The Massacre and War at the Yuma Crossing

[@toughbutsweet1]

I recently read "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy, and in it he details many events surrounding John Glanton and the Quechan people. The entire history of the incident involving the fairy is included. Great video and narration. Cheers.

[@LadyCriminal0013]

I am a Yuman, raised here. Half Quechan and half Hispanic. Thank you for a great video. Yuma gets lots of winter videos from Nov-Mar and it's great. The summer weather gets as high as 117-120 degrees at times. I appreciate you going over some of the Quechan history.

[@L.Spencer]

I was getting curious, how is Quechan pronounced?

[@danielescalante3597]

Kwatsaan

[@L.Spencer]

@@danielescalante3597 Thank you , I would have said keh chan

[@LadyCriminal0013]

@@danielescalante3597 yuuuuuup exactly.

[@sheikhboyardee556]

You went to Yuma High? I graduated from San Pasqual.

[@OldLugnutz]

Gotta' say, my wife and I can't get to the southwest to vacation much these years, and we enjoy traveling via watching your videos. Thanks Steve, and keep up the good work.

[@TheLawrence1922]

Thanks!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you so much. You are too kind.

[@grizmountainfamily7333]

It was a pleasure meeting you in the gift shop this day! Thanks so much for all you put into these videos, you rock!

[@TheStuport]

Bet it was a big treat to see Steve and Family in person! Quite sure he is as personable in real time as he is in reel time! Just HAD to do a Steve Joke there! 😄

[@SidetrackAdventures]

It was great meeting you too. I'm always shocked if someone recognizes me. I hope you had a great trip.

[@johnwhitley2898]

LOL 😆!!!!!! So you're saying that.... "Real Steve and Family in Real time" is just as exciting as "Reel Steve and Family in Reel time"! This stuff just writes itself!!! Baddabing Baddaboom! Thanks everyone, I'm playing ALL week, and please don't forget to tip your waiters and waitresses!!! Yeah, yeah I know... There's a "Special Treatment Hotel" for people like me on the North-West corner of 24th Street and Van Buren Ave in Phoenix,AZ !!😆😆😆!!

[@TheStuport]

@@johnwhitley2898 😂

[@JH_75]

I left work early today for mental health purposes and poured myself a glass of bourbon, sat in a comfy chair and what do I find? Another new Sidetrack Adventures video. What a great way to relax. Steve, your pace as of late is impressive. Great video, keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@StevenP727]

Cool story

[@johnwhitley2898]

ANY chance someone gets to leave work early for mental health rejuvenation with approved alcoholic based medicinal supplements and Steve with an excellent adventure, is a good mental health self care time!

[@JohnCouch-m4f]

Steve, while visiting the fish pond on old route 66 east of Oatman last week, we had the opportunity of introducing your channel to a nice family from San Diego who didn't know about your channel. You now have more good folks to follow along with you on your adventures. By the way, that road is truly something else indeed! Thank you so much for showing us a new place to explore!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. Funny running into some fellow San Diegans out there.

[@LateNiteGrafix]

Without doubt, the bird is an Osprey Pandion haliaetus ORDER: Accipitriformes FAMILY: Pandionidae

[@williamhinshaw6838]

What he said.....

[@TheStuport]

Appreciate the info! Salute 👍

[@bajadogs]

They have made quite a comeback since the 70's after hunting, egg collecting and DDT dwindled their numbers.

[@thekenneth3486]

Agreed. It looks like an osprey, in spite of the backlighting.

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

That was a Caracara bird.

[@jetsons101]

"Were going to make a BEE line back to the Colorado River." Priceless...... What a enjoyable channel, between the information, narration and humor its top-notch.

