Blowing Rock, North Carolina: Home of Amazing Fall Foliage

[@ramonparson7695]

A beautiful place to live I love it and this time of year keep up the good work my two friends

[@billkitchin4123]

Another great video👍🇺🇸. Keep em coming.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks, will do!

[@talldude5841]

Western North Carolina is beautiful. You both do such a wonderful job of showing the area, and make it entertaining as well. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.

[@realappalachia]

thank you so much for the kind words, we appreciate you watching and commenting on our videos

[@SunstreamStudios]

Absolutely gorgeous area!

[@rubensalcido5606]

One of the best videos I've seen.Very gorgeous scenery!tku

[@dianajewell3251]

I love tweetsie..and blowing rock great memories !!!

[@danielarmstrong9219]

Western North Carolina is such a pretty place. Been to Black Mountain several times.

[@realappalachia]

black mountain is amazing

[@robinhamrick8628]

Catawba- (ca-taw-ba) Lol. Some of us even have trouble with it.

[@realappalachia]

shew, that is a rough one lol, thanks!

[@doreenwilson7830]

Me and husband send luv from Tucson Arizona and Mexico

[@realappalachia]

wish you both well, thanks for watching and the comment

[@dianajewell3251]

Blowing rock..where it snows up!!

[@diannedurham4027]

Thank you so much for doing this video. It gave me such joy to watch. I love how you incorporate the history into everything. This Blowing Rock/Boone area was on my husband and my list for this Fall. WE had so many plans, but unfortunately I lost him a few months back. I don't know if I will get to go now or not, most of my friends still work and I don't really want to go alone. This is why seeing this meant a lot to me. Done in the perfect time of year! Thank you again.

[@debbieepperly3821]

OMG! The Moses Cone mansion is gorgeous! But that view! Melody you are so right...a little cabin with that view would be all a person needs! I've been to Blowing Rock but never went to the other places y'all did. I have been living vicariously thru Shane & now the two of y'all because I'm no longer able to get out much. Y'all keep life interesting! The drive was beautiful with the changing leaves colors & the statue of Mothman was interesting! Stay safe & God bless y'all!

[@Mustang4]

Beautiful homes & the view is amazing !

[@markisb3585]

I live in Eastern North Carolina. I was in Blowing Rock last weekend. I got on the Blue Ridge parkway in Blowing Rock and went over to Grandfather mountain. It was cold and rainy but still beautiful.

[@realappalachia]

sometimes the cold and rain make it look even better, it seems

[@markisb3585]

@@realappalachia I agree

[@annawallace4629]

I haven’t watched in a while. Are congratulations in order? You make a nice looking couple!

[@jeanneshannon5607]

Notice they didn't say yes or no...I was thinking the same thing.

[@audramatney1148]

Iam so happy you're channel is growing ya deserve more subs God bless ya

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, we appreciate you

[@ncmountainmomma]

I love Tweetsie!

[@benlaw4647]

My home area! Know it well...I have caught many trout, some very big out of the stream there at tweetsie....caught a large brown trout just above the bridge there ,going into the parking lot ....the stream there, is the middle fork of the new river, which starts at a spring near green park inn.....thanks guys ....stay safe ...🙏

[@thomasdickerson2239]

Real Appalachia, Your car has a bad wheel bearing. I noticed it in two previous posts. Great content and drive safely.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for letting me know, much appreciated

[@harolddenton6031]

I also love several other western nc towns like boone,little switzerand,burnsville,ashe and roane mountain Outland town area.

[@realappalachia]

im dying to check out little switzerland, never been there

[@crystalthechurchmousestitc1888]

I have wanted to go down to Blowing Rock for quite some time. I may be mistaken, but I thought the Mitford Museum opened there recently. The museum honors the Mitford book series by Jan Karon which I adore. I am not sure my health will ever permit my traveling to Blowing Rock, so thank you so much for your tour of such a beautiful area. Take care.

[@realappalachia]

we didn't see that museum down there but there is so much to see and do there

[@adm2077]

Amazing videos! 🙏🏻

[@Bscott-390]

I'm so jealous. Great video guys. Leaves are amazing.

[@realappalachia]

They are! thanks so much

[@johnnielson7676]

Pretty area with fancy houses. I like that it is pretty high altitude and has cooler summers.

[@realappalachia]

yes, it is a great climate for that

[@glennrcarlsonII8888]

You all should check out the tree colors with some amber or yellow lens sunglasses. It makes them pop even more. Love your videos.

