Spending the Night at Barker Ranch & Playing the White Album - Charles Manson's Death Valley Hideout

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

The best father-son duo on the internet.

[@mixup98]

My son and I love your comment. Thank you!

[@dannydoughboy120]

I agree. Since I had no father, the U.S. Army taught me mostly. Mix and Son are what a family should be.

[@henryfclarkakahankmcnamee7249]

Paul Harrell's (RIP) Halloween and Thanksgiving videos will be greatly missed, so it's nice to see you guys carrying on in a similar vein!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

roy says that theyre going to do a thanksgiving special this year

@@GeorgiaRidgerunner I look forward to seeing it.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Me too the halloween and thanksgiving specials were really great and unique

[@Salieri47]

I recently rewatched Paul's 2023 TG Special. I'm not sure how he managed to do it, but that's why Paul will never be forgotten.

[@DARKSIDEXIII]

You guys have stepped up your game with this. Kinda impressed.

[@mixup98]

Wow! I don't think you realize how important your feedback is regarding this video. Thank you!

[@firearmretreat]

Big fan of yours. Your Channel is one that inspired me to start mine. Thank you, have a nice day

[@dangerman007]

Manson definitely was a little bastard. Good riddance.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Allowing demonic influence is a dangerous practice

[@Papieck37]

Super interesting video... Very different from the usual material you guys put out... Fantastic!

[@zantimisfits4021]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing. Best description of Charlie Manson I ever heard anywhere, anytime: that “little bas***d.”

[@mixup98]

👍😎

[@teresathomley3703]

Charlie Manson was a little b******d.

[@Formula455resto]

I thought it was a great video and a nice change of pace. Yes I would watch more of this. Many KZbinr channels I watch have morphed and changed over the years while still maintaining their original personality. This is a great channel. Keep up the good work.👍

[@mixup98]

Your kind words are really appreciated and if we do morph I promise that we will maintain our strange and mentally challenged personalities. 👍😁

[@Roscoe_B]

Enjoyed every minute mix...felt like I was there with you...thanks !

[@mixup98]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was an experience we will never forget.

[@msgtpauldfreed]

This video was kinda neat. Definitely different. While I like your normal content a lot, these occasional changes of pace are a nice treat.

[@SunnyGunner21]

I’m addicted to paranormal investigations I’m looking into it myself as where I’m from there’s definitely some interesting history, loved the video !

[@b75s]

The most creepy thing about all of this is that Charles Mason have young followers today. Even after his death, young people still send him fan letters.

[@kbjerke]

That was *FUN!* Happy Hallowe'en, Mixup & son!! 😃

[@mixup98]

Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Halloween!

[@adambala5292]

Mixup and son, this was a great video! I've enjoyed watching your channel for a couple of years. Thanks for posting fun, wholesome videos!

[@mixup98]

Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate your support!

[@JG-xt9io]

Very cool video, I usually don't get to see the milky-way like that anymore, i was able to when I was a kid. It's nice you guys were able to do rhat together. Thanks for taking us along with you guys

[@mixup98]

You are very welcome and thank you for tagging along with us on our adventure.

[@lightweight1974]

Little younger than you. But I still remember all of this. Almost as bad times as today.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

I was 9 years old when all of this happened. I remember my folks watching it on TV. I also remember vividly, the Zodiac murders in the SF Bay Area. When those happened, all the mothers in our neighborhood, including my mom, made sure all of us kids were in the house by nightfall. Even though we lived 80 miles south of the Bay Area. LOL. I also remember all of the dads, including mine, went around FULLY ARMED during those Hippie Dippie days, just in case. Yep, in those days, a man could do that in California, with no one's permission!

[@WN_Byers]

Reagan did away with open carry in California. His second biggest mistake

[@Salieri47]

I'm a little surprised souvenir thieves haven't picked the site clean; maybe the ranch isn't advertised much? Thanks for doing something different & sharing it!

[@muttomaki1]

No need to get scared….you can just teleport outta there as usual.