[@mannyfig1408]

Born and raised in Yuma/Somerton Az. Last year retired as a Judge after 38 years. Love my little cities of Yuma and Somerton. Love your videos. Now, how about King City, Soledad, and Greenfield California....❤

[@robertfansler7800]

At the 11:38 mark in the video, is a picture of a newspaper from June 26, 1850. In it I see the name Col. Agostan Haraszthy mentioned. Agostan Haraszthy was a Hungarian nobleman, and founder of the California wine industry. His historic winery, Buena Vista is still in operation today in Sonoma, California. He was also the first Hungarian to settle in the U.S., among other pioneering events in California.

[@RWX348]

Simply outstanding! Your videos are so informative and paced beautifully. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you for recommending our Yuma prison video Steve. Much appreciated.

[@thesarge4457]

As many times I've pass thru Yuma, I always wanted to explore the area, My Step-daughter is moving there in May 2024 with her Marine Corps husband, maybe that's when I can visit and go around town, providing it's not to hot at that time, really liked this video, Thank You Sir. THE SARGE

[@SidetrackAdventures]

That's about the time it starts getting really hot, but the prison has some indoor areas and isn't too big so still worth checking out.

[@milt6208]

I grew up in Havasu and May it starts to get hot. June very hot. But I always made it a point to start swimming in the middle of April. Just learn about all the critters that wander at night. Very important.

[@valeriethompson3539]

I lived in Wellton about 45 East of Yuma we went to Yuma once a month to do all our groceries shopping!! I try to go to Yuma as much as I can!! I love Yuma!! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!!

[@HighfalutinLowCarb]

Just wanted to let you know how much I love your channel. I’m a new-ish resident to San Diego and the west coast in general. Watching your adventures has led me to taking my own to many of the places you’ve featured - Salton Sea, Anza Borrego, some of the “lost” highways, and others. Keep up the awesome work. Love watching you explore, and really enjoy the history and storytelling you include in your visits to these weird and beautiful places!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. There are lots of great places to check out in the area.

[@pyrocoyote1922]

I would love if you did a video on John Joel Glanton. He did some pretty crazy evil stuff.

[@paulsmodels]

Thanks Steve for the great tour! It's pretty shameful how we treated the native Americans.

[@keithdaniels5918]

Spent some years in Yuma @ the Air Station. Some of the best years of my life there back in the mid-late seventies . Exploring was easy and fun during those days.

[@philkearny5587]

San Luis, boy’s town, El Molino Rojo, the girls! So much fun. A jarhead’s rite of passage.

[@keithdaniels5918]

@@philkearny5587 truth justice and the American way….and you’re 100% spot on.

[@biscuitboy3617]

I really admire the fact that you provide the history along with the visual adventures! I always did quite well in history classes way back in school, but it was mostly national history like the founding of the nation, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Industrial Revolution, etc, etc. But you bring a lot of lesser known local and regional accounts of history to life, and I for one, greatly appriciate it!

[@Twinkus]

Your videos are so relaxing. Love the gentle background music, plus you have a perfect voice for narration. ☺️

[@TB-ModelRR]

Great video. After looking up the species, I believe it's an osprey. They migrate from coasts to warmer climates during colder seasons, from what I briefly read.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@chipsatterly4902]

Thank you for the well narrated travelogue!!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bglrj]

In 1972 I hitchhiked through Yuma and Winter Haven and was asked by the medicine man of the tribe to purchase a hamburger for him because they wouldn't serve Native Americans at the stand that was on the reservation. I spent the night on the reservation and learned how they were treated. This was their land. They gave me the money for their burgers when they approached me in the parking lot of the drive-in. This was no hustle.

[@DemocratsRDemons]

I think you just got hustled for a free burger.

[@JohnSmith-de2mz]

Yep hustled, I worked on the Mojave Indian Res in the 70's as a carpenter building houses. I liked the Mojaves, the crew were invited to a couple parties on the res too. They were hustlers too.

[@DemocratsRDemons]

@@JohnSmith-de2mz Yeah, no restaurant on the rez is refusing service to members, especially 4 years after the civil rights act. Libs are gullible and want to believe the worst about their fellow American...

