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

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

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

[@NYSteve]

dont forget to tip your tour guide

[@MtnMike-ok3ss]

Thanks Steve, this reminds me of the lonely road near Vallejo called Lake Herman Road. This road is where the Zodiac hangs out...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

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

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

"I'm your huckleberry!"

[@49558201]

well said Doc .

[@sanddabz5635]

@@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 "You're no Daisy."

[@dorothylewis1207]

👍

[@lionelhutz5137]

"Alright, lunger"

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

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]

U mean eyesore chain link fence 😮

[@RWX348]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@glenn71144]

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]

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

[@rudydedogg6505]

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.

[@iancanuckistan2244]

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

[@billmartin4602]

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.

[@JohnCouch-m4f]

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

[@stephenzeoli8117]

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

[@jonmeek3879]

Thank You for another great adventure, well done as always

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@charlesyell6318]

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

[@ldayhuff]

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

[@billb89]

That’s really cool.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

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]

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

[@SidetrackAdventures]

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

[@Weezieweeks]

@@SidetrackAdventuresin a few months, maybe!

[@nollem41]

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

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you like them!

[@ernestoross]

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

[@ranger-1214]

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.

[@gregscott2330]

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

[@BrakRulesAll]

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.

[@Jayzilla-jr4fr]

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

[@CharlieA-q4y]

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]

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

[@Petethefed]

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

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

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

[@SidetrackAdventures]

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

[@conniewojahn6445]

@@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]

cool bird , never seen one , thanks .

[@Truthseeker-cv2mvp]

Screw the feds 😂

[@Osage54]

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

[@christanksley7831]

That’s awesome that he allows access to the site

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

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.

[@davidjkowalec2770]

@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]

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

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

Why stuck in OK?

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

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

[@chadalcock7275]

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

[@jeffv536]

​@@aliceevans3357 Wildfire was the cause of the fire

[@Chris-ds5wo]

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.

[@rikspector]

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

[@williamwilliam728]

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.

[@DS-cf1zc]

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.

[@rockinrobinguitarsmusic5285]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@intuitivemedium3814]

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

[@BillGuyHawaii]

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

[@timjones3094]

Thanks!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it.

[@accioyarn]

I totally love how you are one of those "I wonder where this road goes?" kind of people. I'm the same way! You know you're on a road trip when your phone and/or GPS is like "I have no frickin' idea where we are." (see: southeastern Missouri/St Francois Mountains). Thanks for sharing your adventures! (PS: I'm glad your Dad pointed out that you never told us what your name was; every time I start a video and you say " Hi everyone, welcome to Sidetrack Adventures, this is Steve..." I say, Hi Steve! lol)

[@markminks546]

Nice video! So much wildlife, that’s amazing. It just reminds us we need to get out and explore nature more often. You never know what you’ll see!

[@CowboiBeb09]

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

[@stevecr8934]

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

[@adampolselli597]

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

[@jetsons101]

Great watch and top notch narration. Sad to say the image at 8:20 is a sign of the times. Thanks for your time, work and posting.....................

[@bobvb]

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.

[@gregoryskaggs656]

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.

[@RetroRobbin59]

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]

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

[@TvTv-nt8dw]

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]

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

[@SmittyAZ]

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.

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

Thanks, Steve. What a great story

[@TheSpaghetti64]

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.

[@T-Man252]

Love your videos ! I've never been to California and actually know little of it's history Your knowledge and research of the west is the best and you do a great job at narrative

[@kenbearsley8322]

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

[@HannaloreJohnson]

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!!

[@joefin5900]

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!

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Your road trips are amazing 🎉 thank you.

[@CristianGouget]

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

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

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

[@stevej7139]

Atouk

[@SidetrackAdventures]

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

[@lawritzmann]

Another great video, I love following your travels.

[@davemartinosky9981]

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]

We were only a few days apart.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

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]

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.

[@dank3823]

Seems like time stood still there. Amazing to see Ringos grave the way it originally was.

[@janblake9468]

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.

[@paulsmodels]

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.

[@pcatful]

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!

[@tomd864]

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.

[@tracigrant5130]

Thanks for taking us on such a great adventure!

