China Ranch Date Farm

An unexpectedly lush little oasis and date farm just outside Death Valley, where according to their website "a Chinese man named either Quon Sing or Ah Foo came to this canyon after many years of work in the Death Valley borax mines. He developed the water, planted fruits and vegetables, and raised meat for the local mining camps. It became known as Chinaman's Ranch. Sometime in 1900, a man named Morrison appeared, and, as the story goes, he ran the Chinese farmer off at gun point and claimed the Ranch for his own." Whatever its questionable history, it's a really cool place to visit, with a gift shop full of delicious date nut breads, cookies, muffins...and DATE SHAKES!! YUM!!!

[@guywihn1658]

Wonder Hussy, you're the BABE!.. your dog is awesome too! love dates, all those date places, everything about the desert actually. the cactus are also blooming here (Arizona) and my back yard is full of tarantula holes again now that it's spring. a Harris hawk and a Peregrine falcon are searching for dinner overhead

[@aceyorba]

My 10 year old daughter would be there all day. she loves dates. You find the best places

[@dezertraider]

Thank you WH,,When in Yuma ,years ago I bought a pint of dates.I kept the seeds and there is 1 special date as you that has grown well here.If you have any date seed ,Please send my way.Great video WH Thank you so much.73s

[@lovesdiy5660]

Would have been cool to go with. On my list of places to go.

[@Jaclynshuster]

I'd love to try a date shake, sounds delicious! Also, that bird nest looked insane. You don't see things like that over here in the midwest. China Farms looks fun.

[@DVincentW]

Ah Foo ♫First ♪ ☼

[@Wonderhussy]

in memory of Ah Foo!

[@t.j.stonehouse5416]

Wonder Hussy bless you !

[@ov50music56]

+Wonder Hussy awesome video you earn a new fan :) god bless

[@mobiltec]

We've been to many of the same places. I have a video on China Ranch also. Love that place. The Ibex Mining Camp is not far from there. Also a place called Bob and Ward's Cabin. Must see. Very nice cabin in the middle of no where. Very well kept up. Lot's of shooters go there to target practice.

[@jacklisiecki2389]

That date shake looked really good! Looks like a cool place. Another great find from Wonder Hussy. Who would have thought that Death Valley had so much going on.

[@franksunden8789]

Have you ever considered making your own line of pin-up calendars ? It would be a natural(get-it)for your entrepreneurial-type spirit, and you would be lovely to look at every day of the week ! Thanks, Frank

[@wheels711]

The history you so often discover and share!!! Thank you Sarah

[@johncarpenter987]

I have driven past that junction so many times and not bothered stopping in. Now I feel like I have to stop by there and the Amargosa Opera House next time I go to Pahrump.

[@GnatManAllinCoIronWorks]

Oh Man! I LOVE dates,now I have another destination to add to my list. As always,thank you. C-YA!,,,,Peace!

[@keithcopeland8245]

Neat been thinking i gotta get outta here for a bit might have to check some of these places out

[@davidrogowski6730]

Awesome video,and you look gorgeous as usual,how do you find these places

[@acer6669]

who ever has you are a lucky man orvwomen for sure......

[@GSDrifter]

Have you ever gone out to the emerald dig way out in the California desert? You pay $5.00 or whatever, and you can dig for emeralds all day - and keep whatever you find. It's a loooooong drive on a dirt road. But seems to be a great adventure.

[@calvinsullivan5741]

I've had a few date shakes, mostly around Palm Springs. Love your videos WH!!

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Saguaros handle freezing just fine. They don't grow in the Mojave because of the dry summers. They need a monsoon season.

[@frankwatts5459]

They never have to worry about an experation date!?!? Going back to 6000 BC always interesting even on a bad day wonderhussy can make your day better!

[@danburch9989]

I remember those old desks when I went to school. They were relatively common even into the 1960s. Yeah, I'm old!

[@solohoh]

One had an ink well, they disappeared in the 1950s when ball point pens displaced our fountain pens.

[@stevenmoser7233]

Good stuff. Enjoy the history of places you chronicle. Keep history alive. Thank you. Your knowledge is important.

[@MsVitaMaria]

Sarah Jane, having just come back from staying at Sandy Valley Ranch, and taking a ride out to Tecopa, we decided to forgo going to China Ranch and see that you have this video. For sure, I wanna go back now. I live close to Indio, California, so it’s very similar to me. Monday we decided to look for some hot springs that you make so famous. Wish I could share my recent. Pics. Met BONES!! What a hoot he is!! Ciao for now, Vita Maria & Chuck

[@highcurrent1125]

WH, when all your many guy admirers said they wanted a "date", this is not what they meant!!

[@bruce-qm5fl]

This girl is awesome. I've just subscribed and watched several episodes. I stayed glued to the screen hoping to see the elusive pit kittens. Just when I thought I was about to get lucky it seems they just got back from the groomers. Oh well , I'll keep trying.

