Harpers Ferry visit, Bass Pro Shops, Hiking the Appalachian Trail | A French Girl in the USA EP 7 🇺🇸 

You're one of the very few utubers who doesn't make a scene to get attention. You're quiet, respectful and humble. It's really refreshing. Enjoy your stay here.

You are so skilled at making videos I think I'm watching the Travel Channel. I also want to thank your hosts for letting you live the American way of life for the short time you were here.

I have to say it's very refreshing to see someone excited about our way of life here in America and the historical places. So glad you are enjoying our Republic. Stay safe and have fun 🙏🇺🇸

Bass Pro Shop is a great place to visit, even if you aren't into the outdoors. So many things to see there.

I feel compelled to point out that most people who hit deer and raccoons aren't being careless. The darned things run out in front of the car, giving no time for the drivers to stop. I've hit 3 raccoons in 25 years. The last one made it to the side of the road, looked at my lights and ran back in front of the car. Most times, you just can't miss them. 🦝

The look on your poor face when you got the burger. The captions cracked me up.

Impressed that the snake didn't scare you. That was surprising. I wonder if your exploration of American history ever had you comparing the relative brevity versus yours in France. Most of the oldest architecture we have remaining is less than 200 years old.

What's cool is I've been here all my life and you're seeing places I've never been before! And I really like that you're getting the full spectrum tour of the US in 2 short weeks. Country, city, COLORS, and everything in between. Really glad you got to do this Marie!

Really enjoyed the video and your enthusiasm Marie. You are seeing a lot of history and getting to know American ways.🌞

I’m really enjoying these American videos, Marie. You make America look so good! And I love your sense of joy and wonder at everything, especially animals. 👍

I retired about 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. This is a great area. Beautiful rivers full of smallmouth bass and other gamefish. Great restaurants, microbreweries and wineries all through the area and, finally, history everywhere you turn from the revolutionary war thru the civil war. Harpers Ferry is where John Brown lit the fuse.

Wow, you sure packed a lot of adventures into the time you spent here! This is another great video, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

I grew up in Maryland in the 70's and 80's. So I've been to a lot of those places. Harpers Ferry being one of them. In fact, in about 1979 or 1980, I went with the Boy Scouts and went white water rafting down that river at 7:45, it was a blast. As a 10 or 11 year old, it was 'high adventure'! lol. That bridge repair, looking like it was repaired with plywood was probably just a plywood form for concrete behind it. Once the concrete is set, the plywood would be removed. If you ever come back to the U.S. and are on the east coast, let me suggest Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. On a note about West Virginia, it was actually formed as a state, unconstitutionally (illegally), during the Civil War. All of West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but West Virginia was torn away from Virginia and formed as a Union State (around 1863 if I recall correctly). It will never be reunited with Virginia to make a single state again, but it is an interesting footnote in history. What is 50 states, should (constitutionally), be 49.

Another great video Marie. I am a lifelong fisherman and Bass Pro Shops are one of my favorite places. Can't wait to see your next video.

WV is truly God's country. I stayed there about 6 months hiking the mountains in the middle of winter in 1999-2000. Not the best time to hike mountains lol, but even then i really appreciated the true natural beauty and AWE of the state.