[@realappalachia]

Such a great idea, thanks for sharing

[@marywegrzyn506]

Oh my gosh, look at that cool train !!! Wow! I had no idea that was even there. Thank you for creating this very awesome Video!! You guys are so lucky getting to go to these great places !!! I love going along w you n sight seeing n taking in all the beautiful scenery everywhere you look !!! Be safe !!!

[@realappalachia]

thanks so much, Mary, we appreciate you

[@williammcgeehan3424]

If you're ever in the area of Abingdon Virginia check out the VC trail. It's the former Norfolk & Western Abingdon branch from Abingdon, Virginia to Elk Land, North Carolina ( 56.2 ) miles. The Abingdon branch was operated by Norfolk & Western with EMD ( General Motors ) GP-9 diesels as far as West Jefferson, North Carolina in the 1970's until the last day of operation on 3-31-1977. Incredibly, the Abingdon was offered INTACT as a railroad but no deals were ever struck when sponsors learned of the maintenance costs on the lines' more than 100 timber pile trestles and bridges. The Abingdon branch is well known among rail buffs because of people like O. Winston Link who took the time to photograph and document where he lived and Trains' magazine which featured his photos of Norfolk & Western M class 4-8-0 steam engines. Freight stations are still extant in places like Green Cove.

[@realappalachia]

we both live near Abingdon so we plan on doing a video from that trail eventually, for some reason we seem to show more places away than things close to us, we intend to fix that especially with the time change shortening our daylight. O. Winston Link was phenomenal, if I remember correctly a lot of his work is now held in Roanoke (i think?)

[@kevinjohnson3012]

Did you know that The Moses Cone Manor was the nursing home in the movie, The Green Mile.

[@realappalachia]

No we had NO idea, that is fantastic. Thanks for the info.

[@glennmorrell4907]

...just like the banter goin' on between you two while yer driving...love the way she says YES...BTW I did some axe throwing for awhile some years back and I liked it ..heck it's even on TV now so it must be getting popular.

[@realappalachia]

thank you, Glenn. I need to take a stab at throwing an axe...pun intended. Looks like fun.

[@paulcole9042]

Love to watch you all. Enjoy the videos! I love Blowing Rock. Actually I live at the foot of the Mtn in Hudson, adjoining Lenoir NC.

[@realappalachia]

Leonor is gorgeous, our friend Charlie Frye has an art studio down there that we love

[@harolddenton6031]

My dad's mother's family lines lived over in cherookw County by Murphy area in tge mid 1700's. Then those huskins,little johns,plots,conrads,shells,yates and stevens migrated up to Burnsville area before settling over the mountain in erwin and johnson city,tn areas. I also have jones and riddles from the hendersonville,nc area back in mid to late 1800's.

[@ncmountainmomma]

Hey I live close to Blowing Rock😁

[@realappalachia]

we are jealous, we love it there

[@ncmountainmomma]

@@realappalachia Boone is expecting a little snow this weekend. Ski time coming soon Brrr😊

[@realappalachia]

@@ncmountainmomma oh wow, that seems early to me but I guess it is getting to be that time

[@ncmountainmomma]

@@realappalachia they were calling for a little dusting yd

[@Hey_its_Koda]

My son lives near Boone NC. I love it there. I fly out from New Mexico. I always want to move up there one day.

[@realappalachia]

It is truly amazing in all 4 seasons

[@judypierce7028]

Blowing Rock is an absolutely beautiful place. I lived in Winston-Salem, NC for ten years and attended Appalachian State University in Boone. It is my very favorite place in NC. Remember me - I am the person who advised you of thirdary roads in WV. Remember Cigarette Holler. Ha!!

[@realappalachia]

Oh yes, you introduced thirdary to my vocabulary, a great word

[@jamese3169]

That's a beautiful drive. I can't believe I've never been there living this close. Safe travels.

[@realappalachia]

you really should check it out if you get an opportunity, thanks!

[@knry9125]

I was born in Boone and am very familiar with this area, but haven't been there for years. Thanks for the wonderful job showing us around.

[@realappalachia]

Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@randykey5700]

I am always excited about Boone, Blowing Rock! It has always been a place for our family to visit, we certainly love to walk the Main Street in Blowing Rock! Also visit the Mast General Store in Boone , just a wonderful place to go! As always we enjoyed the video! Y’all do a wonderful job! I love hearing y’all pronounce those strange words! Be careful on your journeys!

[@realappalachia]

thanks so much, Randy, we wish we could have done more walking on Main St but it was just too busy that day. We visited the Mast General Store too and it will be shown in a future video. Thanks a ton!

