The information I give in this video on Blanton forest and the Blanton Forest state nature preserve, is from the Ky.Gov website. If You're interested in visiting Camp Blanton, I couldn't find a web link for it, but the phone number is (606 573 6811) Thanks for watching!!
My husband and I absolutely love watching all your videos!!! They have been so helpful to us. My husband's family is in barboursville. We made a quick trip there last year, but did not know the lay of the land. We didn't know of any senic places to visit. So we are planning another, much longer trip for sometime in the next couple months. We are gonna make sure we watch all your videos and take notes and directions as well!! We are so glad you and your wife do what you do!!!! If you guys think of anything else that you would recommend, just let us know. Thank you, Ang & James
My parents had a cabin on the edge of the camp up near the top of the mountain on the right! One of my favorite places anywhere! My grandpa had the cabin and a barn on the cabin trail. And yes, there's a good chance of running into a bear! Grandpa also had a house under the lake made by the dam. My heart actually hurts seeing this.
One of the cabins their us named after Doc Herren. A long time member of Loyall first Baptist church, and a long time scouts master. Not only is Knobby rock a great hike, but a trail that leads to sand caves is close by the rock as well. Loyall first Baptist church use to have there church picnic there every year, as well as several vacation bible school. Every year at the end of July, James A. Cawood alumni gathers for the 80s reunion. Anyone that attended Cawood Highschool in the 80s are welcome to join
I saw your video on The Hatfield's & McCoy's. Can you do a video on the HOWARD/TURNER of HARLAN COUNTY KENTUCKY because I am related to HOWARD'S & TURNER'S FUED of the 1800's ?
Thank You The Howard's & the Turner's were from Harlan Kentucky Back during the 1800's if that helps you out too there is also a book called the DAYS OF DARKNESS THE FUEDS OF EASTERN KENTUCKY BY JOHN ED PEARCE
I'd like to see the old trees there. I've seen a few old looking trees in Daniel Boone National Forest that looked to be human modified trees. Modified by the Natives. Some people call them "trail trees" or "marker trees", or simply Indian trees. Might go explore there and look for some. It is a little east from from where I like to go but it might be worth the drive. Love to see more of the forest back in there if you have any footage.
@@rkow8508 yes the ones I've seen (Kentucky) were White Oaks, bent 90 degrees a couple feet off the ground. However, there are a lot of variations as apparently tribes had their own conventions. I just made a video on what I think is one, although the tree is young (100 to 125 years old max). The one I filmed probably looked like football goal post in the past, but one fork of the trunk might've broke off. Who knows. Unfortunately there is not great scientific study of these, and it is a dying piece of history.
@@plutosforest I am 59 years old and have spent a lot of time in the woods.Grew up in new England every time I found one of these they were white oak always near brooks on the high side some times near quartz.I found some arrow heads but mostly defects I think they made them at the source.Never made the connection between all of this until the old guy told me what the trees were.The branches only grew on the top not on the.sides or bottom.
Thank you for these videos. I have really enjoyed them. I have distant maternal relatives in Harlan and Letcher County. Would you be interested in filming cemeteries in Cumberland? I have family in the Huff Cemetery and I would like to have photographs of two family members headstone. Maybe for a small donation for your service. Either way I again want to thank you for the videos you are sharing, helping me and others to know some of the history of eastern Kentucky.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm planning on doing a couple of videos in the Cumberland area. My email is ( coyotesden2000@gmail.com ) you can send me any information you have on the Huff Cemetery and the names of your relatives and I'll be happy to take a look when I'm there.
Omg! Isn't that some kind of pretty! I started laughing my ass off when you said widow maker...lol. My mother was born in Harlan Co. and was there until she was around 8. She would always call dead rotten trees widow makers. Well I grew up hearing that so whenever I would be doing a walk about in the woods and say look at there widow maker. Lol. People would look at me like I was crazy. They would say what in sam hell is a widow maker. Lol...I would have to explain that those rotten trees or limbs would fall on the men and kill them and there wives would become widows. It is so sad how people just don't understand terms like that anymore. Shoot I have run into people way older than me that don't know what a dog trot is or a summer kitchen or a sleeping porch. Lol. Me personally if I ever stayed there at that cabin I would rather use the outhouse. Lol. Lord knows I have used my fair share. Ty you for sharing this. If I ever get to come that way on my family research journey that looks like a wonderful place to stay. I pray that every one is doing well after all that flooding. That was sad to see. God bless y'all. Would love to see more of the park. It was beautiful
@Catherine Engle I too was born Harlan County Kentucky in 1977 my dad was Charles Clayton Thompson The Third was born in 1951 his mom died in 1969 in Shelbyville indiana she was a florist her name was Dorothy Helen Jones Thompson
The information I give in this video on Blanton forest and the Blanton Forest state nature preserve, is from the Ky.Gov website. If You're interested in visiting Camp Blanton, I couldn't find a web link for it, but the phone number is (606 573 6811) Thanks for watching!!
I lived right down the road, many memories from the camp.
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks Rhonda!
Incredible love it.
Thank you Lee!
Love your videos
My husband and I absolutely love watching all your videos!!! They have been so helpful to us. My husband's family is in barboursville. We made a quick trip there last year, but did not know the lay of the land. We didn't know of any senic places to visit. So we are planning another, much longer trip for sometime in the next couple months. We are gonna make sure we watch all your videos and take notes and directions as well!! We are so glad you and your wife do what you do!!!! If you guys think of anything else that you would recommend, just let us know.
Thank you,
Ang & James
That means a lot to me! Thank you so much for watching, God bless!
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for showing us this remarkable forest.