[@IrishMike22]

You 100% got hustled mate 🤣 *this is their land

[@Ashphinchtersayswhat]

Wasi’chu

[@Robert-ce5wp]

Steve, thanks for your videos. It’s so relaxing sitting down eating lunch and watching your adventures.

[@johnking6252]

Another wonderful journey that I haven't seen in ages 👍 thank you again, for the memories. ✌️

[@larrypaul8688]

You have saved me countless hours spent driving around looking at old stuff. Keep it up.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Haha No problem!

[@wwk68tig]

Hiya Steve.......came across your channel a few months ago, and continue to be impressed with how you present so much of the under-publicized history of the American West..........really enjoy your postings. Thanks for sharing.

[@louispaparella5766]

me too also

[@1984xlx]

Another very fascinating look at the abandoned sites in the southwest. Thanks Steve, for all your hard work and research!

[@kozzackkelt]

When I was a kid in the early 1960's, we lived in Yuma. There was a gatling gun in the guard tower. No idea whatever happened to that cool old gun. Initial good relations between the Spanish and Quechan was started by Padre Kino, who, iirc, made at least one visit to the "Yuma" Crossing. The Spanish leader at Yuma at time of the Massacre was Fernando Rivera y Moncada, who'd been the military governor of Alto California. He was killed in the uprising. Glad you mentioned Glanton. He and his gang came to the Yuma Crossing after getting run out of Mexico. The Glanton Gang had been hired to kill Apaches and turn in their scalps for a bounty. Glanton and his mostly Texan gang "discovered" there wasn't much difference between Apache and "Mexican" scalps, and were slaughtering Mexican civilians and turning in their scalps for the bounty. They hightailed it outta Mexico after their nefarious activities were discovered. The remains of Fort "Pacheco" were there for quite awhile, until being bulldozed into New River channel in the 1960's. BTW, Lt. Pacheco was killed at First Battle of Cahuenga Pass in 1831. His son, also named Romualdo Pacheco, became a governor of California. THANK YOU for another very interesting video!

[@mycatclaire9666]

Just found your channel and love it! My grandmother lived in Yuma a million years ago and I've been to the jail... I remember is being so very depressing and thinking how horrible it must have been in the summer. Your'e so lucky!!! You saw an osprey!

[@michaelsimonds2632]

Excellent video! Thank you, Professor Adventures! Another superb presentation and close-up look at local history. I am looking forward to a book -- either in print or as a digital book including video clips of the areas you cover.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Maybe someday. I'd like to do something on Highway 80 at the least.

[@brettengledow7522]

Another great vid Steve. Really enjoy all your videos from over the pond here in the UK, the history and landscapes fascinate me.

[@CameronMcCreary]

Thank you Steve for this presentation. Great research. I have lived here all my life and still don't know a whole lot of the history.

[@milt6208]

I bet you know where to go swimming.

[@jaysonpida5379]

Great vid. Glanton and the Quechan are in Cormac McCarthy's famous book, 'Blood Meridian'.

[@Porsche996driver]

Good stuff Steve. This forgotten history that paved the way literally for us in SoCal. Good weekend brother! ✨

[@justnerdystuff]

The bird looks like a Californian Condor, also I love it when you show antique-style maps. Really cool!

[@johna1160]

Please check out actual image of a California Condor. This bird doesn't look anything like one, and it is considerably smaller than a Condor. I'm not 100% certain, but I believe this is an Osprey.

[@boossersgarage3239]

@@johna1160 not even an osprey. juvenile condor....

[@Mike_Greentea]

It’s a blue jay

[@jeffarcher400]

There's only a few birds of that size. It's head looks like a Condor with the neck bend. It could be a juvenile golden eagle,sea hawk or a turkey vulture.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Not a condor. They are seriously large.

[@drmichaelshea]

Thank you for the tour of historic parts of Yuma, AZ. Every day here is a reminder of the harshness of life in the 19th century desert Southwest, but I am grateful to share the heritage of this place and grateful to you for this video.

