Johnny Ringo's Grave and A Drive Down Turkey Creek Road

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Johnny Ringo's Grave and A Drive Down Turkey Creek Road

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2 ай бұрын

Johnny Ringo was an outlaw and gunfighter who became a notorious figure in the American West, thanks largely to his time in Tombstone, Arizona and his dealings with the Earps and Doc Holliday. Featured in numerous films and TV series, the mystery surrounding Ringo's death only added to his legend. He was found dead near Turkey Creek Canyon with a gunshot wound to the head. While the official cause of death was that he took his own life, some historians have disputed that.
In this video we travel to Southeastern Arizona, near the Chiricahua Mountains in Cochise County, to the place where Johnny Ringo died and still remains. Then we continue down Turkey Creek Road, into the Chiricahua Mountains and the Coronado National Forest where we discover wildlife, ruins, and what's at the end of the road.
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@user-oh2hs6jh5x 2 ай бұрын

A big thank you to the owner of the property for making the site available to the public.

@NYSteve Ай бұрын

dont forget to tip your tour guide

@exothermal.sprocket 2 ай бұрын

"Whyyyyy Johnny Ringo.... you look like somebody just walked o'er your grave." Thank you for the presentation Steve.

@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 2 ай бұрын

"I'm your huckleberry!"

@49558201 2 ай бұрын

well said Doc .

@sanddabz5635 2 ай бұрын

@@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 "You're no Daisy."

@dorothylewis1207 2 ай бұрын

👍

@lionelhutz5137 Ай бұрын

"Alright, lunger"

@retirementbootcampoff-grid237 2 ай бұрын

Noting the expensive chain link fence, the landowner spent a good amount to give the public access to this notable spot. Thank you for this quality addition to Arizona history filmography.

@ettaplace6716 Ай бұрын

U mean eyesore chain link fence 😮

@RWX348 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking me on a tour of a place that is dear to my heart!😄 One of the places I have camped & hiked the most in the past 40+ years has been Sycamore CG and Turkey Creek Road. Yes, the cabin you checked out burned in the 2011 Horseshoe Two Fire. It was pretty nice prior to that. Glad you found the footbridge. There are summer cabins nearby, but I think this was the only one that burned. I have had two mountain lion encounters at that campground (30 years apart: 1986 & 2016). Both at night, and both with a mama cat out with her cubs. Super great memories! I don't know what it is, but those Juncos do the same thing with my side mirrors when I'm down there.🤣 I was skeptical about Ringo's death as a suicide for a long time, but now think that is what most likely happened. And yes, that scenic area next 3 miles sign cracks me up, but since it is in an area with some ranches before you get to the forest boundary, I figure it is a way to get folks to slow down. Thank you for another well researched episode! 👍

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

That's interesting that it missed the other cabins. We saw them, but didn't know if that might be where rangers were staying or what they were for. No cars at any of them. Seeing mountain lions is amazing. I had heard jaguars had been seen in the area. The closest I've ever got is seeing a bobcat run across the road.

@EricT3769 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was trying to figure out what type of bird that was. Appears to be a yellow-eyed junco. Pretty funny birds.

@LeeFred78 2 ай бұрын

@@SidetrackAdventures I know they have photographed jaguars with trail cameras in the Huachuca Mountains, but hadn't heard of any in the Chiricahuas.

@glenn71144 2 ай бұрын

I like how their is always a post similar to "the rest of the story by Paul Harvey" from someobe who provides us with more historical background than Steve provides.

@CarsandCats 2 ай бұрын

@@SidetrackAdventures I ran into a cougar once in Florida. She was very aggressive and asked me for my phone number!

@rudydedogg6505 2 ай бұрын

I so appreciate your many videos of the American Southwest. I lived in Tucson for 27 years and I never knew about Johnny Ringo's gravesite or Turkey Creek Road. Going off-roading anywhere in that area revealed things that just amazed me. Raw, natural beauty and history that isn't for everyone but is incredible if you are of that mind.

@user-qf1it8jc9y 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful area for another unique adventure. Thanks for yet another great history lesson taught in your own classic way. Thanks Steve!

@stephenzeoli8117 2 ай бұрын

Your curiosity for what's just down the road is infectious. Thank you.

@iancanuckistan2244 2 ай бұрын

I love how you get off the beaten track and just go exploring Steve. Thankyou for bringing us along.