Thanks!
Another great video. Thanks for the ride along.
Thank you sharing 🙂
I love this kind of place. Lots of nature with some history mixed in.
Well now i will wear the word out. THAT IS BEAUTIFUL WITH OUT A DOUBT. It is like a little bit of heaven . Thank you
Thanks!!
My parents had a cabin on the edge of the camp up near the top of the mountain on the right! One of my favorite places anywhere! My grandpa had the cabin and a barn on the cabin trail. And yes, there's a good chance of running into a bear! Grandpa also had a house under the lake made by the dam. My heart actually hurts seeing this.
Really loved this one . One of my favorite has always been Lilley Cornett Woods in Letcher County ..... Peace and Love to all
I hope to do one on Lilley Cornett woods one day! Thanks for watching.
Been there. Gorgeous area
Just too much to do in one video though, I think I'll have to go back.
One of the cabins their us named after Doc Herren. A long time member of Loyall first Baptist church, and a long time scouts master. Not only is Knobby rock a great hike, but a trail that leads to sand caves is close by the rock as well. Loyall first Baptist church use to have there church picnic there every year, as well as several vacation bible school. Every year at the end of July, James A. Cawood alumni gathers for the 80s reunion. Anyone that attended Cawood Highschool in the 80s are welcome to join
Great info, thanks so much for sharing!
Sure is a peaceful looking spot...
Wonder if we r kin folk
I definitely want to take my Dad there. Even if it’s just to sit by the branch for a little while!
Very Beautiful ❤️
I was born below Harlan 1947
Is any camping allow with r.v.
I saw your video on The Hatfield's & McCoy's. Can you do a video on the HOWARD/TURNER of HARLAN COUNTY KENTUCKY because I am related to HOWARD'S & TURNER'S FUED of the 1800's ?
That sounds like it would make a great video, I'll do some research and check it out.
Thanks!
Thank You The Howard's & the Turner's were from Harlan Kentucky Back during the 1800's if that helps you out too there is also a book called the DAYS OF DARKNESS THE FUEDS OF EASTERN KENTUCKY BY JOHN ED PEARCE
I'd like to see the old trees there. I've seen a few old looking trees in Daniel Boone National Forest that looked to be human modified trees. Modified by the Natives. Some people call them "trail trees" or "marker trees", or simply Indian trees. Might go explore there and look for some. It is a little east from from where I like to go but it might be worth the drive. Love to see more of the forest back in there if you have any footage.
I'm planning to do another video as soon as the trails dry out some.
@@IgnitedCoyote That would be neat. If they allow dogs there I will visit sometime.
I've seen trees like I think your talking about. Were they growing almost horizontal to the ground? Old timer told me they were Indian marker trees.
@@rkow8508 yes the ones I've seen (Kentucky) were White Oaks, bent 90 degrees a couple feet off the ground. However, there are a lot of variations as apparently tribes had their own conventions. I just made a video on what I think is one, although the tree is young (100 to 125 years old max). The one I filmed probably looked like football goal post in the past, but one fork of the trunk might've broke off. Who knows. Unfortunately there is not great scientific study of these, and it is a dying piece of history.
@@plutosforest I am 59 years old and have spent a lot of time in the woods.Grew up in new England every time I found one of these they were white oak always near brooks on the high side some times near quartz.I found some arrow heads but mostly defects I think they made them at the source.Never made the connection between all of this until the old guy told me what the trees were.The branches only grew on the top not on the.sides or bottom.
Thank you for these videos. I have really enjoyed them. I have distant maternal relatives in Harlan and Letcher County. Would you be interested in filming cemeteries in Cumberland? I have family in the Huff Cemetery and I would like to have photographs of two family members headstone. Maybe for a small donation for your service. Either way I again want to thank you for the videos you are sharing, helping me and others to know some of the history of eastern Kentucky.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm planning on doing a couple of videos in the Cumberland area. My email is ( coyotesden2000@gmail.com ) you can send me any information you have on the Huff Cemetery and the names of your relatives and I'll be happy to take a look when I'm there.
@@IgnitedCoyote Did you receive my email? No pressure please. Just want to confirm my message was sent. God Bless. Beckie
Why are most of the trees so small I don't see anything that resembles old growth?
Omg! Isn't that some kind of pretty! I started laughing my ass off when you said widow maker...lol. My mother was born in Harlan Co. and was there until she was around 8. She would always call dead rotten trees widow makers. Well I grew up hearing that so whenever I would be doing a walk about in the woods and say look at there widow maker. Lol. People would look at me like I was crazy. They would say what in sam hell is a widow maker. Lol...I would have to explain that those rotten trees or limbs would fall on the men and kill them and there wives would become widows. It is so sad how people just don't understand terms like that anymore. Shoot I have run into people way older than me that don't know what a dog trot is or a summer kitchen or a sleeping porch. Lol. Me personally if I ever stayed there at that cabin I would rather use the outhouse. Lol. Lord knows I have used my fair share. Ty you for sharing this. If I ever get to come that way on my family research journey that looks like a wonderful place to stay. I pray that every one is doing well after all that flooding. That was sad to see. God bless y'all. Would love to see more of the park. It was beautiful
Thanks so much for watching, and sharing your comments! I do plan on doing at least one more video there maybe two.
@Catherine Engle I too was born Harlan County Kentucky in 1977 my dad was Charles Clayton Thompson The Third was born in 1951 his mom died in 1969 in Shelbyville indiana she was a florist her name was Dorothy Helen Jones Thompson
@@virginiaerinthompson7103 my mom was born in 1927. Many a year ago in crummies creek KY.
Please keep talking in your videos