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

My folks were doing the snow bird thing to Yuma, Az. On the east side of the town there is a date farm that had a sign saying "Eating to many of our Date shakes will cause diabetes." I thought they were joking at first until I tried one. They're not joking!

[@robertlankford9563]

you seem like a really fun person!! I wanna go exploring with you sometime!! lol

[@Wonderhussy]

+Robert Lankford thank you!!

[@aelrik53]

Never realized there was so much "life" in and around 'Death' valley. Thanks WH

[@johnholcomn8560]

Living in New England I was certain there were only cow skulls in Death Valley.

[@erictaylor5462]

You can always get a good date if you know where to look.

[@BrokenRRT]

The bird nest belongs to a Cactus Wren.

[@Treva2000]

Do you come across other people in isolated places who are growing nice desert gardens? I really enjoyed this video and am just wondering if other folks are having good luck with raising gardens in this area. If dates grow in your area, I bet lemons and oranges will grow there too.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Sarah, there is a great hiking trail. You need to go back a vlog a day of hiking...but NOT in the summer, it's too hot.

[@frankdielsi306]

THE PINK TOP & SHORTS Realy make you look GREAT!!!!!

[@paullrichy7718]

you do all the trips the rest of us cant awesome

[@laserracer6]

Dates can also be a laxative hope you enjoyed your time on the crappa..lol

[@maddog9659]

Intrigued by your adventures, look forward to retracing some of your steps

[@woolywoolworth4813]

Lol they have to say it's a 'shake' even though it starts as ice cream, it turns quickly into a shake in the desert 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HERMOSABEACHGUY]

I love dates. I need to go to this place!

[@steveflor9942]

I rode there on my motorcyle.... a long, tedious ride through a barren landscape. But, I'd say it was worth it. The dates are harvested late summer/early fall. IM

[@atimko123]

Thanks to your vid, I finally made it to China Ranch Date Farm Sun 9/6/20 it was 111° & well worth the dirt road. Date shake was GR8 & bought some other stuff. TYVM for showing these gems of the desert!!

[@novemberSUN1]

yeah dates are a great alternative to candy so its really enjoyable...

[@gregprince2523]

Well done WH Love your vids, keep up the explorin kid and have fun doin it!😎

[@TagW110]

06:15 OMG I would KILL for that coffee mug!!! :D Well being honest I wouldn't kill anything for it, but *that* is an awesome mug ^^

[@cg7856]

Nice vid Wonder Hussy

[@tonyray5125]

c g If you liked that check out Astro Zombies M3 cloned lol

[@davidsquall351]

Really cool place, The people there are real nice...they let me leave my truck overnight to do a short backpacking trip down the Amargosa river. That date shake was a nice payoff after the hike. Great tour as always Hussy

[@TroySwezey]

Another cool Wonder Hussy production! We had the pleasure of being able to stay overnight at the ranch this past weekend. The number of stars in the sky and the coyotes howling off in the distance was absolutely amazing. You are correct. The shakes are delish! Sadly, we did not get a chance to go in the shop as it was closed from COVID-19 and people not respecting the social distancing guidelines. Bummer people had to ruin it for the owners and others. Regarding that cabin, for sure, it may be authentic but that spot is not its original location. In the ranch's own literature you can see it was not always there when the pictures for the brochures were taken. Local hikes around the ranch were easy and interesting. Did you see the large area of rusted strewn-about cans? Just many hundreds of rusted cans with no obvious explanation. Did you spy the several abandoned old cars just south of the gift shop?

[@ginamc1]

I am still so mad that I left my date bread somewhere in the Tropicana the night after you took us there! Waaaaaaaahhhhhhh! :( I hope someone enjoyed it!

[@bob18fan29]

Please Please keep the great vids coming , no matter what youtube is pulling!

[@steve94044]

Ahh, the good ole days before masks.

[@hangtough503]

That was fun😎🇺🇸🤙

[@friskyopossum7983]

Back in the late '50's and early '60's, my mother would take dates, core them, and stuff them with peanut butter, cover them with powdered sugar and they were something that I will always remember from Christmas. Might be even better if they had your special butter in them?

[@josephforest7605]

Sounds like a sugarplum.

[@sdl35]

No one compares to Wonder Hussy! Another unique experience I never would have had without you! My favorite tour guide! You keep wandering and I'll keep living vicariously...Thank you

[@maxjasmine]

The road to the ranch is gnarly.

[@carlrice6989]

I Love You and your Videos,,, In Arizona we say "Sa war wo" when we see Saguaro Cactus,,, and if ever in Prescott,,, we say "Preskit",,, Thank you for sharing your world with the world

[@michaelh465]

Another great video from my favorite KZbin lady. And did I hear flip flops?

[@ronniecardy]

I love the old vehicle =truck

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Wow another great video !

[@highdesertworkshop]

Stopped there last year, great place. Glad you did a video on it, thanks.

[@nocturnal7312]

Holly Molly, I've been watching YiuTube for years and have never seen anyone so Pretty as you. I go to Death Valley every Spring and stay at Furnace Creek Inn, Great video !! :)

[@nocturnal7312]

Thanks Tony !!