[@AndyMetz-x6q]

We are Yuma residents for 20+ years. Great job on the video, Steve! Beautiful photography of the area around Prison Hill and Ft.Yuma.

[@alanhelton]

The bird you’re seeing is an Osprey

[@alanhelton]

A bird of prey that specializes in hunting fish.

[@TB-ModelRR]

​@@alanheltonand migrates to warmer regions during colder seasons.

[@PaulinAsia_]

I believe the bird is a Crested Caracara. I had never heard of the Quechan until this video. Thank You.

[@EricT3769]

Yeah, definitely looks more like an Osprey if you zoom in on it.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Your videos are all AWESOME I could watch em all day!!! THANKS for all you create for us!!!

[@leanaleelr]

Thank you so much for this video. I grew up in that area. My first Summer job was on that hill. I always thought the old Agricultural station was a train station too. Thank you for showing me my hometown. I love all of your videos

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Steve Another great video!📺

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you.

[@thegarz1963]

Once again a great video spotlighting our local history in Imperial Valley. Thanks Steve. My wife and I look forward to your videos every Wednesday.

[@garthbutton699]

Hey Steve,thanks for taking us along for the ride I really enjoy your videos🤗😎🤗😎

[@pamhernandez397]

Thank you so much for your channel. I look forward to seeing where you go next. Can't wait to get financially stable so I can donate ❤

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thanks. I appreciate all the support.

[@bloodyfinger5]

in 1980 I was in the military in Yuma , used to ride my dirt bike along the river from the prison . The prison looked run down back then and there was a huge hobo camp upstream from the parking area . My daughter lives in Yuma now . BTW bird appears to be an Osprey

[@SidetrackAdventures]

They've really cleaned up the river area.

[@bloodyfinger5]

@@SidetrackAdventures From your video it appears almost unrecognizable compared to how I remember it . I'm in central N.Y. now so rarely get out there .

[@matthewgauthier7251]

Cool stuff always. Living in fletcher hills as a boy my neighbor, rather older at the time, had been a trustee for the Yuma Territorial prison. Kinda trippy that long arm of our associations reaching far into the past. One you are gracious to show us. Thanks

[@Junk65]

I’ve driven,eaten at,rested,but never have checked out Yuma. Always in a hurry to get from Arizona to California. Next time I’ll stop and visit.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

I think Yuma is pretty underrated 3 seasons out of the year. Summer, I'm staying away haha

[@AlyxGlide]

I wouldn't bother lol it's a dust bowl

[@Parvati2323]

The building that you showed that had no marker..used to serve as our hospital..

[@aquatecpoolservice4547]

Bird looks like an osprey we have here in Florida. Locals call them Sea Eagles. But I'm just kinda guessing. Love your channel.

[@wombat3455]

Outstanding story telling and very interesting for someone from Britain to see

[@johnwhitley2898]

Rock ON! Steve! That's a great tour! I've been to the Territorial Prison and its enlightening to see it and fully understand the "why" it was so famous for the worst of the worst. It gets warm 🥵 there even in this time of the year.... Yuma AZ was still listed as a "Navigable Port" until the 1970's on Ocean charts of the Sea of Cortez, even though most All the fishing boat Captains knew it wasn't for years.... Its hard to believe there was paddle wheel boats carrying people and cargo up the Colorado River. This was the only way to bring volumes of food and supplies in and out of the areas miles north of Yuma. There were almost inaccessible areas along the river, before serious roads and the railways. Excellent farm land on both sides of the Colorado! Thanks again Steve for your sharing this adventure with us!!

[@bobhappel4168]

Thanks for posting Steve. I live in Yuma and didn't know some of this!

[@rphnick]

Another fascinating video! I love these weekly treks off the beaten path... a perfect combo of cinematography and laid back narration.

[@2011joser]

I was born in nearby San Luis and my parents retired there. Through the years we explored as much of the area as we could on visits but never heard this story. Thanks for doing the research and making this video.

