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🙏🏾💪🏾♥️👊🏾
From England, my Dad was a coal miner and i remember him coming home covered with coal dust ,he used to bathe in a tin bath which my Mum had to boil water on the fire and gas hob to fill the bath, I am 78 now but i remember it well, that looks a beautiful place, thank you for showing ,
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.
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.
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.
👍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. 👍
I love the feeling of "wow, that's such a quiet place!". These videos always make me think about the quietness and silence you can find there. I can't emphasize enough how beautiful this region is! Hopefully, people will keep its history alive! Warm regards from Brazil!
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.
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
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.
a great episode. will be watching it again.After watching your videos I started looking at the old churches ,buildings and houses in my town.Lots of beautiful ones here. Thanks for the videos
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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..
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 🌀🚗💜💜💜💜
A lot of the coal miners were paid in "company script" that was only good in the coal company stores. The coal companies got back anything you made. A very harsh life.
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!
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 🙏🏻
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.
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.
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
Omg I love lynch. I was born in ARH but my family moved closer to central eastern Ky near Lexington. We'd go back every year for the black bear festival over in Cumberland City. Wow, nostalgia brought tears to my eyes. The first time ive seen your videos, and what a great video it was🥲
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
I enjoy all the towns and the time you give to show these old abandoned ruins. I enjoyed watching GARY INDIANA several years back . My dad lived there before going to war. Paratrooper on D DAY. He worked in STEEL MILL. Mom & me ( i was 1 yr old ) along with dad returned to GARY in 1948. BEAUTIFUL HOME.The steel was shipped to China....we moved to KALAMAZOO and several other STEEL TOWNS. AT 6 yrs old we moved to nc. Cant wait to see Kalamazoo
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 .
Lynch and Benham are so pretty towns with a lot of soul bc of coal mining resources and heartbreak in the people’s experiences. I honor all the survivors and the miners lost. Listen to Dwight Yokum sing “A Miner’s Prayer”.
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.
One of your best videos. I think you've discovered your true passions here Joe and I hope you continue to follow them wherever they may lead. I agree it's a fascinating find and look forward to more.
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.
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.
Real nice videos. From my chair in the Netherlands I feel like a traveller off track and far away from the usual touristic highlights. In my country there ar many old buildings but hardly any abondoned buildings. There is a change of function and when it is not on the monumentlist they demolish it and use the rare ground for new constructions. What you show me is a kind of life museums . Great, thank you.
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.
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🙏🏾💪🏾♥️👊🏾
@@keemosaaby Thank you for the kind words. 😀👍
Amen. I agree on all points.
Me too I agree. I’m watching this video early in the morning on my day off.
Was that black man a mannequin at the entrance to the mine?
I agreee, so professional,Greetings from Massachusetts.
This channel is a National treasure.
@@wheatcandle Thank you. 😀
"Beautiful ruins", indeed! I'm impressed by the lack of graffiti. Kudos to the residents for preserving the mining history for visitors to appreciate.
The people that live there won't tolerate bad behavior. A person could easily disappear with all the mine shafts around!!
@@lzxray6781My kind of town!
From England, my Dad was a coal miner and i remember him coming home covered with coal dust ,he used to bathe in a tin bath which my Mum had to boil water on the fire and gas hob to fill the bath, I am 78 now but i remember it well, that looks a beautiful place, thank you for showing ,
I can binge these videos for hours!
I have
@@WhittyPics I am
But why, are you fascinated by something particular?
Same! When I'm not looking for old black and white movies to watch 😅
Guilty same here 😊
And, i have enjoyed watching each one.. 📹 💻 👀 ..Along with some snacks 😂 🍿
🥤🍫🍬
Great video.
I am retired from a coal company and your video brought back memoirs.
Really a great job done.
Thank you.
@@ammapuramsrinivasrao2249 Wow, that is fantastic. 👍
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.
Just when I think I can’t enjoy one more than the last, you out do yourself again! This is my favorite yet! I love these small towns!
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.
@@RobOlgatree It’s planned. 👍
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip - Thank you Joe
Thank you. We love seeing the history in the places you visit!
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.
👍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. 👍
I love the feeling of "wow, that's such a quiet place!". These videos always make me think about the quietness and silence you can find there. I can't emphasize enough how beautiful this region is! Hopefully, people will keep its history alive!
Warm regards from Brazil!
Thanks!
...the only videos I actually look forward to. Thank you for letting us tour parts of our country we wouldn't see otherwise. 😊
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.
Youngstown. I grew up just a couple miles outside of Y town and that is one of my favorite Bruce Springsteen songs because the lyrics are....perfect.
@@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.
Outstanding video ! I could feel the history of the town 100 years ago....
More like this please, this place is awesome!!
Another excellent job on a video that has interesting content with research behind each story. Awesome job you two.
Thanks!
The United We Stand bumper sticker hit me in the feels. I had that same bumper sticker. Those were sad times but, we all loved each other.
Thanks for the ride along, again..A lot of great history in Kentucky
Absolutely. :)
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
There’s a lot of great old towns in Illinois. We’ll be visiting more of them this spring.,
REALLY wonderful visit to Lynch, KY. Loved seeing all the coal buildings. Would love to have just one piece of coal from this place. Thanks Joe. 🙂
@@lizinwisconsin6728 I grabbed 3 pieces! 👍
I personally like to vacay to places like this over Europe. Love old interesting things from our past. Keep up the great work.
Thanks you! 👍
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.
a great episode. will be watching it again.After watching your videos I started looking at the old churches ,buildings and houses in my town.Lots of beautiful ones here. Thanks for the videos
It is a beautiful town, and the people of Lynch mostly take pride in caring for their homes. I want to live in a place like this.
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!