[@dalesearcy5734]

I liked the video. A departure from what you usually post.

[@mixup98]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@Phantomwl1214]

This was a great video for the Halloween season! 🎃 I really enjoyed it! I hope you continue to do more “haunted” videos like this one.

[@mixup98]

We are glad that you enjoyed our video and I'm pretty sure we will do it again.

[@shawthackston9723]

Just really enjoyed the video Mixup. It was a sad time in our history. I’m surprised that place is still there.

[@mixup98]

Thanks for watching! It’s a bit creepy, I must admit.

[@steveinla8963]

I remember that. My neighbor, and his partner, were the first two policemen on the Sharon Tate murder scene. Vincent Bugliosi mentioned him ins book, "Helter Skelter". This man would not want me to mention his name, so I won't. My neighbor was a good man who suffered PTSD from that incident. His son was my friend. RIP to both of them. R, Steve. ...p.s. Charlie was more likely influenced by LSD, weed, uppers, downers, alcohol, and generally being a psychopath. Mixup, what motivated you guys to do this?

[@frankhinkle5772]

May they Rest in Peace. My partner's father was on the LASD SED that raided this camp.

[@TheNatureBoy702]

Awesome video! Brought back memories. My parents would bring me there as a kid in the early 90s to go camping throughout Death Valley. I slept in that cabin a few times. It used be hard to get there. They “cleaned up” the roads, and soon after she burnt down.

[@april7thartwork]

This video will hit a million soon. I think this is the best father and son channel on TY - on how the father and son dynamics should be.. This video is crazy. I honestly thought you guys were going to shoot the place up at first. I did not know it was protected / preserved. Are there videos of you guys in gun shooting contests?

[@mixup98]

My son has never competed in shooting contests, which is unfortunate as he would probably win a lot of trophies. I have a few old video tapes of me competing but those old tapes would have to be converted to digital media. Maybe someday I will get off my butt and have those old tapes converted.

[@april7thartwork]

@@mixup98 that would be nice to see those contests. You guys are dead on with your aim. It is funny seeing other peoples YT videos when they keep shooting at the same target and missing & then switch targets thinking they will have better luck on it 😂🤣😂

[@tombrown1281]

I remember this. Very very well. The Barker ranch was only like 30-40 mi from where I lived

[@je862]

What a great video! I had so much fun watching it! I was only 4 in 1969 so do not remember the events as they happened but certainly do remember the hype about the book when it was released. I’ve never read it but think I will now.

[@mixup98]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback! You really should read the book.

[@rongarrett1366]

Leslie Van Houten is the only surviving Manson Family member who is free. The rest are dead or still doing time. Tex Watson, 77, was ordained aminister but remains in the Joint.

[@bruceliggett8036]

I to was just 13 years old when all this happened, I remember it well, especially the way it freaked my mom out, awesome video guys!

[@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg]

Always enjoy your videos and this was a nice surprise well done

[@mixup98]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@coyote520]

You guys should come to Arizona, and spend the night up at Woods Canyon Lake, aways from the campground. I promise you, you will have a very interesting time. Everytime we have gone up there, we have had strange experiences, and heard things that can't be explained.

[@Boneless_Chuck]

Those burros had pleasant expressions. Nice to see that some happy asses replaced those sorry asses who lived there.

[@mixup98]

Well said!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

I was 8 years old and my family had just returned from the Mississippi gulf coast after riding out hurricane Camile 6 blocks back from the coast in Long Beach, MS. So that's all I remember from that time period. I do remember the Manson murders but only vaguely - probably from the nightly news that my Dad would watch like clockwork every night. Back then, for the young folks here, there was only broadcast TV - so 3 major channels and a couple of UHF channels. Mixup, I have a white album as well - actually my son has it right now along with my entire vinyl collection... mine is actually white though.. I'm only at the point where you just showed us the album.... so we shall see what happens.... for the "Mixup98 Halloween 2024 Special" lol

[@ChucksShavingchannelshavelikey]

I miss the Pre Katrina Biloxi

[@huntersmillie00]

Yes please do more of these! Maybe spend a night in a ghost mining town.