@jonmeek3879 2 ай бұрын

Thank You for another great adventure, well done as always

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@romeoalphafoxtrot9517 2 ай бұрын

Thank You so much for the video! I went to Cochise County for the first time last December. I was blown away by the beauty and the history of the area. Chiricahua National Monument is something everyone should see in their lifetime. Spectacular! I'm going back again this year. That area of Arizona is so different from the rest of the state. I love it there! Thanks for letting us tag along.

@shibalover54 2 ай бұрын

Saving this video for future adventure reference. Thank you SideTrack. 😊

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

That area is fantastic. I have some stuff out there I want to check out when it cools down a little bit.

@Weezieweeks 2 ай бұрын

@@SidetrackAdventuresin a few months, maybe!

@billmartin4602 2 ай бұрын

We visited Johnny Ringo’s grave in the spring of 2019 before the fence was built. We did the same drive to the end of the road with the same stops along the way. Thanks for the memories.

@ernestoross 2 ай бұрын

Another great adventure. Johnny Ringo is well known to anyone who studies the 'old wild west.' Great presentation.

@nollem41 2 ай бұрын

I live in Scotland and I love your historic tales and journeys.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@davidjkowalec2770 2 ай бұрын

@9:37. Its a space heater. Electric Fan-Glo. I love that part of Arizona. Cool videos and I am a San Diego native(stuck in Oklahoma)

@aliceevans3357 2 ай бұрын

I considered a space heater as well. One wonders if it was the cause of the cabin burning.

@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 2 ай бұрын

Why stuck in OK?

@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 2 ай бұрын

Would that have been a wood-burning or an oil-fired heater?

@chadalcock7275 2 ай бұрын

@@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 It was an electric heater. I have a similar one at home.

@jeffv536 2 ай бұрын

@@aliceevans3357 Wildfire was the cause of the fire

@gregscott2330 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve for sharing your adventure with us. Always enjoy getting side tracked.

@charlesyell6318 2 ай бұрын

I live in Fayetteville Ga. The building that Doc Holliday had a dental office in is still standing.

@ldayhuff 2 ай бұрын

Post a video of it if you get a chance..please and thank you. 12:49

@billb89 Ай бұрын

That’s really cool.

@user-xp4ft1ct3s 2 ай бұрын

In 2004 I drove all over Arizona. I saw a SF Giants vs Dbacks game in Phoenix, took a tour of Tombstone, Chiricahua NM, drove over Apache Pass where the Apache's 11 year war against the USA started, San Carlos Indian Reservation, Montezuma Castle NM, Sedona and took a drive on old Route 66 to Kingman, Arizona. Always love your videos.

@rikspector 2 ай бұрын

I visited Montezuma's Castle in 1968, I was the only one there, I walked through the ruins without any guides or anyone, Montezuma was never there:) I understand it's all built up today. Cheers, Rik Spector

@ranger-1214 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve for another sidetrack. While living in both El Paso then Arizona I made several trips to Tombstone with an interest in all things that took place there. Once even went to visit the grave site and it has been improved some. Besides Doc being in court in Colorado (documented), Wyatt was already in California. There were two men looking for Ringo at the time and maybe they found him. I regret not going on down the road and thank you for that trip. If ever I’m back there will follow your lead.

@Jayzilla-jr4fr 23 күн бұрын

"I'll be your Huckelberry." LOL. Great video! I truly enjoy your work. Well done.

@Petethefed 2 ай бұрын

That bird is a Yellow-eyed Junco. A great find.

@user-oh2hs6jh5x 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. My wife and I were speculating on what it could be. You saved me some research.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know. It was still there when we got back to the car.

@conniewojahn6445 2 ай бұрын

@@SidetrackAdventures That was a crazy bird! Maybe it didn't have any other birds to battle with, or maybe it thought its reflection was a possible mate?

@49558201 2 ай бұрын

cool bird , never seen one , thanks .

@Lmmfaoatdemocrats Ай бұрын

Screw the feds 😂

@BrakRulesAll Ай бұрын

Michael Biehn, who played Johnny Ringo in 1993's Tombstone, settled down in nearby Bisbee, 20 miles to the south of Tombstone. It's beautiful country down here.