Me too. 👍
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
And I moan about my job ! Puts it all into perspective doesn’t it Sarah 😢
I remember seeing my dad come home with the knees of his pants wore through and the shoulder blades of his shirt the same. Hard days then
@@usmcmos0317 those men surely loved there families. God bless
Charles Bronson uwas😢 a coal miner at age 12 yrs
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.
Love this channel! I look forward to it every week, adventures, and informative on how these communities get along and survive. 👍🇺🇲
Thanks for the ride. See you next week. Can’t wait to see the next town .👍👍👍💕
Great video Joe!! That old factory architecture is fascinating! Thanks!
I think so too.
That old 1921 firehouse is ABSOLUTELY CLUTCH
I've been waiting, another upload from you!
Cool!!
Still watching and discovering something new about the USA. Thank you.
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!
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.
Absolutely. You could spend an entire day here.
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.
Thank you, Mary!!
Absolutely fantastic! Having been involved in open pit mining for 50 yrs, (not Coal), I enjoyed this immensely.
Thank you!!
My absolute favorite You Tube channel! Truly enjoyed this video...love the history-- cannot wait for next week's adventure!! Thank you Joe & Nic!!❤🎉😊👍
I hope the people that live here see this video,what a great tribute to their history,very well done
Thank you.
I very much enjoyed the history, awesome video! Enjoy your family time Nic
Joe and Nicole, you are the best! Your ability to tap into those details that we quietly are curious about is incredible.
Thank you!!
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..
Looking forward to see Nicole's neighbourhood in Philli - will be so great to see her family!
Amazing History! you really scared me when you went into that abandoned building...they need to tear that down
Tear it down?!! Kinda defeats the object of the channel really.
One of your best, Joe. Wonderful stuff.
Thank you!
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 🌀🚗💜💜💜💜
You would make one heck of a history teacher. 😅
A lot of the coal miners were paid in "company script" that was only good in the coal company stores. The coal companies got back anything you made. A very harsh life.
Joe, Joe, Joe, super great job on this one. Thanks for sharing this with us. Blessings from Michigan.
I’m stressed..having a hard days (or days).. thank you RUclips for reminding me of this channel..I need this.. and thank you sir
That’s awesome. 😀👍
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!
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 🙏🏻
Thanks so much!
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip thank you buddy!
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.
Thanks, Zoid!
Thanks!
Thank you. 👍😀
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.
We do. :)
Yes, do more like this twice a week please ...
An awesome video! A very interesting town, with a fascinating history! Great to explore! I really enjoyed this video! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic.😊💚
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
Thanks, Eddie!
Excellent report 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Omg I love lynch. I was born in ARH but my family moved closer to central eastern Ky near Lexington. We'd go back every year for the black bear festival over in Cumberland City. Wow, nostalgia brought tears to my eyes. The first time ive seen your videos, and what a great video it was🥲
Awesome! 😀👍
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
I think you're right.
This town/city looks very nice even with all the decay. Thanks for sharing and have a great day and safe travels
🙋♀️❤️. I marvel at the trees growing through the train and buildings. Nature's Way.
Awesome! I love things like this, especially all the mining history.
I enjoy all the towns and the time you give to show these old abandoned ruins. I enjoyed watching GARY INDIANA several years back . My dad lived there before going to war. Paratrooper on D DAY. He worked in STEEL MILL. Mom & me ( i was 1 yr old ) along with dad returned to GARY in 1948. BEAUTIFUL HOME.The steel was shipped to China....we moved to KALAMAZOO and several other STEEL TOWNS. AT 6 yrs old we moved to nc. Cant wait to see Kalamazoo
Those are beautiful stone buildings.
I agree.
Of all the videos I've seen of yours this might be my favourite. Fascinating!!! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Another great video!
Hi Joe from Australia. You and Nic find some very interesting places to visit.I like your presentation style.
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 .
Excellent video as usual. Thank you.
Lynch and Benham are so pretty towns with a lot of soul bc of coal mining resources and heartbreak in the people’s experiences. I honor all the survivors and the miners lost.
Listen to Dwight Yokum sing “A Miner’s Prayer”.
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 totally agree.
Such an incredible tour of history. My grandpa was a coal miner. Thank you!
Cool!
We love what you do also.
Thank you!
Great video! Your videos are always very informative and well done!
Another excellent upload! Thank you
Thank you!!
Thanks Joe what a great video really enjoyed 😎👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
One of your best videos. I think you've discovered your true passions here Joe and I hope you continue to follow them wherever they may lead. I agree it's a fascinating find and look forward to more.
Many thanks. Glad to have it over with.
We love what you do too
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.
AAAARRRH I was hoping to hear where you are going next! I guess I’ll just have to wait till next week.🤗❤️
LOL!
This is an amazing story. Thank you!!
I like how clean and fresh this pkace looks very green and the sound of the water flowing
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.
Amazing, as you said beautiful ruins. ❤
Nice work as always. It's odd to see ruins like these without grafitti and vandalism
Great show today. I love the exploration. You guys are the best !!
Real nice videos. From my chair in the Netherlands I feel like a traveller off track and far away from the usual touristic highlights. In my country there ar many old buildings but hardly any abondoned buildings. There is a change of function and when it is not on the monumentlist they demolish it and use the rare ground for new constructions. What you show me is a kind of life museums . Great, thank you.
Awesome!!
This is so interesting! More history and more ruins please. This is your path.
You have done it yet again Wonderful, interesting video fille with history. Can't get enough of your efforts!
Many thanks!
WOW! That place is crawling with history (and poison ivy). Another awesome video Joe
You are doing great! Thanks a lot.
These long forgotten once busting towns are fascinating. A fan of yours from far away country Malaysia
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.
OMG incredible footage
Excellent..and have improved agreat deal since you started this adventure!
@@louispaxton8336 Thanks!!