Absolutely breathtaking camera work, super interesting-so glad to see and hear Eugene Stumbling Bear's comments. Our parents took us to the Medicine Lodge peace treaty in the 70's but I was too young to follow much of the action. Still remember it, though, and now I want to go back to the area. Thank you so much for the countless hours spent on this-it's important work.
Great video of Medicine Lodge! Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Medicine Lodge, Ks. My mother and father both grew up in Medicine Lodge, Ks. My grand parents (Stallard), lived on Main Street in Medicine Lodge. My grand parents on my dads side (Wheat), farmed SE of Medicine Lodge. Very special place.👍🇺🇸
When he says to keep up with modern times, it's crazy, because it's as if so many people think telling history as it happened is some kind of new woke thing. It's keeping true to historic times. Absolutely amazing channel BTW! I just moved to Kansas from Arizona and I've been binging your channel. Arizona has a rich history and I am pleased to find Kansas does as well!
@mitchellalexander1581 thanks my friend! I'm originally from Florida, but I spent 6 months in Cave Creek after high-school and that's where my love for the west actually began! Once I finally moved from Florida to Kansas I noticed some parallels to Cave Creek in the Red Hills and other places and was stoked to explore more! What part of Kansas did you move to?
@@abtfilmskansas You're welcome! Cave Creek is a really nice place. I definitely see some parallels too! I felt right at home watching your videos 😄 My family and I live in Great Bend right now, right in the middle of it all. We miss Az and I will definitely be taking them to see these places you showcased.
My Maternal Grandmother came out of this area. Now that I’m older I wish I had took the time to learn all I could of my ancestors. Of course Grandma and my own mother have passed, now there is nobody left to get the history from.
My parents took our family on a day trip there nearly 40 years ago. I was just amazed as a kid and it felt like we had stepped into another world lost to time. I have memories of that trip that have lasted a lifetime.
Thanks for sharing! Very interesting! Funny about the bank robbery, but sad about the government not honoring the peace treaty. Suzi and I will have to do some exploring while traveling between our homes!
@mistaajones thank you my friend! Would it be helpful if I also shared some maps? I saw on another comment you were interested in camping in the fall and winter.
@@abtfilmskansas maps would be awesome! or even just specific location names like trails, parks, etc. of where some of the footage is taken. i believe one you mentioned was elk river trail (15 miles point to point) which i've checked out and is on the list!
Great video! It’s really sad it’s all on almost completely private land though. A state park with some hiking trails and a campground could really help others experience the area in addition to presenting educational and conservation opportunities as well. I know many who simply trespass while respecting the environment since the land is so widely inaccessible.
I love biking the backroads in this country - so far just between Coats and Sun/Lake Cities. I need to discover more roads that are public and which are private. It's hard to tell sometimes, but it's excellent gravel cycling territory. I love living nearby.
In the picture of the posse from Medicine Lodge, does anyone know who the tall man on the right is? The one with the light colored pants, dark vest and light hat?
I was went down that way 40 years ago to see it. Stopped at store in Sun City for directions and was essentially told to fu*king forget about it. Unfortunately, that's a prevailing attitude.
Great video. Beautiful part of Kansas. Sorry you included an image of a noose in the beginning, given it's history associated with Jim Crow and lynching.
Thanks Larry. The noose had nothing to do with Jim Crow. It was in regards to the bank robbers that were hanged in Medicine Lodge, which is why I showed the historical photo of the robbers along with it. I understand being sensitive with imagery, but hangings happened in the old west.