@rikspector 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your concise and pleasant narrative. Those trees around the road are scenic. The bird is a yellow eyed junco. They are mostly in Mexico., also the southern tip of Arizona and New Mexico, in the mountains. The Ringo Grave is at the grace of the landowner, thank you Sir or Madam:) The deer are Black Tailed Deer, a subspecies of mule deer which we see in our back yard in Ferndale, WA. Cheers, Rik Spector

@rockinrobinguitarsmusic5285 2 ай бұрын

Died with his boots off! How embarrassing for a bad outlaw.... That area of SE AZ. is a pretty magic place! thanks again Steve!

@walkingwolf8072 Ай бұрын

I can't understand why a rider would take his boots off. He may have committed suicide, but I think somebody forced him to take his boots off and walk.

@DK-gy7ll Ай бұрын

@@walkingwolf8072 He may have been forced to walk off into the desert with no boots or canteen. No wonder he took the easy way out.

@Chris-ds5wo 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos because they remind me of what History Channel *used* to be, back when they made documentaries and not reality shows. The music really suits the video well too. Keep up the good work.

@user-rb1yf4he9q 2 ай бұрын

I lived north of Willcox ( north of Tombstone ) about a mile from Hooker Ranch. Worked at the Three links ranch since I went to school with their son. Been by this area many times going down to a buddy’s home. Locals are used to all the different historical sites around the county. Cochise Stronghold, the Chiricahua Mtns, Tombstone and many others. It’s really a great place to explore.

@Learjet90 2 ай бұрын

I grew up on the Price ranch next door to the Stephen’s ranch where this grave sits 😊

@christanksley7831 Ай бұрын

That’s awesome that he allows access to the site

@intuitivemedium3814 2 ай бұрын

Johnny Ringo, "he was just highstrung." Doc Holiday, Tombstone. Thank you for this, very interesting! Beautiful countryside. Love your shows.

@CowboiBeb09 2 ай бұрын

You always make the best videos. Very relaxing voice and cool spots you find. Feel like I take a mini vacation

@davidmclaughlin2796 22 күн бұрын

Thanks, Steve. What a great story

@salvadorsepulveda6415 2 ай бұрын

Your road trips are amazing 🎉 thank you.

@bobvb Ай бұрын

I just found your blog and have subscribed. Your description of the area I found excellent. Your description of the sign stating scenic road 3 miles I could hear coming out of my own mouth. I am often making comments like that - as my daughter often remarks on.

@BillGuyHawaii 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your channel. Excellent work. Thank you for your time and excellent content. Keep on keeping on. Peace Out.

@lawritzmann 2 ай бұрын

Another great video, I love following your travels.

@carolynferrell2610 24 күн бұрын

I love what you do. I am envious.

@gregoryskaggs656 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. It's nice to revisit hometown history through you. I saw the gravesite a few years ago and drove up the road a while, but I missed the bridge and old cabin structure. Now I want to go back to see what I missed.

@stevecr8934 Ай бұрын

nice sense of humor along with a good documentary. A pleasant video

@TvTv-nt8dw 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this bro. Tombstone was definitely a great movie and Ringo was a perfect villain. You cleared up a lot of misconceptions I had about this era. Youre hats also rock.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I just rewatched the movie recently. It still holds up.

@SmittyAZ 2 ай бұрын

I guess Costner tried to do a more real version of the movie and compared to the fictional version of Tombstone, it was a dud.

@adampolselli597 2 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite places to explore. And, yes, whenever I pass through, I pay my respects at Johnny Ringo's grave.

@CristianGouget 2 ай бұрын

I read "Ringo's grave" and my heart sank for a second.

@Thomas-yr9ln 2 ай бұрын

When the coffin gives way because the weight of the earth the grave sinks.

@stevej7139 2 ай бұрын

Atouk

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

When i was in Las Vegas recently I think I saw that the other Ringo has a residency or something coming up there.

@kenbearsley8322 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video Steve. That comment about the 3 mile scenic drive was a classic, sort of thing i say. Then my wife clips my ear for being a smart bugga 😊 Very informative video thank you

@davemartinosky9981 2 ай бұрын

Visited the grave on June 5th. Wish we had time to drive to the end of the road. Thanks for the video. We visited camp Rucker that same day and highly recommend a visit there also.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

We were only a few days apart.

@williamgates4399 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Steve, for this trip down memory lane. I have visited this area many times and still love visiting Tombstone. I live in Tucson. The old Western history still intrigues me.