[@jeanneshannon5607]

Hugs🤗🤗

[@haroldwatson5592]

If you want a beautiful drive jump on the parkway at blowing rock and drive to Asheville and I do enjoy your videos

[@walterlangston7866]

was just in north carolina A few days ago to see my sister she lives in hickory

[@mikepound9808]

Great video... we spend summers in nearby Sugar Mountain and we get to Blowing Rock often while we're up there. As you took a left at the end of downtown, you saw and mentioned The Speckled Trout restaurant. It's one of our favorites in the High Country and we've eaten there a couple dozen times over the years. Small menu, but everything they do, is fantastic! We usually stop first at their craft beer section, grab a beer and then head off to a great meal. We're heading up to NC shortly and we'll definitely hit the Speckled Trout several times while we're up there.

[@realappalachia]

We will have to check out the speckled trout the next time we are there, sounds fantastic

[@haught31]

I have to tell you guys I love the videos you put out an I'm from WV...im from just like alot of the town's you show...an when asked what am I doing when I'm watching a video..i say I can't hear ya im in whatever town your you are showing...an they just look at me funny....sorry so long a comment

[@dianehall5345]

Shane & Melody- Thank you for this fall foliage tour. New to your channel. We are working farmers in Central New Hampshire Lakes Region. Our quiet rural town is population 2,000, but Blowing Rock is bursting with tourists! Reminds me of the small towns surrounding North Conway, New Hampshire. You did a great job of showing us the area. Jan Karon is one of my favorite authors. She describes a sleepier version of Blowing Rock. How much snow does it get? We are just coming out of being snowed in. We enjoy the four seasons, but sometimes I think I would like to retire to a small town that has milder weather in the winter. If you have email. I would be glad to send a few photos of our 350 acre farm ~ Diane

[@roxannemoser]

The hill where the train passed is where many ASU students would steal lunch trys from the cafeteria and go sledding down that hill.

[@tribecca626]

So pretty 💜🍂⛰️🍁🏞️

[@judypierce7028]

I just told a fib! This is the last comment. I hope that you tried the Daniel Boone Inn in Boone, NC for dinner. The food is out of this world. You will probably need to wait to get in the door.

[@realappalachia]

We didnt this trip but ibe been there for breakfast before and it is amazing

[@somersetdc]

Hey Melody and Shane, I really enjoy your videos. You two are wonderful folks. Honestly, I feel like I'm taking a day trip with you when I watch your fantastic vids. Just a thought: I'd love to see your trips to some diners or restaurants so we can enjoy the ambience and your reviews of the food (as long as you don't disturb others who eating.) Travel safe guys.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for the kind words and the suggestion, we'll see what we can do

[@leontineholmstrom118]

You guys do a great job but I should have had that idea when my husband and did our trips in North Carolina

[@lisaleonzis5303]

Is blowing a huge snow ski destination? Or water sports? Is grandfather mountain near by.. this is high altitude . Love cozy lil towns ..

[@judypierce7028]

This is the last comment, Yes, the officials decorate Blowing Rock every Christmas. It is truly a beautiful scene at Christmas.

[@kimberwhalen6141]

We took all four of the there

[@jessap4498]

Very nice video, I would like to know what day your visit was, because autumn looks beautiful, I would like to visit you at that time 😊

[@realappalachia]

It was the last week of October and it was gorgeous that time of year

[@buzsalmon]

Beautiful Country! Are you two married? Or just dating? You really make a nice looking couple!

[@samwilliamson1697]

I was not expecting to hear about moses cone in blowing rock the hospital is in Greensboro nc

[@petitjeanriverhomestead]

I love your channel Even though I live in a place just that Havana Arkansas.

[@realappalachia]

thanks so much, Bobby

[@judypierce7028]

Many wealthy people have summer homes in Blowing Rock. Generally, they lived in Florida and come to Blowing Rock in the summer to escape the heat. Did you stop by the ice cream shop in downtown Blowing Rock?? If not, you missed something. The food, as I recall at Green Park INN is "out of this world."

[@realappalachia]

We ate amazing breakfast at Green Park Inn but didnt get to check out the ice cream shop

[@harolddenton6031]

The tennessee over the mountain boys defeated colonel Ferguson's British troups in them western nc hills.

[@carolyns5596]

Catawba......say it faster, Cat-aw-ba.

[@realappalachia]

thank you, thank you, thank you

[@tribecca626]

So pretty 💜🍂⛰️🍁