[@arrad77]

That truck you showed my dad was stationed in San Bernardino CA. He went out to the Death Valley Desert and towed a 1938 Dodge pickup truck much like the one you showed here. He still has it also.

[@stevenhigby3512]

Great video. I didn’t know there was another small house out there. I always wondered about that place.

[@007Chancellor]

It's so sad that the ranch burned a few years ago. I used to lead Jeep and Hummer off road events in Death Valley in the early 2000s and Baker Ranch was always a favorite lunch stop. Creepy didn't do it justice.

[@frank4fun64]

I'd be more afraid of rattlesnakes than ghosts

[@98Kentuckian]

I found your channel last weekend. I was scrolling around to see if there were any reviews on the new plain jane 10/22 I bought for the low price of only 2 Benjamins. Low and behold you had done a review of the very item ! Being familiar with many other gun youtube channels I quickly subscribed and then binged the majority of your videos. Quality stuff, thanks for the content !

[@mixup98]

Hello 98Kentuckian and welcome to our channel. We have almost 500 videos on youtube and you have a lot of binging to do 😁 Thank you for the awesome comment and we also thank you for subscribing to our channel. Have a great Sunday!

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Hey guys, this was sooo COOL. Like others have said in the comments, you guys should do this type of show more often . Both of you are great at it, and very sincere in your presentation!

[@mixup98]

Good morning Kevin. The feedback from my viewers on this video is really important to us and it seems that a large majority of viewers would like to see us to do more videos like this one. My son and I will sit down and discuss our newest adventure and we will get something posted in the future. Thank you for the nice compliment.

[@robertwilson9999]

Awesome video mixup and son, very creepy.

[@mixup98]

Thanks, we had a lot of fun making it and yes, it was very creepy being there.

[@Suicidal_Joker]

I love this , happy Halloween guys

[@mixup98]

Thank you and Happy Halloween!

[@William-n1b]

Burro’s “ There’s the darn tourists who made all the noise last night.”

[@mixup98]

😁😁😁😁

[@frankhinkle5772]

The Burros were cool!

[@Riverking1]

I had that same printing of Helter Skelter. I need to reread it. Edit: really enjoyed this one fellas. Nice change of pace and interesting content. Keep it up guys!

[@mixup98]

I'm also rereading my son's copy of Helter Skelter. We enjoyed making this video and we appreciate your feedback.

[@mikeclark3013]

I read that book when it first came out, and have read it a few times since. Excellent book, and I loved this video. On the record, my mom got it for me for Christmas in 1968. I was 15, and had been a Beatles fan since I saw them on Ed Sullivan in 1964. I wore out that copy, bought another one, and now have it on CD.

[@jeffslaven]

I was kinda hoping that you'd find something, but a really fun video! Thanks guys!

[@SM-zk7jz]

Hey Mixup, cool video and glad you enjoyed part of California. You should consider going to Bodie. I’ve heard that’s pretty haunted/creepy.

[@mixup98]

Bodie has been on my bucket list for at least 40 years. My son also wants to go there and take photos and maybe we will make plans next spring. Thanks for the reminder.

[@northdakotaplinking9794]

🤣🤣🤣 This was awesome. Thanks guys. I lost it at about 14:24 😆

[@mixup98]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video and we are hoping to do more like this in the future. Thanks for the awesome comment 👍😎 👍😎

[@Frater_I.O.]