[@KevinhPPG]

Osprey I belive.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@discostew115]

Normally I wouldn't giggle at the B line comment but your videos always make me happy Steve

[@jbcope1000]

Wow, great video! I need to explore Yuma next time we drive through

[@lucasjustinien6416]

Steve’s voice is so enchanting.

[@davidc3648]

I am on my way back down there in 3 weeks. That will be 6 visits in the last year. I like hot weather. And crossing into Mexico. And I like Steve's videos.

[@stevehutson8047]

Really enjoy your videos, I'm on the road most of the day and listening to your videos is a great way to pass the time. You have a very calm, peaceful speaking voice

[@espeescotty]

Hey Steve, my friend and I watch your adventures every Saturday and I have told her a few times that you must be my long lost brother. I grew up in San Diego, 1981-1992 (graduated from Kearny High School in '92) and my family and I used to go out to Ocotillo almost every weekend to go off-roading, and every time we went through the mountains I would always see the old segments of roads out there and I always daydreamed about being able to ride (bicycle) and explore the old roads out there and I always wanted to travel then in their heyday. My family and I have lived 30-miles east of Phoenix since 1992 and I really appreciate being able to see my old SoCal stomping grounds and even many of my AZ locations through your explorations. As for the long building with all of the bird poop inside, I believe that was the California Port Of Entry inspection building. I told my friend just 2-weeks ago that I should drop you a line about it and see if you could do an exploration since you seem to be good at finding neat information and photos for your videos. And as a related story, the old 1870's Southern Pacific train station in Yuma was torched earlier this week by an arsonist. Totally destroyed. 😢 Thanks to you and your wife and son for all the adventures and keep up the good work.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

I just saw this comment. If you graduated from Kearny in 1992, you can find me in your yearbook as I graduated from there in 94!

[@espeescotty]

@@SidetrackAdventures Oh cool! Unfortunately, I don't have any of the yearbooks from my 3-yrs at Kearny. I went to Montgomery Jr. High for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades (1986-89). And I even went to Chesterton Elementary for part of 2nd, and all of 3rd and 4th grades (1982-1984). My dad was in the Navy and we lived in the Chesterton neighborhood. I miss it and those times. If you want to look for me in your yearbooks, my name is Scott Haugland.

[@SpanishEclectic]

I'm very interested in this area, especially the history going back to the 18th Century, so I really appreciate when you compare the old maps with the current locations. I've driven past/through Yuma many times, but always on a mission (ha ha) to arrive somewhere else. The prison is scary. Fascinating to see, but not a place anyone would want to stay. Wouldn't it be fascinating to see a computer generated time-lapse showing the changes in the course and topography of the Colorado? That's definitely a bird of prey, but it may be young, so hard to be sure what kind. The river is beautiful this time of year, with everything green from the rain; loved the view from the guard tower. Definite thumbs up on this video. :)

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Great informative educational and very interesting video. We truly enjoyed your film. Greatly appreciate your time, effort, expenses. Blessings to you.

[@tacder1]

Have you ever checked out Fort Rock on the Arizona Toll road. Would love to learn more about them. Thanks

[@milt6208]

Steve thank you as always.

[@Az_VanGo]

Another great video. I just love your perspective on places….

[@charsbob]

Thanks! You covered a bit of history I didn't know about. It helps to explain why Spain went to all the time and trouble of sailing up the Gulf to reach California.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

There are some places farther east I have been that I'm sure others would like to see. But you always go to places I've never been and let me see the sights there! I never got to enjoy the desert, and all the abandoned towns! So thank you

[@jane112wedge]

Always enjoy your videos...so informative! Thank you! The bird is an Osprey..

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thank you for recommending our Yuma prison video, Steve. Much appreciated.

[@theoryofthemobius]

7:28 That's an Osprey.

[@joewenzel5142]

Very cool. The bird caught me off guard, I'm so used to seeing the Marine Corps Osprey aircraft fly over my house. Odd they'd name it after that bird.

[@MikeRodick-x2b]

I have never been impressed by Yuma, especially the dilapidated parts of it. But i learned something new, thanks for the video!