Hey Marie 🧢 ⛰️ 🐻 it's a Long comment again "Montani semper Liberi " hope you don't mind Such a glorious sunny day for a drive to one of West Virginia's most historical towns, how charming those houses are, I like how they've kept it all so well preserved with the personal items on display along with your informative commentary with some interesting firsts. It's remarkable learning about how willing John Brown was to take a stand & fight back against the injustice of slavery even before the civil war started, new visitors can find out more about the raid at the wax museum that's also there . That burger 🍔 for lunch looked sooo tasty & I'm glad there keeping all the oldie recipes ideas going, I don't think you got a chance to sample the old 'true treats' candy & chocolate they've been researching there, if I knew sooner I would have let you know. I did like the views of the creek & cliffside you went across, the bridge does has a rustic beauty about it. Trekking along the Appalachian trail did appear quite tranquil & less active then the summer months, it's a good opportunity to practice your animal tracking skills 🐾, it's funny that you could cross state lines without even knowing it , I not sure if signposts would matter or not, it's impressive that anyone would embark on such adventurous long journey it's probably best to do it in stages, it's sad talking about how animals lose their lives along the freeways , something I've come across with to many prayers to mention, anyway on a happy note the snake 🐍 was kinda cute & harmless, it doesn't surprise me your not afraid it is your ( native) American totem after all so it was probably meant to be. Going to the Bass Shop I can't say I was to thrilled about with all those stuffed animals but it does go with the territory & there was some cool kayaks , jackets & hats along with that plane , you wouldn't expect that at a store over here & buying anything bushcraft related is especially useful right now. On a finishing note I'm so glad that along this special journey you've gotten to see things from a different perspective on how American families live & it's opened up a new world of possibilities for you, what's coming next looks exciting, I found out recently if you turn down your fingers while making the peace sign it symbolises west Virginia. Thanks again, I'll keep on practice my french, have a blessed Sunday 💟 🤠✌️

Love the intro where she has her head out of the airplane window and hair blowing in the wind.

You're really getting the true United States experience! That's so very awesome.

This brought back some great memories. I got to visit Harper's Ferry on my first trip to the USA in February 2007. I managed to take some great photos, including one of a group of about nine eagles circling above the town and also of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah. A very cold but memorable day.

The weather makes all the difference to enhance the enjoyment of those historic places

every foreign RU-vidr always feel amazed when they go to Bass pro Shops lol

I hiked the entire Appalachian trail 2015. It was absolutely amazing. 2.1k miles and took about 4/5 months. Harpers ferry was one of my favorite towns on the trail. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful country 👋🏻

Harpers Ferry, about an hours drive for me, been through there many times. You were on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, but the bridge you crossed in Harpers Ferry was also the AT. There are many vloggers just like you that hike the entire AT and vlog about it every day for many months, some heading north, some heading south. Should be easy to find on the internet if you are interested.

I love how I'm learning about the region where I live (and new places to explore) from a French tourist! The thoughtfulness of your videos and your sunny outlook is truly FrenchTastic. Thanks for your videos!

No matter where you are in the world, how can you not love the color Green.

My dad and I took a Bicentennial trip in 1976, and Harper's Ferry was one of our stops. It became my favorite stop from the whole trip. I've always wanted to go back, but never have.

5:43 Country Roads by John Denver is about this place.

I am lucky to live about 45 minutes from Harper's Ferry - you had such a beautiful day to be there! Also, that Bass Pro Shop is about 20 minutes from me - we're going to that mall tonight....

What a nice video! I love the Appalachian Trail, but haven’t been able to get back there for many years. You showed you are a true animal lover by your appreciative reaction to the Black Rat Snake( by the way, even though that was an adult, they get much larger).sadly , some people would not have had that reaction. I’m glad you got to see a very historic and at the same time very beautiful part of this country. Im so glad you’re having such a great time. Very happy for you! Thank you for making my Sunday much brighter!!!😎👍👍👍

It is too bad that you cannot see every state in America. Each state has its own beauty and uniqueness. I have lived in Connecticut, California, Arizona, Mississippi, and now, Virginia.

Marie, your English has gotten so much better than when you first started on RU-vid.

I work at a Bass Pro Shops for one of my jobs…the one you visited is much more aesthetically involved than the one I work in😂

I am really enjoying your videos of your trip to America. I am also glad that you got to see this part of the country. It is beautiful. You probably know by now but the AT is 3,430 km long. Hiked it many times.

Showers in the morning get me up and going. I don’t drink coffee so I gotta shock my system somehow

Oh my dear Marie you are still eating burgers and fries in all of your videos. The French people watching are going to think that we eat burgers everyday. lol.. I always suspend my normal diet when I go on vacation. And I can just imagine that you have been completely overwhelmed by all of the choices. Even when I visit my family in California its like so many new options there that we don't have in my new home state of Washington. So prepare yourself in advance if you are going to California or Las Vegas. Too many places to eat..♥

I miss that weather already. It's below 0 degrees and snowing where I am now. 🥶❄️

I know someone that has hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail starting in Georgia and it took her 6-7 months.