I grew up in Ridgecrest and @1977, my step dad belonged to a 4-wheel drive CB radio club, and I went, with the club, and visited Barker Ranch. The house was still standaing, with the Manson Family's clothes still draped across the porch and the bus still parked next to the house. We were eventually chased off the property by the hermit who last lived there.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I have been a subscriber for quite some time, going back to the old days and old names. This was really a nice change of pace and you've once again shown that you're not just a gun channel. It wasn't "too creepy" and it wasn't corny, it was very interesting, educational and entertaining. It would be nice to know what kind of "tools" you brought across the border into Commiefornia? Probably had to bring black powder revolvers with you, lol. No, I guess it's not that bad..... yet. Seriously, guys, this was a great video and similar type videos would be awesome. Glad the coyotes stayed away. Best wishes. 🙏👍 🤠🤠

[@tombrown1281]

Charlie Manson was actually arrested by Inyo county sheriff's and held in Independence, California until extradition

[@Phantomwl1214]

Great video for the Halloween season! I hope you do more in the future.

[@mixup98]

Thank you, we plan to do more ghost hunting videos, maybe at a different location next time.

[@charlesferris2317]

This was a fun take on camping at Barker. Your description of Charlie is spot on. I camp there when I'm in the area, either on the pad in front of the house or down in the livestock pen. No one was killed by the family at Barker, but three guys sleeping in the small bunkhouse might have been killed if they hadn't heard Charlie and Clem sneaking up on them in the middle of the night. One thing is sure; no family member alive wants to be anywhere near or have anything to do with Barker Ranch. Playing your old White Album was a fantastic idea. Thanks.

[@mixup98]

Thanks for sharing your experience camping at Barker. No bodies were ever found at Barker but there are plenty of rumors that several people were killed there.

[@tombrown1281]

This is my territory where I used to live where I grew up. The Owens valley has a lot of history

[@Hubbard738]

Great little show, not as good as your gun reviews, but we got time for both. So I say keep um coming.

[@mixup98]

Awesome....thanks for the feedback!

[@todbrown7597]

Crossing into my other favorite genre,outstanding! Gentlemen, I applaud you! Excellent show,guys. The audio may be a surprize! EVPs are very interesting.

[@dang2045]

Great video, very interesting and entertaining!

[@mixup98]

My son and I thank you for your nice feedback.

[@philwillis8604]

Neat Video. Something different. Keep them coming.

[@BrianXM177]

This was cool. Please do more videos like this.

[@mixup98]

We will and thanks for the feedback!

[@saltwater6489]

Reminds me of those old Art Bell EVP shows. Careful those spirits don’t follow you home.

[@RaoulThomas007]

@@saltwater6489 Art’s home and studio are right up the “street” in Pahrump.

[@SSid-or8rv]

Awesome, I enjoyed it...and those burrows are always fascinating to see when visiting DValley, in the vast inhospitable desert they have been surviving and thriving well.

[@Leonardokite]

That was very interesting video, Thank you so much. It's hard to imagine the depravity of that person. And to think that is only getting worse. But the beauty of that area is interesting. So rugged and inhospitable but yet so beautiful. That compound would be a wonderful place to live if one lived in peace and harmony. Thanks for sharing this place and a strange little adventure. Oh, and BTW, I remember so well old stamped vinyl records, it was amazing what they accomplished without digital electronics. Now on to listen to that album!

[@mixup98]

I agree, the beauty of that area is incredible.

[@kibrik100]

Thank you for a fun video. I enjoyed it.

[@mixup98]

We are glad you enjoyed it.

[@mikes3174]

Great video! I hope you guys will make more like it.

[@hitmanhank8444]

Wow guys, that looked fun. I am very happy to see you out exploring places. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@mixup98]

You are very welcome. We had a great time exploring and we hope to do more in the future.

[@JD-kg3mx]

Hey boys, this is quite a take-off from your regular subject matter but it's interesting. I've slept many a night in the scrub, stubble, woods and forest and only spooked once in twelve years. I wish I had had a camera and sound recorder back then, but then again those aren't brought along when you're roughing it. But the night I'm referring to had some bumps, words and sounds you just couldn't put an object or word to. Just me and my girlfriend at the time and believe me we got a little twitchy and jerky when those sounds were close to the tent (at least that's what we thought)! Good to see you guys again. Thumbs up on extending your videos to include the paranormal or the inexplicable.

