I Visited The Ghost Town That Defends Texas From The Yankee Interlopers

[@Nicksonian]

Texas chili can have beans. I have made chili from a paperback cookbook from 1965, by Walter Jetton, caterer to the LBJ ranch of President Lyndon B. Johnson. “Pegleg Shorty’s Chili” is nothing but lean beef, fat, water, and a list of spices. Immediately following in the book is “Shorty’s Chili Con Carne” which is simply the addition of BEANS. It seems that if beans were okay for LBJ’s caterer, they should be good enough for Texas. Leading a healthier lifestyle, I now make chili regularly, but with tons of beans because they’re one of the healthiest foods you can eat…certainly much more so than beef. LBJ died at age 65, no doubt a combination of stress and that heart-killer Texas cuisine.

[@klawiehr]

Con carne (with beef) means adding beans, that’s funny

[@Nicksonian]

@@klawiehrI think you’re confused. Yes, “con carne” means “with meat” … not “with beans.” The phrase Chili con carne would suggest that MEAT has been added to the basic chili recipe. Chili with beans would be called “Chili con Frijoles.” A Chili con Carne recipe can, but doesn’t necessarily include beans.

[@markaycock9835]

Satan called LBJ home early😂

[@Nicksonian]

@@markaycock9835And you can meet him there.

[@jimbruton9482]

NO!

[@margaretwells8987]

This is, I think, my favorite video so far. At my age, I will never get to see any of these places, so I really look forward to your videos, especially the ones about this area of Texas. I have always wanted to visit that part of Texas. These videos allow me to do that, thank you.

[@usmcmos0317]

@@margaretwells8987 glad you got to see my adopted home. I’ve been all over the world and seen many many places. No I was born here, wasn’t even born in Texas, but I adopted Texas and Texas adopted me from the first time I ever saw it. Texas may not be on my birth certificate but im as Texas as it gets. LoL

[@usmcmos0317]

Thank you so much you’ve made my day, my week, my year. You have taken me home. I don’t actually live in the town I’m 9-10 miles out. It’s not for everyone but it’s the most beautiful place on earth to me and I’ve been around this world many times. This is my all time favorite video you have ever or will ever do and I appreciate it so much. As I’m sure the fine people of Terlingua do as well. It’s a little quirky but so are we. I’ve been in every one of those shops, buildings , stores at one time or another. And a couple of them were regular at least once a week. The restaurant is great especially when you’re tired of cooking for yourself or eating your buddies cooking too. LoL and the bar there is a refreshing water hole on a hit day or anytime as we. Also have stayed in several of the different places you can rent but just for a weekend especially at the chili cook off. And if you have never been to it I suggest you give it a try you won’t be disappointed. My buddies and I call the last little town goatville LoL and Mayor Henry could serve as a model for some real life politicians in my opinion. LoL. Even though I’m gone right now I will never leave this place, eventually what’s left of me will be in that cemetery with my people. Thank you Joe for doing this one, you have no idea what it means to me I truly appreciate it. Safe travels my friend and keep filming I’ll keep watching.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cool, thanks! This is one of my favorite places I've ever visited. I loved it there.

[@usmcmos0317]

@ yeah me too the weather is great for a beat up guy like myself. And the people are the best. I am so happy you done this one. And seeing it through your view and your lens gave me that feeling the first time I saw it. 👍

[@annjacobs7764]

Honestly, this video brightened my mood!

[@DOUGARRINGTON-h3f]

And thanks to you we also get to see the wonderful places you visit. Thanks for what you do!!!!

[@gregpies1649]

Thanks Joe for your research and commentary it makes your videos so much interesting 😊

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Would never see these places without watching your videos, you are very much appreciated Joe...thanks.

[@zekrk504]

Such a great stop Joe and Nic!! Quirky with a very cool history! Thanks so much!!

[@catlover614]

A wonderful video! These "ghost towns" are always so fascinating to explore! I love the old converted theatre! Thank you so much, Joe and Nic.🥰

[@nigelhevery1610]

Hello from New Zealand. We did a boys trip through the US April 2023 and spent a night in Terlingua on our way from San Antonio to El Paso which was a highlight of the trip. The drive was magnificent with stunning scenery. We did et buzzed by a Border Patrol Chopper though. Love your videos, keep up the great work.