[@secretdaisy6484]

Another interesting trip through a place I’ve never been or heard about. Thanks 🙏. When I take my extended trip out west I’m definitely going to be looking through all of your videos so that I can see things that I wouldn’t otherwise know existed. I know I will have a much better time checking out many of the interesting places you highlighted. If you compile them on a DVD 📀 and include a book 📕 I will definitely buy it. Keep up the great work. 👍☮️🌞🚘🗺️

[@henrydunbar397]

A few years ago the wife and I traveled to Yuma and visited Camp Laguna where a relative trained in WW2. I may have to return and see all the other history I missed and you highlighted so well in your video. Keep up the excellent work.

[@ionecuff6323]

That has changed A LOT!!! They have replaced the original walls. I used to sneak off and go down there when I was a kid back in the mid 50s. No charge to go through the museum or the cells back then. Also, we were told the "Dark Cell" would attract rattles and sidewinders looking for shade from the heat during the summer. I wish you could have experienced it all way back when, it made you feel like you were a part of it.

[@SharonMiller-po6rp]

Really enjoyed this. Had family in Yuma and spent time there as a child. Always loved it despite the heat. Thanks Steve.

[@mawi1172]

YOU are the main attraction here. Dear! We learn lots from you!

[@davidelcess6559]

Great video.. I lived in Yuma 5 years ago and loved it.. great place lots of history.. including the center of the world and don’t forget Mexico .. thanks 🙏

[@DreamingCyclist]

Thanks very much for these videos; really enjoying them from Sydney, AUS. (resident of Phoenix in the 1980s)

[@thefred8481]

Thanks again Professor for another informative and enjoyable side trip…

[@Lucedelsole269]

I really appreciate & enjoy the details you put in your videos!

[@classic.cameras]

Always a joy to see your videos Steve. I love seeing these places I will never see but have wondered what they are like. Might just watch 3:10 to Yuma tonight. 😀

[@4wdboss230]

Loved the video Steve. I drive over the Ocean to Ocean bridge, by Fort Yuma, regularly. And past that historical marker in the middle of nowhere (by the Osprey). We used to watch the Blue Angels at that Fort in CA (no bees then). Keep the great videos coming.

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Nice video & content. Gobs of history around there. Also, my stint at Goffs is over and I'm on the road until October! See you on the trails!

[@leonajameson8902]

Another great video. Love your channel and all the history!

[@artboy57]

Interesting as usual Steve!

[@Oldguy-k3t]

I go to Yuma every year. Have you looked for pueblo San Pedro y San Pablo de Bicuner gold site, cal side, or Laguna potholes placer gold site,az side of river?

[@robertreynolds1044]

You are very fortunate to have seen a crested caracara,a bird of prey that I've seen near Kingman and in the Florida swamps. My name is Bicycle Bob and I approved this message.

[@markhopkins1904]

Thanks Steve! Complements on another great video! Keep em comming...

[@rickkaylor8554]

Great video - as always. You find the most interesting places and history. I enjoy going to the Prison Hill Brewing Company when I'm in Yuma. They have really good beer and food.

[@SidetrackAdventures]

I'll have to check it out. We seem to always end up at Cracker Barrel.

[@rickkaylor8554]

@@SidetrackAdventuresToo funny. Last time I was in Yuma with my wife and friends we ate at Cracker Barrel. Good food!

[@dezertraider]

FANTASTIC,THANK YOU STEVE..

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@douglasw9624]

Had some friends over last weekend and the husband remarked that he watched a KZbin channel called Sidetrack adventures...Me Too!!

[@josephstanick8395]

Very informative and entertaining. 👍

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Thank you.

[@louie30003000]

amazing historical as well as production value I finally know what the pavilion west/north of the river was: an agricultural checkpoint!

[@NYSteve]

another good tour, thanks!

[@kimberlycorliss9616]

Fascinating area and history. Beautiful too.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Very interesting, thanks for taking us along.