[@mixup98]

When I was younger I spent a lot of time outdoors either sleeping under the stars or in a tent and I remember lots of sleepless nights due to strange noises and bumps. But it was always exciting. My son and I enjoyed this trip to Barker Ranch and we just might go back again someday. Thanks for sharing your story and it is always good to hear from you.

[@duanequam7709]

Very good you guys. Did a lot of stuff with my boy's when they were growing up. Now it's hard to get the time of day with them. Enjoy that time. It goes so fast.

[@sixgunfun78]

I thought it was great! Hope you two get to do more stuff like this in the future. If only those walls could talk. I wonder what was said and what was done in that house.

[@mixup98]

We appreciate the feedback on our video and I'm glad the walls weren't talking while we were trying to sleep 😟

[@Larry--qn4dd]

Great adventure video, awesome !

[@mixup98]

We appreciate your kind words! 😎

[@aquaman7356]

I love it. 🎉 although I was more like 10 years old in ‘69. California was my home state. Glad to see you both made it out alive at Barker ranch.😊

[@mixup98]

We are glad you enjoyed the video and yes, we definitely made it out of the Barker Ranch alive!

[@ianyams]

Thanks for the insight and history. I live by where the Beatles did, Liverpool and yes I played all the records too, still have some on vinyl. 👍🇬🇧

[@mixup98]

I have heard of white vinyl White Album records but I have never seen one. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video 👍😎

[@ianyams]

​@@mixup98 never seen any Beatles records in any other colours only black. Enjoyed the video, different 👍

[@SlaterRecreational]

This video would’ve been even better with a digital night vision recorder and you guys wearing nods. I get Paul Harrell vibes from your guys channel. Wholesome content, underrated channel, always look forward to new videos!

[@mixup98]

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate your support!

[@Pipesandstooges]

Mixup... I have to say that was one heckuva video. I enjoyed it you and your son did a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing that experience. Hope you guys have a great Halloween.

[@mixup98]

My son and I haven't slept outside under the stars in several decades but we really enjoyed this adventure. We are glad you enjoyed our video and you also have a great and safe Halloween.

[@patrickmessinger7040]

Love the wild burros, have a neighbor here in Michigan that has burros, they are fun to watch. Hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday seasons coming up. (:

[@mixup98]

Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well.

[@martkbanjoboy8853]

This reminds me of family camping trips in late August. Out there you could easily catch the skywave signal, and could listen to many New England AM stations certainly through to the mid Atlantic states. For a kid it was magic. Back then the discourse of talk radio was worth tuning in to. We also could hear the screeching on Radio Havana.😅

[@WORRO]

I was just a little fella when all this took place. The thing i remember most, was it scared my little Momma to death. I remember her getting blocks of wood and nailing them to the door frames of the house just to twist in place so we could "lock the doors" at night. Back in those days you just never heard of such things happening.. Awesome cool video Brother. Thanks for taking us along. Thumbs-up ~John

[@michaelfinney2160]

Cool Halloween Video ! I noticed you guys weren’t wear a side arm, could be because I think you said it was some kind of park property. Not the kind of place I’d like to be without a sidearm. Blessings my friends 🇺🇸

[@mixup98]

Although we weren't wearing them we did have sidearms close by. You might notice that I had a Mossberg shotgun standing in the corner next to my "bed"......just in case!

[@tombrown1281]

Always always always carry a firearm or some kind not only for the snakes and critters, but the spooky s*** might want to carry some garlic and crosses and all that

[@freedomlover8535]

Interesting but not fascinating! Definitely different! Still one of my favorite channels!

[@mixup98]

Thanks for your feedback and your continued support!

[@crankygunreviews]

cool offroading. Place is pretty creepy, and cool at the same time.

[@anthonyguidas2012]

Definitely not too creepy, perfect for this time of year. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@mixup98]

Happy Halloween to you too!

[@tomhandel9176]

I wore my first white album out listening to it, had to get at least one more afterward. Glad you made it back in one piece.

[@Joe3pops]

Definitely an interesting Halloweenish trip. Thank you for sharing. Be well.....