Love your trip videos. Looking forward to your Niagara Falls vid, that's my area, I'm in Buffalo, NY.

Thanks, Marie!

I love that you went to actual America not just NYC, LA, Chicago or Miami.

Sweatshirt, baseball cap, backpack, and white sneakers! You blend in perfectly. Enjoy your trip!

It's fun to see all of this through your eyes. You make a great tour guide.

Oh cool~! Medieval Times. What a fun place. :)

Another great video Marie ! You truly look right at home on the Appalachian Trail ! It’s really great that you got to experience this side of the US before Baltimore and NYC ! As for the hamburger 🍔: tu as évité un cauchemar récurrent au moins en utilisant pas la fourchette redoutée ! 😉🤯👍🥰 ( at least you avoided a recurrent nightmare by not using the dreaded fork ! 😉🤯👍🥰)

Ah yes..the Appalachian Trail...so beautiful. Glad you didn't meet any wasps or bears. We do have a lovely country 😊

I love Harper's Ferry! My mother's ancestors are from there and she grew up there. My grandfather was the mayor for quite a few years but I haven't been back since he died in 1981.

I’m so happy you got to see a piece of the Appalachian Trail. I am attempting it next year North bound or NOBO From Springer Mountain Georgia to Mt Katahdin Maine approximately 2180 miles . I wish you would have see an AT hiker , it would have been a cool interview. Love you video’s.

I'm very surprised they let miss Marie hang out of the airplane like that in the beginning of the videos. Wow I wonder if miss Marie went to every state during her visit? That would take forever. Lol

Deer are the most dangerous animals in the US for human injuries or death. I have hit a full buck at 60 mph at dawn. I was very lucky, the deer was not. Animals are frequently moving at dawn and dusk when it is hard to see them.

Welcome back to my home state of West Virginia. I hope you enjoy it. Loads of history in that little town and area. The trail is amazing and long.... If you ever get back to W.V. you need to go to Cass Scenic Railroad. It was a part of a logging operation. They logged that mountain from the late 1800's until the 1960's. It is so impressive! You would love it... Thanks for coming... And take care of yourself.

Do you know what the most deadly animal is in the US? It's deer. Collisions with cars kill so many people. I was brought up in north central Pennsylvania. Once I began driving, I was told if a deer crosses in front of you, slow way down, and watch where it came from for the next deer to jump in front of you. People tend to "Oh look. A deer.", and watch the deer that ran across, and they never see the next one.

I grew up near Harper’s Ferry; happy to see it get some love! Maryland Heights is one of my favorite hikes. To see animals you have to be out early. Fun too watch this.

God thats so surreal to me... I like like 45 mins from Harpers Ferry and have been there about a dozen times

I used to watch your music review channel and then you disappeared from my feed. It's wonderful to see you back again, Marie! I hope you get to see enough of America to discover that 99% of its people are actually very nice.

Racoons are mostly nocturnal, unless you go out late at night looking for them, you're not likely to see a live one

Every European visiting first always goes for the burger and fries! It does satisfy!

It is good to see that you are not terrified of snakes. Just remember when you visit here that some snakes are aggressive and venomous.

We have a Bass Pro Shop in my town overlooking the lake. I would live there if they would let me! Lol

bass pro always is fun as you see so much different stuff in one place. in orlando you see tons of saltwater fishing stuff and no snow stuff because it doesn't snow at all here. hunting is legal but often bows are used as they are less damaging and it feels nicer. i constantly watch the huge fish tank in mine. that trail is ridiculous as it takes like four months to do and people have done it just walking it. it can get challenging too if you aren't prepared. and also the food isn't that greasy just you aren't really used to it. italian food has a lot of hidden fat in dishes. you honestly see different things where you are in the statesso you can really understand. you see conch in florida but no where else, hogfish is big but not elsewhere, key limes you see only here as they can't be transported very far. you kinda get the idea. always ask for a good local place so you can try good local food.

The plywood on the bridge repair is a form to hold the concrete used to repair the bridge.

