Joe I would like to start by saying: Thank you for keeping politics out of your videos. Thank you for keeping your language clean. Thank you for not traveling the country and demonizing the less fortunate as I've seen some youtubers do that I won't name. I get lost in another world in your videos and after a tough day it's very relaxing to see you and Nic traveling. I as well feel like a kid again today. I can tell that you do love what you do, keep up the great work! I appreciate you. First saw you the day you guys left the house you sold and I'm happy to see that you're prosperous and enjoying life. Thank you🙏🏾💪🏾♥️👊🏾
And it shows you love what you do. I have been with u all from before you sold your home to travel the highways. You have become an accomplished narrator and editor. We love Nicole but without you this would be a bust for sure.we love you Joe. You both take care stay safe and god bless.
👍Very evocative. Reminded me of South Wales, what with the misty valleys, damp air and rock-hewn streams -- abandon industry in a kind of temperate rain-forest. 👍
Beautiful country. I'm so glad you love what you do because I love watching what you do. You have also become a very polished narrator since the beginning. Safe travels.
Joe your killing us with these great unannounced videos. We share your passion for history and culture across America. One day, I hope you will cover Cumberland, Kentucky and the historical and the ever decreasing population of Harlan, Kentucky.
My father's side of family lived in and around Lynch for generations. Grandfather grew up atop Black Mountain, father was born at Lynch Hospital. All of my family left by 1970. I wish they'd have a historic park similar to what is in Houghton Michigan.
This one is the best! I love thinking about how the area was in its heyday; the workers and their families, Christmases here and social life generally… Thanks so much!
I have met retired coal miners that actually had to crawl on their bellies to make a living for families, or be fired. Boys started in the mines younger that 10-12 years. Thank for this video and ready for more. Stay safe
700 tons of metal a day and now you tell me the worlds changed. Once I made you rich enough, rich enough to forget my name. -- A line that sums up so much of Appalachia and the rust belt. Incredibly Beautiful scenery.
@@Kat-tr2ig I've never been to Ohio but the song is wildly powerful and paints a vivid image of what it would have been like to be grow up there and see the ups and downs. Amazing song for sure. I love watching these videos of abandoned towns throughout the country. So many stories have been told and hopefully many more to come.
What an interesting city! I live in Ky but have never been to Lynch. If you liked the tipple and other mining stuff, there is another you can visit in the Big South Fork recreational area, also in Ky. It’s called the “Blue Heron mining company”. It’s a public park that’s really well maintained.
Absolutely fascinating! I am captivated by your style and manner of delivery. When you think about it, the entire town only lasted a few short decades. And isn't it amazing how fast these structures start to decay?! However, some thoughtful and generous folks have memorialized various aspects with signage and museum-type displays. As you say, it is well worth a visit if any of us has the opportunity.
These are the video's I love.. I always use to explore abandoned buildings.. This past weekend I took a drive with my dog ,because of you.. I am 75 and went to explore small country towns in Illinois.. It was so relaxing and we walked the NIU campus in DeKalb Il built in 1895.. The buildings are amazing and is still attended by students.. Please make more video's just like this so I can explore more..Thank you
How fortunate that so much survives to remind people today of life in the not too distant past. It is a great pity that some of the fine stone buildings cannot be repurposed but with a declining population this is unlike to ever happen and so the buildings are doomed to continual dereliction and decay. Thank you for a lovely and intersting video.
I love the way you do your research before each town!!!! This town Lynch, Kentucky was really cool!!!! I like how they turned the mine into a mini museum!!!!! I really enjoy your travels!!!! One day I hope to do the same 🌀🚗💜💜💜💜
Love your videos. So informative and relaxing to watch. Also great information for people who are may be thinking about moving to other cities or parts of the US. Keep doing what your doing 🙏🏻
Harlan County seems like a paradise for urban explorers. All those 100 year old decaying buildings set amongst the scenic hills and river valleys. I would have a field day wandering around and taking pictures. Thanks for taking us there!
What I found interesting about driving around coal country in Kentucky was seeing people on the side of the road with buckets picking up coal from veins exposed by the road cut.
Im watching from Kenya, I've been a fun for almost 2yrs now never missed any upload, the videos are inspiring and at times I feel as if I m in the scene, you are showing something other YTs don't show us about US thanks and keep up the good work
Probably you most detailed look & narration of abandoned towns & buildings of the past..derelict & dangerous come to mind while you do so but you have expertly shown us & taught us during your travels the history & architecture of places we will never see before the march of time turn to them all to dust..keep on doing what you do best..safe travels for you both..
totally interesting video. I love how you show the homes good and bad in your videos. I’m thinking probably the people that went to that school are most of them passed away or at least older than than my 80 The men and women that worked in this town for the most part did not have a very easy life, but I think they were grateful for their jobs
There must be a lot of old towns throughout the states. I love the old, the history, the forgotten. You & Nicole must have many more places to visit such as Lynch.
Love this video ! My grandfather was a coal miner in NE Pennsylvania in the 1920’s . The area today is very sad since the decline of the coal industry .
Great video. I also LOVE old, abandoned industrial areas or cities. We see these old cities and closed industries that supported WW2 like Detroit, this city and many others. It makes me worry that we'd get out butts kicked if another world war broke out. We don't appear to have the manufacturing capacity like we did back in the 1940's.
I really enjoyed this video. The big city visits are cool but to me the smaller towns are more interesting. I was hoping you knew the style architecture for the high schools.
Loved seeing the sights in Lynch! The coal bear was outstanding! When I was a child, we heated with coal in little stoves in every room. I hauled many a scuttle inside. And gotten into trouble more than once from playing the coal pile and getting covered in coal dust! I can still feel the sting of bridal wreath switches! lol Thanks for the history and the memories!
Very interesting town with a spectacular museum. And that beautiful mountain side with full grown forest is to die for. Thank you, Joe & Nicole. We'll see ya on the next excursion. Have a Blessed wk.
I still remember seeing trains with a caboose when I was a kid. Then one day I just...didn't. And never saw them again. Also, it should be pointed out that the mining companies paid their workers in bonds, not in cash, that could ONLY be used at the company store. And the company store's prices were three times higher than any of the surrounding stores or markets. This is the main factor behind why Appalachia is so poor and has been poor for so many generations.
Where's Nic? I miss her, not that I don't love you Joey..like the other commenter said, she can binge watch for hours..Yes!! Me too, you two are my comfort place! Thanks so much. Miss Nic❤
Perfect example of a town/factory that provides everything for the wellness of their worker. It was common in England and Europe. A lot of big compagny that still exist todays in Europe are from this system.
Try Ruston, LA. We are getting new buildings and even Bucees, and I think the City is actually doing great. Review it and maybe it has some problems but you can still drive around it!
We do one night stays in Ruston fairly often. I have looked around the downtown - it's beautiful. I'm working on scheduling an official visit there. :)
Hello and many greetings from Germany. I have been watching your videos for some time now and I am thrilled. Thank you very much for the videos and all the information you share with us. Cheers an have a nice day.
Great video. I'm sure you're familiar with the area but be careful in Camden and much of the Philadelphia Metro area. Philadelphia has so many problems like crime, drugs, blight and poverty that receive very little attention from national media outlets.