[@Materialworld4]

Joe and Nic, I absolutely Love your excellent videos. I Humbly Thank You Both, Bravo.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@zoidmo3388]

I'm so grateful seeing these places through your eyes, Joe & Nicole. 100% better than through a typical tourism agency. I've been loving your channel for quite some time now. Never ever disappointed with all you share with us.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

@@zoidmo3388 Thank you, Zoid!!!

[@zoidmo3388]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 🥰

[@allenegbert1669]

Terlingua was our "headquarters" when we explored the Big Bend country of Texas. Also, when we went to Presidio, we took the road that somewhat follows the Rio Grande. We went as far East as Langtry, Texas. I really like that part of Texas including Fort Davis, Alpine and the observatory.

[@klawiehr]

My friend and I went there last April and did a similar thing, went through Langtry and Del Rio and then back up to north Texas where we live.

[@usmcmos0317]

@@allenegbert1669 I’ve had the opportunity to live almost anywhere I chose and I chose here. From the first time I saw it I knew this was home for me. This entire group of videos is literally my stomping ground. And my home is a little ways out of the town of Terlingua. It’s a great place and the weather is great for a guy with a lot of metal parts holding him together.

[@Ellis_B]

​@@klawiehrNo country for old men

[@brendashelander8440]

Born and raised in Texas by second generation Texans and we always had beans in our chili!!!!😊

[@gumotx]

Coming up on 500,000 subscribers soon! Congratulations!

[@donsmith4534]

My wife and I had never been to the Terlingua chile cookout till last year. We stayed with some friends of our who have a house 14 mile away. It's beautiful country. I remember years ago hearing that the winning chili was buzzard breath chili. About 30 years ago I was talking with a young man that got so drunk at the cookout he wandered off into the desert and fell down a mine and landed face down and one of his eyeballs popped out of socket still connected to his brain. He said he saw light staight up while face down. He said he didn't loose consciousness and no broken bones. He was found and no major injuries probably because he was so drunk....Only in Texas

[@Ellis_B]

That's nuts

[@tudo8412]

Thanks Joe & Nic. Best of LUCK to you both. ❤

[@GlorifiedG-z9c]

There was a TV show about that place, it was called Badlands, Texas , it was pretty interesting.

[@Lescqe3uj]

We found Terlingua by accident. We were rving cross country and needed a place to park our coach to visit Big Bend National Park and they have an awesome rv park in town. The food and hospitality around town was second to none. We will definitely stop back when we are in the area again.

[@Fit2beTied]

The documentary was called Badlands Texas. I recommend it pretty interesting.

[@analevak9858]

How many people get to see this?! Well I do, thanks to you!!! Thank you so much for showing us these places! Looking forward to your new adventures ❤

[@davidlinck7459]

Great channel...That part of Texas sure is Beautiful. You do a great job with the videos. It's like I'm right there watching and exploring with U..Great job.. Keep up the good work, great video..👍🙂🙏🏻

[@karlmaas7233]

That grave with the bottles on top of it made my day!😊

[@everydaypresent444]

Another video from Joe and Nic on a Tuesday!? Makes my day! I for sure want to visit Terlingua and Lajita. Lots of interesting stuff to ponder.

[@davidkachel]

You guys are hitting all my favorite haunts!

[@NativeNYer]

Ty Joe and Nicole 4 finding more great places! That was awesome 👌! We love what u do also and whoever watches these vids gets 2 c it with u!! Tyvm and u guys b safe.

[@dianaoneil5469]

I enjoy your trips and information about different towns because I would never get to see them otherwise. It’s so interesting to see the different states and how people live.

[@krazykat64]

Ha, I'm a native Texan and my wife is from the northwest and we have had numerous arguments during our 35 years of marriage over the beans/no beans debate. That is absolutely a hill I'm willing to die on. 😅

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Me too!!! :)

[@SmallDrives]

That was a cool cemetery to visit! Such personalised graves!