[@jeanroy3658]

wow thanks , been there its really nice and worth the drive.

[@Paulo__Perez]

Awesome Video WH...! so after watching ur Panamint Mountain Adventure I have a question. u & ur sister, r u guys twins? I'm asking because twice when u were panning around & i saw who I thought was you, sunglasses, hat, flannel shirt & I heard her say a couple of words & she sounded a lot like you!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Then of course I noticed that the real WH was still talking & panning her camera, I was thinking "Hey! They must be twins!" so, r ya! or aren't ya...?

[@jameymoyer6998]

great video, love them, love the weather, in Reno snowing

[@Retromicky82]

interesting place . awesome to see those different cacti

[@leightonahnee2508]

LOVE watching all your videos......ALOHA from BIG ISLAND HAWAII

[@hearsejr]

I'm only about 4000 miles from there... But man those dehydrated dates sound good. Lol Wondering what lead to the Chinaman getting ran out?

[@denaredford6701]

What a date that was for all those miners .

[@brianheffernan8982]

Another proud moment in the history of white people.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

You're damn straight!

[@chuckbrasch4575]

That cactus was a Staghorn Cholla. Great place to go. I've known Bonnie and Brian (the owners) for years... Great snacks too...

[@snewnammusic78]

excellent

[@exil3dlivecom]

Haha... loved how the chubbier chick was checking you out when you were trying the dates. And as always.. looking good and healthy!

[@josephwatson8448]

she needs to shave her pits

[@exil3dlivecom]

@@josephwatson8448 she's a free range chicken! Can't blame her... She still a awesome girl.

[@josephwatson8448]

@@exil3dlivecom NO. l can and will. Accept the fact that PRESIDENT TRUMP WON 2020 !!! M A G A !!! No more #44 !!!

[@jtcbrt]

A few weeks ago, the TV show "Outdoor Nevada" (Vegas Ch. 10-PBS) did a feature on this.

[@eds1994fatboy]

One of my fave things to do is read your comments......or just anyones comments on many vlogs.Great vids Sarah

[@johngault2439]

Actuality the "Some White Dude" paid top dollar for the inventory and purchased the land lawfully.

[@plombme]

Wonder Cussy is awesome!

[@dieterkoch6563]

So ironic that Sarah has so many Tecopa videos up where she eventually moves!

[@Sewspcl]

Great video! Love date shakes!

[@hoboonwheels9289]

With all the silly comments about hairy pits I expected a clump, for heavens sake its not noticeable, unless you are looking for something to be negative about. Interesting the place is called China Ranch if he was run off, must be more background.

[@PaulEm2018]

We were there watching you documenting this video that day.

[@Petermax99]

Nice job Sara looks like a lot of fun

[@bobbycrane2759]

How about a "Date" ha ha

[@mikecarmona6726]

There's another story about the creation of man's universe from the same region as the Biblical story of Eden. Its when the 1st dragon to be slayed by human hands. Some people believe the iboga tree was the tree of knowledge. Which woukd make sense if both stories arw true. Since Adam probably had the realization that he didn't have to kill food after he had iboga.

[@pixelmartyr8532]

Love your show Sarah.

[@Harry-rj6kh]

I'm more interested in a DATE with you, but you'd have to meet me here in France. I'm not easy.

[@100inthewind]

Thanks! Another good one!

[@erictaylor5462]

If you take dates to England, and you can get the Queen to give them letters, will you have a supply of date knights?

[@haroldhinchy5540]

Looking good with your hairy pits. You should not have to shave to do your modeling.

[@539Productions]

Loving all that beautiful plant life! Definitely a little desert paradise!

[@drhambone1598]

I really wanted a hot date this weekend so I put them in the microwave **rimshot**

[@johnhull6363]

wonderhussy powers..... ACTIVATED!!

[@sugarpacketchad]

That's so Awesome!!!

[@BenDovaAlready]

Gotta luv those date shakes, Yummy!?! Eeek lol

[@princessunicorn669]

Have you done an exploration video of Tecopa and Shoshone?

[@ChristopherMcguire-u7p]

Cactus Wren makes its nest in the Cactus

[@janedoe3827]

That is a cactus wren nest in a cholla. Bad ass bird in a bad ass cactus

[@alphonsozorro7952]

Now Chinese are both industrious and industrial.

[@richmikesell8237]

The place is near Parhump NV., which also has different kinds of "dates",

[@randymoran67]

Dates infused with meth!

[@ChristopherMcguire-u7p]

Ocoti O. The ll's are silent

[@hayjohnny]

Nice,Love your videos .......:]

[@jimkey920]

You look great nibbling dates and slurping , "Date Shake". I can't stop thinking about those male Date Palms. Of course it is a silly thought, I wouldn't be able to buy shoes for all of them!

[@sharonthomas4856]

bunch of old junk nobody wants.

[@geraldbock1012]

great review, thanks!