I love Harpers ferry. I grew up in Charles Town just outside of it and we would regularly visit. During the summers we would play in the rivers surrounding town. I've been there for a few weddings.

Bonjour sweet Marie, please come back to the states so you can see more of our beautiful country, and make more great videos. I think I've become addicted to them😄 Harper's Ferry has so much history. John Brown's raid, and other events, led up the Civil War. The raid was put down by US forces commanded by Robert E. Lee, who would later switch sides and become the leader of the Confederate army.

What is kinda amazing about America is that our states are about the same size as each country in Europe. So it is like the main land of America is 48 states which be like Europe being 48 countries just don't need a passport to travel to all of the states.

On your next USA trip you need to visit the west coast. The pacific crest trail is much more untamed than the Appalachian trail

So cool that you got to Harper's Ferry! Those 'living museum towns' are cool! I've been to a few, and it's always a treat for me (being a bit of a 'history buff')! I guess you didn't get to Gettysburg, PA, unfortunately. I've been there a couple times ... it's fascinating! The 'High-Water Mark' of the Confederacy. The tours there are fascinating! Were you on a tour in Harper's Ferry? I think I'll try to visit there next June; I'm sure I'll enjoy it like you did! I always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail, back when I didn't have medical problems! Did you end up seeing any animals? The way to do it is to just find a good place to sit ... and (quietly!) wait. It might take 15 or 20 minutes, but I can assure you ... the animals will show up! If you sit very still and quiet, they might even come up to you! Doing it that way, I've had deer come within 10-ft. (3-m.) of me! At that distance, when they're up-wind of you, you can actually smell their scent! *So very awesome!* Looking forward to seeing your visit to Niagara Falls - my 'neck of the woods', so to speak! In fact, I was there only about 2 months ago. I'm pretty sure you're going to love it! BTW, were there problems with your U.S.A. Episodes #4 & #6? They never showed up on my list.😭 I hope I can find/get them! P.S. - the acne thing? Keep some 'alcohol prep pads' with you, and wipe your face every few hours. It'll dry your skin a bit, but that helps get rid of the acne, after a couple days. Back home, you'll be back to not-so-greasy foods, so ... oh, right ... you're already back home.(🙄What a dummy!)

I had of course, heard of Harper's Ferry in American history, but I had no idea it was so beautiful and interesting!

I'm glad to see that you enjoyed yourself in my country. And at the same time, I get to enjoy your adorable smile :-)

My great-grandfather was part of that massive capture of Union forces in Harpers Ferry in 1862. At that time, they were still paroling captured POWs, so he was able to go home and, after the required time, he re-enlisted in another regiment and served out the rest of the war. I know what Ohio regt. he was in and roughly where they were (along the Shenandoah River). His unit may have been shelled by the Confederates from Loudoun Heights, where you were hiking. I live in Maryland, so I hike and backpack in that area all the time (I have hiked through Harpers Ferry probably a collective 20 times at this point). A couple of friends of mine hiked the entire Appalachian Trail this past summer, from Georgia to Maine. You are, indeed, seeing how we live in this part of the country

I hope you come back soon here Marie.. There is still so much for you to see. Your always welcome here girl. Your a wonderful girl.😉

Morning showers are a mainland thing more than what we do in Hawai’i. We shower at night because of the humidity.

Marie so glad you enjoyed almost everything.... seeing not so lucky animals on the Roads is heart breaking but hey that's how the Circle of Life Rolls (joke not intended)

Totally awesome video Marie. I’ve never been to Harpers Ferry, but think I’ll be going next year after seeing this. What beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your trip and experience with us. 🙂

Hello Miss Marie !!! I Am surprised you have not Done A Reaction to Roberts & Austins " Nessum Dorma " from Home Free you might want to catch it if you have not seen it !!! 🌞 Like button Illuminated !!!! 😀

Mustangs - zero, motorcycles - one, Snake - one. Great vid, Marie. Your videography is very good. One of these days, you will get a drone and really up the content ❤👍🎬

I hope you see a live racoon someday soon. If you REALLY want to see one, just go camping or hiking in Missouri or Wisconsin (when the weather is warmer) - you don't even have to search for them, they will come to your camp site looking for food. At night.