[@usmcmos0317]

@@SmallDrives yes it is. This place is my home and when I’m done I plan on being put right there. It’s just one of the coolest cemeteries especially to me.

[@SmallDrives]

@ 🤗👍That’s cool, it sure is a great place to rest in peace! 😌

[@johnmonaco1028]

Love these places... I am moving there! Beautiful and Affordable

[@mandujanojuan437]

Hope to see the wall soon 🙏 beautiful scenery ❤ great video

[@michaelhammond5895]

Very beautiful there. You guys are the best tour guides on KZbin !

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you Michael!

[@normasnyder6177]

Yay!! I have something to look forward to when I get off work. Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much. 💓

[@carolynsilvers9999]

I’m impressed that the cemetery and its decor isn’t disrupted

[@manmohankaur9935]

I always like to see the places when I was back home ,then I came here almost it’s been 3 decade now and I found your channel it’s amaze me how you showing the places going town by town and giving the information about the place and people how they live back then and now I can see through your eyes the different places feel like I am there I am really Thankyou and God bless you and your family keep going 🙏🌺❤️

[@mexicounexplained]

Great show. Thanks a bunch Joe.

[@Yawndave]

Terlingua may be quirky, but Lajitas gives them a run for the money in that department. I mean, what's more quirky than having a beer-swilling goat for mayor? (RIP Clay Henry I) 🙂

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Good point, YD. :)

[@FabriceLEQUEUX]

JOE AND NIC THANK YOU I LIKE THE VIDEO PRESENTED AND THAT OF TEXAS I WISH YOU AND LOVED ONES A HAPPY THANKSGIVING CORDILLY TO YOU............FABRICE

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Fabrice!

[@RighteousWilly]

I visited Terlingua several times in the late 1970's because I was playing music with Kent Finlay (the poet laureate of all things Texas Chili). Kent wrote the definitive song regarding the "Chili: beans or no beans?" controversy. The song was "If You Know Beans About Chili, You Know That Chili Has No Beans" If you know beans about chili You know it didn’t come from Mexico Chili was God’s gift to Texas (Or maybe it came from down below) And chili doesn’t go with macaroni And dammed Yankee’s don’t go with chili queens; And if you know beans about chili You know that chili has no beans - Ken Finlay 1976

[@flaviocanuto1]

Amazing and UNIQUE place!

[@irmalujan1723]

Nothing like Texas food ☺️❤️

[@annglynn2097]

Wow, that cemetery! 😯 Incredible beauty throughout the whole video 🥰

[@oklahomafreedom5536]

Having 2 great grandma's from Texas, they could have preached the chili 🌶️. LoL, yes Texas got the best chili in the world 😂❤

[@ogk9com]

I bought some land just south of Dell City and west of the Guadalupe's. I've never seen it. I hope to get out there soon, your channel allows me to see the other side of Texas. Thank you. Eventually I'll actually retire 👍

[@markaycock9835]

Pretty desolate at Dell City.

[@usmcmos0317]

@@ogk9com I have a small place about 10 miles out of Terlingua I love it can be lonely for some people but I have no problem with that it’s what I like. Good luck to ya

[@TaterTots380]

Another big business was the gathering of creosote bush from the desert. Huge bundles would be tied to the back of burros. Packs of wild burros were very common in the area when we used to go there back in the 80's. If you do make it there you will see the ruins of very small adobe structures, smaller than most modern living rooms. That tiny structure usually housed an extended family. At night only the women slept in the house, the men slept outdoors, often on the roof.

[@redrebels24]

Thanks guys! Fun clip

[@thebes118]

I think beans enhance the chili.😅 I like it either way, long as it tastes good. However I don't like flaming hot, so leave the overboard heat out.

[@hisdness1]

I'm happy that you're enjoying what you do

[@JKwakulla]

Love the Shiner Bock shirt. 👍👍👍

[@andandovou23]

Very good, it's gratifying to see these places there, it makes me travel through time and space.

[@jgringo5516]

I’ve been there. Drove past it going into BB. The scenery out there is unreal. It is well worth the 8.5 hour drive from the Houston area. Big Bend is off the chain cool!