@hazcat640 2 ай бұрын

All the wildlife especially the turkey, was really cool! This was a very nice and fun trip. Thanks!

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Was hoping to see a bear. I think jaguars have been spotted in the area too.

@tomd864 Ай бұрын

Cool video, I visited that grave site while on a hunting trip in the mountains back in the mid 80's. It wasn't fenced off like that back then. I'm from Ohio and was stationed at Davis Monthan AFB at the time. Lots of good memories of Arizona.

@RetroRobbin59 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful area! I like the campground, and understand why no camp fires, but still. Camping isn’t camping without the campfire. Thanks Steve, another great trip.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I can't imagine not roasting marshmallows, but I'd hate to be responsible for burning the area to the ground too.

@SpanishEclectic 2 ай бұрын

Looks like someone identified the space heater. It does look like the whole hillside was burned based on the skeleton trees at the top of the ridge. Loved the funny bird. And how the deer kept watching you as you drove past. Interesting history; plenty of western lore relating to Tombstone and the men who made it famous (a few women too). I worked in downtown San Diego for decades and was fascinated to learn that Wyatt Earp owned property there. I think it was near the one block of "Chinatown". Loved going along for the ride; I found it all quite scenic. :)

@paveltolz6601 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I've been out there a few times. FWIW, the designated Chiricahua National Monument starts 2.5 miles after you pass Ringo's grave site.

@paulsmodels 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour! That place you drove through sort of reminds me of where I live in the Sierra Nevada foothils. Lots of Mule Deer, and wild Turkeys.

@RoaldvdM Ай бұрын

I love your videos. I live on the other side of the planet and without your videos I would probably have not even known about those places. Maybe it would be time to come and visit!

@SidetrackAdventures Ай бұрын

If you get the chance you should!

@briansmith7094 2 ай бұрын

Found your channel about 3 months ago and definitely entertained. looking forward to more adventures.

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@tracigrant5130 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us on such a great adventure!

@jonhamilton8247 2 ай бұрын

Great video, love the music it adds to the feeling and ambience of the video. 👍

@johnnyfreedom3437 2 ай бұрын

When I was a kid in the early seventies my buddy and I would travel the countryside looking for dirt roads to drive down! I would love to have traveled the dirt roads of Arizona! Unfortunately I never made it to that state because it was even too hot then! Thanks steve, great trip!!

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I can't help but wondering what's down a lot of these roads in the middle of nowhere. They were built for a reason.

@joefin5900 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Steve. Your videos bring me back to my youth in Colorado. I've always loved the great southwest. Living out my memories in Queens, NYC!

@DS-cf1zc Ай бұрын

Thank you for both expanding my knowledge of the old west, but also giving me ideas for my life time visit from the UK - I have added about half a dozen or more areas to visit, based purely on your videos. Please keep doing what you do. By the time I travel, I will have a full itinerary for a 28 day tour along route 66 - with a few days break doing other stuff that is nowhere near the route. I want to experience America and see some of the areas I have long read about.

@teebo3069 Ай бұрын

This is really cool thank you for the content much love from Northern California

@franciscoflores7911 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! I always watch your videos on my lunch break at work, they mentally help me get away for a little while. Thank you Steve.

@gregboyden564 2 ай бұрын

thanks Steve for another great video! Love all the old cowboy history. The background music sets the mood too.

@S.Freud. 2 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy your videos

@TheSpaghetti64 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. I've been to Ringo's grave several times but have never driven down Turkey Creek road more than a mile or so. Nice to see what's at the end of it.

@williamwilliam728 2 ай бұрын

I work remotely from the Philippines. The company I work for is based in San Diego. Steve, you are educating me that I feel like I am one of the locals with every week's adventure. That dude, Johnny Ringo, would have been messed up after his old man blew his brains out stepping off the wagon. That entire drive along Turkey Creek Road was beautiful. Many thanks from the Philippines.

@bruceg1845 Ай бұрын

your videos are so relaxing...

@jonmeek3879 2 ай бұрын

As always another well thought out video, Thank You

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@davidmclaughlin2796 22 күн бұрын

I always love your music

@AlanShirtsink Ай бұрын

Fantastic job, Steve! You are the best

@larescats9228 2 ай бұрын

Nice place steve thanks for taking us along. See ya on the next one

@kplante7881 2 ай бұрын

Interesting story. Beautiful scenery. Great video. Thanks for sharing…!