[@jeffjenkins8303]

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.

[@t-bone9403]

Been there recently. There is another road not far from Turkey Creek rd. that cuts through the mountains and takes you to Chirichaua National Monument. N. Rucker Rd. It takes you a bit out of the way but a beautiful drive. Then on to Portal, which is an interesting place, from there you take another beautiful drive back over the Chirichauas and you will end up at Chirichaua Monument.

[@milt6208]

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.

[@carolynferrell2610]

I love what you do. I am envious.

[@tzadik36]

Thank you Steve for this video - and thanks to the property owner for allowing access to the gravesite. The area appears still quite wild and unspoiled. Although someone tried to live there once upon a time.

[@franciscoflores7911]

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.

[@paveltolz6601]

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.

[@gregboyden564]

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

[@hazcat640]

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

[@SidetrackAdventures]

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

[@garyp.7501]

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.

[@briansmith7094]

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

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you.

[@JH_75]

Nice video adventure Steve. As a former Arizonan I enjoy your visits to the state as I get to see places that I never made it to myself. Thanks.

[@emilymary1436]

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

[@Phxshadowz]

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

[@raym909]

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.

[@angelapri2906]

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]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Corgis175]

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

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

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

[@AlanShirtsink]

Fantastic job, Steve! You are the best

[@larescats9228]

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

[@joefoltz4297]

I was just there last month, it is a truly amazing experience. There's a beautiful silence, I was told one of the local ranches actually own it.

[@SpanishEclectic]

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. :)

[@tomg6286]

Arizona has quite a history, thanks for the tour

[@jonmeek3879]

As always another well thought out video, Thank You

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Gfthce3426]

We looked at buying the gest ranch just south of there ' the Sun Glow . We had an extensive visit with the ranch owners . The same family still running it since before the Tombstone days . The owner and I walked in from the road like you did but at that time there was no fence or grave markers but she showed us the tree he was murdered on . They all believed it was the Rurp gang . They were having trouble at that time '1999 ' with people wondering all over the valley looking for to tree . What a good solution putting a fence and grave marker for people. Thanks to the rancher and for the memories of a great day out ' over 20 years ago now .

[@wtxrailfan]

Wow, $15 a night for what amounts to a primitive campsite. USFS & NPS have raised their camping fees to ridiculous levels. I'm glad I did all my adventuring when most campsites were $5 a night, and many were even free. Thanks for the video.

[@lorina8699]

Now $20.00 a night

[@jonhamilton8247]

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

[@AzPoolguy]

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

[@carrieann1640]

Thanks for a wonderful video. I've never been in that part of the country so this was special for me.

[@barbaramai7610]

A great video! I loved the content and my sense of adventure makes me wish I could have been along on this one!! Thank you, Steve❣

[@johnhallford239]

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

[@kplante7881]

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

[@johnwhitley2898]

Thanks Steve! That drive, and area is one of the prettiest in the State! Though it was 🔥 Hot 🔥, Someone who's not from Arizona, has a interesting time believing its the Sonoran Desert. It is, just higher altitude and has intermittent snows All winter.... Makes it very pretty! Many more "Cowboy Gang" members met their demise in and around that whole area. Hollywood aside, Johnny Ringo had a lot of inner turmoil... It's no wonder.... You're in a very unique and rich "Adventure Area", so there may be a few more here...😁 Thanks for the Turkey Creek drive!👍

[@RoaldvdM]

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]

If you get the chance you should!

[@NYSteve]

another great video by Sidetrack adv. thanks again!

[@kylescoon4730]

Hi Steve i'm from new Zealand love the channel love the stories..

[@scottpatterson-es4re]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Great video

[@garryferrington811]

A National Forest is not a National Park and may be sold to commercial interests at any time. Thanks for showing this to us, Steve. It may not be here forever.

[@k.b.8412]

Love your videos. My dad and uncle hunted at Turkey Creek the 40's & 50's. I have pictures of him there with his hunt.

[@ronhansen4786]

Another great show,thanks Steve.

[@lorilove4706]

Hi, Steve. Thanks for the relaxing and informative video!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it