I was just there this spring! It's one of my favorite historical tourist locations I've ever seen.

Very nice video - I live in Maryland and you make me want to visit Harper’s Ferry

I am loving your videos so far. I cannot wait for your next One. If you went to Baltimore I hope you liked seafood as they are known for that. Especially crabs.

I never thought of going to Harper's ferry. Now it's on my list. Thanks. Bass pro started in Springfield Missouri. You really need to see that attraction. It is more than a store.

JOHN! Go to the mountain. Go to the mountain, brother!

lol!! the Lunch burger part cracked me up haha)) nice editing)

I hope you enjoyed Harper's Ferry. Lots of history in my neck of the woods

When you were walking on the trail hoping to see animals, I thought that it's a good thing it's cooler, so you won't see any snakes....and five seconds later, you see a snake, haha. Glad it was a black snake and not a copperhead. Many animals like deer and raccoons, will be more active from late evening to early morning. Loved this entire video! When I explore this Country, I try to take the road less traveled and enjoy visiting the smaller towns and local restaurants. Every new video you post, still makes me wish I was there. I didn't realize how much of my own State that I haven't visited. 😁

Great video as always Marie. (Except for the snake) lol! You love mountains, so I knew you would love West Virginia. If you all ever make it to Bedford County Pennsylvania within the next year or so, before I move to Bordeaux, France with my fiance, look me up. You have my contact information. May God and His love and peace be with you all, Marie. Bill

Bonjour Marie! Thanks for another great video! I've heard of Harpers Ferry, but haven't been. Hiking part (but not all) of the Appalachian Trail is on my bucket list. My favorite thing about Bass Pro Shops are the animal prints in the floor, lol! Yes, it's interesting how people can easily cross into other states and sometimes not even know it. There is a place in the US called "The Four Corners" where 4 states meet (it's the only place where 4 states meet) and you can literally walk into 4 different states all in one location (the SW corner of Colorado, the SE corner of Utah, the NW corner of New Mexico and the NE corner of Arizona.) Were you surprised/impressed/freaked out by all the different types of vehicles here in the states compared to Europe? Especially all the "modern muscle cars/classic muscle cars" such as Mustangs, Cameros, and Corvettes? Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed

I love Harpers ferry WV. I used to live just 30 miles up the Potomac from there in Martinsburg WV.

It's refreshing to experience these things through the eyes of someone who appreciates them. I've been in places like Bass Pro Shops and Harper's Ferry dozens of times, but it is easy to take things for granted. Thank you for the fresh perspective.

I hope you are also doing this in French! Delighted you are getting a chance to enjoy North America. The Rat Snake is cool. As harmless as they are they still freak out many people, glad you are not one of them

Very good job. Some of those trains crossing the country can be very, very long.

Ah, Bass Pro Shops....where you'll overpay for every firearm, but they'll probably have the one you're looking for or they'll call someone and get it. ;).

I've never been to Harper's Ferry but it looks very interesting. Thanks for the introduction to it. I laughed out loud as you confronted that massive burger. I would have had the same thoughts as you and I would have used a knife also - no shame in that. Cool to see the Appalachian Trail -- I've never been on it. I liked that you got to see the snake. The Bass Pro Shop was overwhelming. I'm. not a hunter but I can imagine if you are it's like a paradise. A bit disconcerting how they put paw prints in the floor and have stuffed animals -- entities about to be killed by the rest of the stuff in the shop. Thanks again, Marie!

The Appalachian trail is 3,540 km long. Very beautiful. Thanks!

If you're visiting W. Virginia, you must play John Denver's song "Take me home, country road" in the background.

Great new video Marie. Beautiful scenery in that part of the country. I had an opportunity to visit Harpers Ferry way back in the 80’s when I was living in Baltimore, and I passed it up. I kind of regret it now. Glad you enjoyed DC, WVA, VA, and MD. You got to see and do a lot. I look forward to your videos from the rest of your trip. Take care.

Glad you liked it here in the Good ole USA! Have Fun!