[@redrebels24]

The teepee park is ABSOLUTELY CLUTCH

[@janellek21]

I personally like a few beans in my chili because I like the texture and a bit of extra fiber is a good thing, but the meat needs to be the star of the show. I wouldn't want to be the poor sap who has to clean the port-a-potties after the Terlingua chili cookoff...

[@RobinGerhart]

Thank you, stay safe.

[@TessaRucker]

That first town was interesting. 👍🏼 Thank you for sharing!

[@isaackalu2512]

Joe & Nic have done it again with excellent coverage and professional analysis. It's unbelievable that millions of people are homeless, while there are millions of empty and abounded properties. What a world Of wastes. A world without common sense.

[@Nicksonian]

It’s sad that the town keeps its mayor in jail.

[@usmcmos0317]

@@Nicksonian LoL I think a few other big places should do as well. LoL 😂 but believe me he wants for nothing

[@johnejderstedt2713]

It looks like a very beautiful place!👌 Great video! /John

[@stevekelly2262]

YES!!! No beans! Thank you, Thank you!

[@mort5490]

Our older cousin was a trucker, he came home from Texas claiming he got this from a roadside diner. Make pancakes, make some chili, put chili on pancakes top with cheese. YUMMY. Everyone I make it for is hesitant to try. But everyone that tries it, their hooked. YUMMY.

[@aaronbehindbars]

Yep, not a lot of border crossings in this area. It's too remote and the terrain is very unforgiving for miles either side of the river.

[@rvlivingwiththegeezer7791]

Joe actually there are two Chili Cookoffs that take place each November (1st Saturday). They are across the road from each other. Temps. down there can hit 120 in Summer! One of the greens on the Lajitas course is on an island in the river.

[@armandogutierrez5212]

Thanks again for making us feel like we are there. Free the mayor 🐐 😂.

[@Paysoncougarfan.7885]

They probably take care of their own crime troubles.😱😂

[@kelonioesquivel2275]

Excelentes videos Gracias

[@commonsense5193]

What a wonderful informative video.

[@jeffreywhite2272]

another cool video. "just so happens", I'm having a Shiner right now!

[@davidroberson8030]

Man I definitely got to say that is one interesting cemetery???,😊 a very lively place. But it's good to see that they have memories of the dead and they honor them

[@NetNathan1]

Have to put that Chili Cookoff on my bucket list.. FYI... Coins left on a headstone are a way to show respect to the deceased and to let the family know that someone visited: Pennies: A penny means that someone visited the headstone. Nickels: A nickel means that the visitor and the deceased veteran trained together at boot camp. Dimes: A dime means that the visitor and the deceased veteran served together in some capacity. The practice of leaving coins for the dead dates back to classical antiquity, when people believed that the dead needed coins to pay a ferryman to cross the river Styx.

[@trudylynch6750]

thanks joe, from scotland

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Jerry Jeff Walker put out a great album named VIVA TERLINGUA.

[@Kathrynyoder-x2j]

Terlingua reminds me of the little town on the movie called tremors. It looks like perfection valley .Btw did you know that a murder happened in that town on February 4 2014? A guy named Glenn Felts who was the owner of the bar called La Kiva was killed by his friend Tony Flint. I googled the town and found out about the murder.

[@jenna-a-gogo]

The jail house is so small because there's zero crime!

[@curtiseggemeyer5681]

Joe and Nic I have a great chile recipe from my home town that was used for many many decades and would love to share it with you if you like, always enjoy you guys , unable to travel due to my wifes surgeries but I always feel I am right there with you. Thankyou for the great coverage and San Angelo you rated pretty good and it is a nice town with good folks.

[@cherienafo7676]

Thanks U2 ! just paying for my fix here !🙃😆

[@RichardFelstead1949]

G'Day from Australia. At my age I'll probably never get out of Australia so these videos are the next best thing.