[@mixup98]

Thanks for watching and be well, too.

[@rmwtsou]

Burros: "Look, real living people! Much better than those dead ones we see here night after night."

[@mixup98]

👍😁

[@xiggroc]

Love the father ans son vids ! Plz do more ghost hunts like this ! So cool! 🫡

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Cool overnight. That space pic was indeed beautiful.

[@derrickbias3406]

I don't know about spooky. But, it seems pretty scary setting foot in California with all the anti-gun laws that keep piling up out there.

[@albertforletta1498]

I agree. I know I’m never spending the night in the wilderness without my 357 magnum. Oh hell, I’m not even going to allow myself to set foot in Commifornia!

[@Vladpryde]

I'm a believer in the Paranormal, and I follow some channels here on KZbin such as Paranormal Quest and FrankoTV. I would love it if they came out to this place to investigate it. Thanks for the video!

[@dannydoughboy120]

careful Mix, I think Son got possessed out there.

[@mixup98]

👍😁

[@dannydoughboy120]

@@mixup98

[@feartheoldblood]

This might be my favorite video you guys have done so far. If you go back play some more music on records, something like the doors this is the end, or Jefferson airplane white rabbit. That stuff is supposed to bring ghoulies out at night haha

[@mixup98]

We actually talked about White Rabbit on the way to the ranch.😟

[@perplane]

Great mixup 🤠from your normal content. I really enjoyed it and look forward to your follow-up video letting us know if you got any disembodied voices or sounds on your recorder. Y'all take care and thank you.

[@mixup98]

Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, we didn't discover any paranormal or disembodied voices in the audio or video that we took. Maybe next time 😢

[@woader559]

Theres paranormal related folklore dating back thousands of years from the natives. Haunted? Indeed!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

i wouldve laughed so hard had one those burros snuck up on yall scare the bejesus out of you

[@tombrown1281]

I went to Bishop high School graduated in 197 197 0. I lived in lone pine. I lived in Darwin, California and many remote areas in that area working for the forestry. Even though I was young, my dad was contractor for the Forester. I can still remember when I was like 15 or 16 that we heard. Charlie Manson was on the bus coming the Greyhound bus from Los Angeles going to Reno, my dad, all of his friends and all of the volunteer police officers. We're at the Greyhound bus station because we heard he was coming through

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Spooky place, knowing who all lived out there I can only imagine the antics and drugs and craziness going on with that barker ranch back. Then I was just a kid when the murders were going on, but I remember seeing black and white footage on the TV as a youngster.

[@theinstructor2687]

Thanks for another good video. It's been many years since I've been to the Barker Ranch. I'd be a bit apprehensive about going there, now. Not because of ghosts. But because every gun I own is now illegal in California. One of many reasons I moved out of California many years ago.

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

Love the Beatles!!! Enjoy the history. Curious how much MKULTRA had to do with the Manson family and the murders. Great video as always. Happiness is a warm gun.

[@terryschiller2625]

Great video I'm of age to remember that.. loved the comet Milky Way pictures. One question.. do you maybe think those wild boroughs may have been reincarnated people of the Manson family? 🤔👻👻👻💀

[@SkippyTarbuckle]

This was cool! Read that book as a teen. I was 5 when it all went down. Book is a great read.

[@T.Hilburn57]

Great video guys. Greetings from Alabama.

[@mixup98]

We appreciate the support from Alabama, thanks for watching and Happy Halloween.

[@samuelmorado70]

You should take a Metal Detector. Charles Manson hung out with Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys and I believe stayed a little bit with Dennis. Should have brought an EVP machine Not very expensive. I have used with success. It can be creepy. Love this video. I hope you do more . Hello from Lubbock Texas 😊

[@latigomorgan]

What a fun video! The creepiest part was learning Mixup98 owns a Beatles album.

[@mixup98]

I probably shouldn't tell you that I own a lot of Beatle albums 👍😁

[@latigomorgan]

@@mixup98 🤣