@jeffjenkins8303 2 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, Firstly, greetings from Australia. I very much enjoy watching your journeys as you meander along roads less travelled throughout the USA. Your laid back delivery style in telling your stories is very interesting and relaxing. I enjoy your presentations very much. Please keep up your fine work. God bless.

@johnhallford239 2 ай бұрын

Nice little adventure. Beautiful area. Thank ya' sir for sharing.

@janblake9468 2 ай бұрын

When I visited my sister in 2015 in her small west Kansas town, wild turkeys were walking the streets. I have a pal living in tiny McNeal, Cochise County, AZ and have visited him and the ghost towns there a few times. And Fort Bowie site in the 1950's.

@angelmist4253 2 ай бұрын

Great story, Steve.

@user-sx2yv1sb3q 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Lived out that way about 40 yrs ago, and never knew all this!! Or more unlikely as a very young adult, wasn't interested then!! Man the things we miss!! Thanks for the information!! Enjoyed it!!

@NYSteve Ай бұрын

another great video by Sidetrack adv. thanks again!

@UncaDave 2 ай бұрын

Well done and a good story.

@Jbennyho 2 ай бұрын

Great exploration! Thank you Steve. I noticed on the more trails sign at the end there was a Johnson Peak. In the Tombstone movie there was a character named Turkey Creek Jack Johnson. I wonder if he was a real person?

@milt6208 2 ай бұрын

I guess the bridge is okay because you finished your video. Thanks again for all you do. I look forward to spending a few minutes with you every week.

@emilymary1436 Ай бұрын

Your videos are so very calm, informative and enjoyable. Thank you Sir, for your contributions;)

@ronhansen4786 2 ай бұрын

Another great show,thanks Steve.

@POINTS2 2 ай бұрын

That looks like a great place to visit as an extension to visiting Tombstone

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

It's only about an hour away too, and there are some other cool things in between like the Ghost Town Trail.

@ScratchGlass9 2 ай бұрын

Neato trek, Steve. Thanks from Detroit 🇺🇸

@garyp.7501 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve another great video. At some time when the weather cools a bit, will have to take a drive out that way to see the country for myself.

@birdman5223 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff MrSteve😎

@valeriegoode9762 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@tomg6286 Ай бұрын

Arizona has quite a history, thanks for the tour

@pcatful 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos, and commentary! Someone put a lot of effort to afford access to the historical site to the public, while protecting private property. Much respect!

@Phxshadowz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for these videos !! Love the commentary !!

@raym909 Ай бұрын

i like all your videos, i wish i would have explored then too. i was always a guy that needed to see what was down the road. AND i always enjoyed taking the long way home. I always enjoy the old route 66.

@AzPoolguy 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding. I live in Az. Always looking for new adventures. You’re definitely a great resource. 👍

@Last_one_before_I_go 2 ай бұрын

Another great adventure, thank you Steve for doing what you do. I'm subscribed and *always* look forward to the content you provide.

@ThadBrown-sc8nk 2 ай бұрын

Just subscribed, loved learning. Make your content longer, especially the drive/ hikes. It's worth the watch and gorgeous scenery.

@kkawai7 Ай бұрын

Great video. Very interesting. 😊

@angelapri2906 2 ай бұрын

I just wanted to tell you I’m from Michigan and I found your videos about a year ago and I must say I very much enjoy your content! I keep noting all these places that I hope I can visit one day! Thank you for your great channel,

@SidetrackAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@mwp597 2 ай бұрын

Grate video, good scenery and i learned something to.👍

@scottpatterson-es4re 2 ай бұрын

Your background music is always great. Thanks for the great videos. I’m sure you put a lot of time into them.

@Lucedelsole269 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! It's interesting that several deer & turkeys who like the heat wanted to be in your video! 😁

@jatzbethstappen9814 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve for this great video!

@Corgis175 2 ай бұрын

That is a lonely grave for Johnny Ringo. Great park and love the deer and that bird mesmerized by your side mirror.

@JohnBrown-pr2op Ай бұрын

Great job!! Keep it up man….

@sfbfriend 2 ай бұрын

I have watched a few of your videos and I do like the style and what you present. I decided it was time to subscribe. Thank you, while a very hot state it is a jewel. I am a rockhound, there are many areas in Arizona for beautiful specimens. If you ever make your way to Montana I have a story you might like to do. Thank you Steve.