[@stevenhicks8625]

Nic & Jo, that serene little spot with the championship golf course doesn’t add up, lots more going on there then greets the eyes ! How come no news crews are there showing no wall, no swarm of migrants, no military occupation…..hummmmm

[@redrebels24]

Those old mining ruins are Very Cool

[@mikenuyen4441]

Very interesting place, Terlingua.

[@eileenspamer-kw3kz]

watching uk granny eileen love your video

[@redrebels24]

The Jail is WAAAAAY Cool! Love it

[@AwlDeigh]

Well done…we used to stop there before rafting down Santa Elena canyon….

[@Mary-zx9bl]

When you showed the gas station and said "Last gas for 50 miles," I immediately thought of the end of The Terminator.

[@karinlearned7150]

Thank you for going here. By any chance, is this the Terlingua featured in the docu-series Badlands, Texas? Thanks to you both for sharing your adventures.

[@ernestconnell8087]

Seems like the average age in the cemetery was younger than the average age of the people above ground 🤔

[@andrewward5891]

Mercury mining wasn’t a great way to have a long life

[@andrewward5891]

Average age in town is 61 and most residents are female. I’d guess mostly old hippies moving in.

[@baileydute1]

At that rate of growth, it may be another Houston before long! 😀

[@alisawooten]

😂

[@WilliamWalsh-k5f]

Your videos are much improved when Nic makes an appearance and in direct proportion to her screen time! Well done. Press on!

[@greavous93]

Things are fixing to change along the border my friend! With todays crossings they stick closer to the ports of entry so they dont have to mess with the harsh conditions of the Texas southern border. They wait to be picked up and serviced.

[@WindNSand]

Recommend Longdraw Pizza in Terlingua!

[@johngalanti1010]

That's a beautiful spot on the border of Mexico and the United States. Great place to start an alligator farm 😃 they would love it there!

[@Brumlebass-k6o]

Very unique towns you visited, Joe BTW have you forgotten about giving the temperature in Celsius? Nice video

[@buzzsah]

Well, look where it is. A hop, skip and a jump, and they are there.

[@charleselsey8241]

Thanks for the tour. Did you go to the Cave Restaurant? I went back in the 90's. it was great.

[@redrebels24]

That mobile home with the spray paint is known as Mobile California...you can check in...well you know the rest! 😂

[@_damdifino]

Back in the old days, before Lajitas was a thing, you could hand Clay Henry a longneck and he would tip it back and drain it in one gulp. Quite the alcoholic!

[@teresanaron9064]

Love Terlingua

[@LarryHeagren]

I loved this video. Great history about Texas Chili. HEB makes a great Texas Chili that we use on Chili Dogs. I highly recommend it if you are near an HEB. Chili was invented in South Texas near San Antonio. So I am with you Joe it IS a Texan food. This video has beautiful scenery, and great colorful quirky places to stay at. The golf course is beautiful and seeing the Texas Big Bend is wonderful. Many British folks are considering Texas as their vacation destination. My friend's daughter who lives in SLC had her friend from the UK meet her in SA and among other places in Texas just visited the Big Bend where you are at. There is lots to do in Texas. See if you cannot do the bat caves in the hill country near SA on FM 3009 this coming spring when the bats return from Mexico. It is the largest bat colony in the world and takes over 3 hours to empty out each night. All the bats are female as it is a nursery. If you like Tequila thank a bat as they eat the bugs that would ruin the plant that Tequila is made from. Again I really enjoyed this episode. It is one of your better offerings and is one of my top ten for your channel. This one was just plain FUN!

[@jeffreywhite2272]

Thanks!

[@Austinite333]

I was reading about a high end chili contest and was surprised the contestants used dried onion and garlic powder. Reason? Chili was a cattle drive, cattle ranch dish. There were no fresh tomatoes, onions etc. They had beef, dried chilis and salt and maybe a few other dried items like onion powder. I make my own chili powder but most often do use beans. They make the dish far more economical to produce, add health benefits and sweetness as well.

[@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr]

At 03:12 the town does not permit any national chain stores I guess that means no Wal Mart Mc Ds or Dollar Generals , etc. Joe really struck a nerve from all the chili comments from the viewers . Keep them coming and Happy Trails !