us. Now about those dirty rental returns...

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

They are always so impressive to see when there is virtually nothing else there. Like a skyscraper! Yeah sorry Hertz 😬

@sabrinas.9490 16 күн бұрын

The Liberty Cemetery was sad. Burlington’s new school was very impressive! I wish you knew some stories behind some of the people buried in those remote cemeteries.

@carlanwake439 Ай бұрын

i recently discovered your videos. i have truly enjoyed them. i was raised in Kiowa, Ks. i have been to these very towns: Helena, Cherokee, Burlington, Driftwood. Thank you!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Beautiful area you grew up in!

@douglashammann1987 5 күн бұрын

I installed the fire sprinklers in the new gym in Burlington. It seats more people than the whole town 🤣🤣

@TravelwithaWiseguy 4 күн бұрын

Nice! Do they host regional tournaments maybe?

@user-gf3lw5pi4t Ай бұрын

Another super production❤

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Partzman23 Ай бұрын

Hi John, enjoyed the video The drone footage really adds perspective to the surrounding area. You do a great job of explaining the small towns & cemeteries you come across. I have learned a lot just watching your videos. Safe travels and God Bless

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the nice comment 😊

@papabear562 Ай бұрын

I'll bet it took a while to wash off the mud and dirt off of the rental huh? Glad you didn't try out that piece of playground equipment you found. It didn't look very sturdy! Great video as always, and I finally got to see a town that shares my first name profiled in one your videos (Byron). Thanks John!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah Hertz probably didn’t like it 😬

@anthonybaroni3285 16 күн бұрын

Beautiful country! Thank you for the video, Wiseguy.

@TravelwithaWiseguy 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure! :)

@bertholini2810 Ай бұрын

You'll get some response from that ending, wait and see. Very nice drone videos. What a rotten road (for the entire video). And you found a merry-go-round. Be good, be safe (if it rains one more day here I'm gonna croak) !!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I usually enjoy those roads on a dry day! Thanks!

@tonybowman7609 Ай бұрын

Have you thought of doing a video of the arched bridges of Cowley County Kansas? They are very cool old bridges. I have one a mile from my house outside of Udall. Also the old iron bridges (2) around Douglass KS are awesome to see in Butler County just off of 77 highway.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Sounds like a good project!

@TheScottab Ай бұрын

The Oklahoma videos have been great, a lot of cool places not far from Wichita. I am in the process of planning a few road trips down that way.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Awesome! Some great places not too far away.

@vickiwood9192 Ай бұрын

Thank you for another interesting, informative video. At first I thought the little footbridge you crossed was a stile. A stile is any arrangement of steps that allows people to cross a fence. But when I looked more closely, I saw that the footbridge runs between two fence posts, not over the fence. Interesting.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@empressvogt Ай бұрын

OMG John the ending. Lol

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

😂👻

@colingeorgeh Ай бұрын

I love your videos. I would like to tour ghost towns of central Kansas.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

It’s a fun hobby!

@travis303 Ай бұрын

I'm picturing Amorita and Byron like Springfield and Shelbyville on The Simpsons

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

😂😂

@stevemccoy8138 Ай бұрын

That one cemetery needs someone to take care of it. And hopefully repair the headstones.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

True

@justnerdystuff Ай бұрын

Was Yewed the home town of Stanley Yelnats? Before he headed west on a train robbed by Kissin Kate Barlow? (You got to go, and dig those holes)🎶

@UMtiger311 Ай бұрын

great finds, really interesting and pretty out there.. you're wrong for that ending though lol

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

😂😂 I couldn’t resist

@juliogonzales5441 Ай бұрын

THANKS COACH WISEGUY 😅

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kd5inm Ай бұрын

Lol, bad ol' Mr Wise!

@naturetrails8357 Ай бұрын

Please do a video on Barber county right across border in Kansas, the gypsum hills are beautiful, a peace treaty was in medicine lodge, I finished high school in Kiowa, hardtner has historical hospital.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I’ve done a couple videos in Barber County previously.

@glorialewis4603 Ай бұрын

Very interesting! Thank you

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@juanitagarcia958 Ай бұрын

Very interesting! I'm glad you didn't get stuck in the mud. Wonder if they would draw straws for the Tornado shelter! Great ending with a surprise church. 😊

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I’m guessing they just squeezed in there 😂😂

@phmoffett 27 күн бұрын

3:02 former Santa Fe Railrod depot

@roberteshaw9520 Ай бұрын

Hey Coach . Good vibe. Good drone.The out take play ground ride needs some oil.That puppet head at the end was looking boss. Everything is everything.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Thanks 😂😂

@elizabethmarshall3251 Ай бұрын

This was an awesome video - and you scared me at the end!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

😂😂😂👻

@sandiewilliams238 Ай бұрын

Coach, I have a feeling the hairdryer didn't get much use...😉

@stevehilliard1495 Ай бұрын

I used to not know how to spell sarcasm 😂

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I think so too 😂

@travis303 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing off the motel. I'm curious did you find any cool small town places to eat that you recommend?

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

They had a pretty good Mexican food place in town. Not many other options.

@travis303 Ай бұрын

@@TravelwithaWiseguy I always enjoy hearing about unique places in these small towns because they always seem to have a their own atmosphere. I spent a couple years in college in Highland, Kansas, and there was a fun little establishment called Ernie's I really loved eating at. It's long since closed down now I believe, but just a little, dark, hole in the wall type of place. Small towns tend to have some unique places. If you could show off some of those places in future videos if you go, that would be great!

@travis303 Ай бұрын

hmm, maybe the "corporated" cemetery is a private business? Only thing I can see about that word is coporating is the act of starting a business.

@benjaminhutchcraft3935 Ай бұрын

Have you ever run into tornadic weather?

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Actually last weekend I almost did but was able to keep ahead of it.

@user-gf3lw5pi4t Ай бұрын

Down town NYC hotels are small cost a lot and don’t have much

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Good point

@allenantonio4389 Ай бұрын

No coffee -2pts

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Haha!

@mikedubetski Ай бұрын

Aline Ok has a lot of history.....you should really see it.....pop is very small

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Watch part 1 😊

@stixstat Ай бұрын

So, are there any towns named Esiw?

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

I don’t think so. Does notats mean you don’t have any tattoos?

@SamanthaTull Ай бұрын

Imagine…you with a rental car taking some abuse. 😂

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

🤷🏼‍♂️

@Scott.Newmaster Ай бұрын

Uhh, this is enterprise rent-a-car, you have mail.

@ronfullerton3162 Ай бұрын

Can you imagine the poor fellow who had to clean all that mud from the inner wheel wells and undercarriage? The soil there may be different from the old timber soil that was what the old dirt road close to home growing up in southeast Iowa was. But it was sticky, and didn't wash off very well. Washing was a definite job to cleanup after a trip down that road! More wonderful small towns, and the look at them today as well as their history. Always interesting and fun. Just wish they were so far away, and staying away from home long enough to enjoy them all would be cost preventative for me. Love to be able to visit them through you!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

Oops 😬

@ronfullerton3162 Ай бұрын

@@TravelwithaWiseguy If you get an extra billing on that car, it will be your cleaning bill!

@TravelwithaWiseguy Ай бұрын

@@ronfullerton3162 Ha!