You have a great knowledgeable friend, I grew up on the east coast from Maine to Florida , we were taught about the harpers ferry raid in school, a precursor to the American Civil War, late September and most of October we had some warm great weather , you came at a good time

Having driven in the very woodsy lands of my home State….deer can sprint across roads with considerable speed. Sometimes very challenging to miss them. I was camping in Canada. At a Hudson’s Bay store….in the back I saw a vehicle that hit a moose…the car was all but destroyed as a moose is huge.

My goodness, Marie, that was such a relaxing and enjoyable day we got to spend with you, as you explored so many things!! I loved you sharing what was happening during your stay before you got into your day's experiences 😊. I love your Adidas jacket and your beautiful new tennis shoes you got too. (P.S. I tend to have some skin problems when I travel, maybe due to stress or different conditions - I don't know?). It was nice to know you were not sick like you thought you might get with different foods ("paying attention to what you eat" - "No I'm NOT lol" 😉😂), and that you were able to sleep well. It is cool that you were able to stay with friends and not only observe, but actually live their American lives with them 🤗(now shower in am and not pm!) Your pretty morning country road and the lovely river mixed well with your beautiful weather too - YAY! That was one loooooong train Marie - on my!! Harper's Ferry National Historical Park is amazing. They raise some of their support from parking fees 🤣! The town was pretty, in the hills, and had many old structures still standing. The new purple bag from your newly met supporter was lovely. You got some interesting scenery, like the Fancy Goods Store and Bookshop, Shenandoah Street 1880 in Jefferson County, The 1857 Hall's Islands, those Butter Beans, the fabulous 1864 Milling Machine (that was the year I think I was born) 🤣😂!! There were so many firsts and largest, like the American Railroad, the largest federal troop surrender, and the integrated schools . . . so cool!! I lovef seeing the beautiful old buildings and furniture, and also the interesting medical remedies like Olive Tar 😀. The "Dry Goods Store" reminded me of my hometown El Paso Popular Dry Goods Store when I was a kid. So many nice displays everywhere too (Civil War, that 1872 railroad track, and the painting of George Washington! There were old archaeological finds in the building we saw. That was a very appetizing Bakery, including Maple Apple Pie and Banana Nutbread. "Education is important but COFFEE is importanter" 😂😂(also "Espresso Yourself" lol).What a HUGE burger, I would have had to resort to the knife as well, but it sure did look good, along with the Mayonnaise for the fries 😋😋. That skeleton fence was unique, and they had so many Halloween things, like a gravestone "Here Lies Good Old Fred. A Great Big Rock Fell on His Head" 😁. The town was so lovely Marie (the B & B was cool), with the stone buildings, the bridges, the peaceful river , and that tunnel into the mountain. I agree, patching the bridge with that wood was a little strange. But what an amazing hike on the longest footpath in the world, the Appalachain Trail (2189.9 miles = 3524.3 kilometers, from Maine all the way south to Georgia 😮😮😊), with the cute tree-climbing black snake, all those animal paw and hoof prints (loved "Watch My Back") !! 🤗 That wreck and the deer was hard for you to see - so sad, but those happen so often in the wilderness roads. The path was not crowded AT ALL, lovely! I am like you, loving observing life like you were enjoying so much 💓. Wow, that massive Chesapeake Bass Pro Shop was loaded with everything, and so many animals (deer, bighorn sheep, bears, mooses, fish, buffalo) and tracks on the flooring, with all kinds of outdoor gear! I can't wait to see what the Very Special Place is, but in the meantime, I so greatly enjoyed your marvelous, relaxing, outdoor and indoor exploration of probably America's oldest national park ❣❣ Thank you so much Marie, as always!!! I hope you are taking good care and having good times and feeling better with each day 💕🙏🥰‼ ru-vid.comgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u203c.png

Not sure if you got to hear the story about the raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry. John Brown, an anti-slavery activist from Kansas, had a plan to seize guns and ammunition from the arsenal in order to equip a revolt of slaves in southern states. The raid failed, and Brown was executed. The commander of the troops that retook the arsenal was Robert E Lee, who later became the commanding general of the confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.

Marie, you're going to lose your mind if you make it to the major National Parks in the West, along with Hawaii and Alaska.