Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA is Right at Home in Appalachia

[@Amelia-gz1jy]

My great grandma was a Wright and after my grandparents passed I found the original land grant signed by the governor. It's not in great condition but fully intact and legible. Took it to the antique roadshow a few years ago. They didn't value it very high but to me it's priceless! Thank you for this video, I love Damascus!!!

[@benlaw4647]

I had to watch this again ! I love Damascus! So beautiful! I imagine it was very beautiful this past October with the leaf colors, especially along the creek there ...I just imagine the vivid fall colors along the creek were amazing ! I bet there are a few trout in laurel creek....thanks y'all...appreciate you 2 always......God bless...🙏❤

[@realappalachia]

Oh yes, Damascus is one of our favorite towns, we just went through there last weekend, actually, on my birthday. It is amazing. God bless you too.

[@benlaw4647]

@@realappalachia awesome! I hope you had a great birthday Shane! Oh , I hope and pray melody is feeling better....thanks...🙏❤

[@realappalachia]

@@benlaw4647 thank you so much, Ben

[@mountainman6273]

I am old remember when the creeper train ran. The diner was a pool hall. Went to school first and second grade in the rock school. Caught a lot of fish by twin rocks she was standing on. Early on when the lake was first built lots of young people would be hanging out and swimming in that lake for the fourth.

[@realappalachia]

I bet those were some good days

[@mikebass9943]

When Shane said natural beauty camera shows Melody , perfect timing , she is so beautiful, and Shane is such a kind gentleman, perfect team ,love y,all

[@realappalachia]

thank you so much, Mike

[@walmartian348]

Best little town ever!! Lived here all my life no red lights nice and peaceful!

[@realappalachia]

We love Damascus too

[@dancrofford927]

Woooooooooo, to the beautiful country scenery

[@realappalachia]

Amen brother lol

[@viking7560]

I’ve been there a few times on the way to fly fish Beaver Dam Creek in the Cherokee National Forest. The Damascus

[@FinznFowl82]

I lived near glade spring and Damascus VA for a short while. Beautiful area. I've been in some hollars lol... I used to like driving around all over the place up there. My dad owned some land near the WV VA border so I'd go ride around the coal mining towns too. Spent some time backpacking the AT, Creeper trail and backbone rock.

[@RickSterling]

Come visit me in Tazewell!

[@realappalachia]

Dont be surprised, it wont be long before we do

[@robevans5222]

Rode the Virginia Creeper uphill from Damascus to Whitetop Station, and then back down to Damascus, a couple months ago. Weekends (when the weather is good) can get pretty busy with cyclists that use a shuttle service up from Damascus, and just do the downhill direction on the bike. I chose a weekday so that I wouldn't be contending with all the oncoming downhill traffic while I was ascending. Good exercise, and the scenery along the Creeper is hard to beat - highly recommended.

[@patsygrace2561]

Very interesting video. Makes me wish I was there right now.♥️good job

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, Patsy

[@65FullMoon83]

Both you guys are great tour guides. Really enjoy the channel! 😊👍

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much

[@mikeanderson7165]

I love Damascus An anything about the Appalachian trail if I could I’d love to hike it🌹✝️🇺🇸

[@tandravestal2273]

Funny how I live in Damascus and not seen this until now lol😂

[@realappalachia]

Uh oh lol

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Hello Shane and Melodie...enjoyed the video.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you for watching, glad you liked it

[@timewithoutconsequence]

The diner is amazing for everything!

[@realappalachia]

we gotta get down there for breakfast, lunch was great

[@timewithoutconsequence]

@@realappalachia Keep up the good work. Thank you both!

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

I jus luv miss melody & u two tgther doing these videos are the bomb 💗💗💗 I have bn watching ur channel since the beginnin😉🤗....n I luv that u finally gta partner to ride w u n do ur videos. 💃💃💃 The best thing abt ur partner....is not only is she GORGEOUS😍😍😍😍.....bt she's also gta GREEEAT since of humor like urself, shane. So u two tgthr crack me up!!! 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@realappalachia]

Well, thank ya so much, Sheila 😃

[@debbieepperly3821]

Hey y'all! This was an awesome, beautiful & relaxing video! I have to say the most natural beauty was standing on that big rock! Love when Melody talks about the history of Damascus. You two do really well with these videos. Truly enjoyed this! Stay safe & be blessed!

[@billlester3088]

FYI; as a young lad my family spent many hours trout fishing in feather branch creek, straight branch. The area of what is now Bear Tree Lake was known as Bear Tree gap full of beaver dams in the early 1950's and the US 58 was dirt and muddy, full of potholes

[@patsygrace2561]

Very interesting video. Makes me wish I was there right now.♥️

[@walterlangston7866]

done a section hike of the appalachia trail not to long ago and got some videos marylad and west virgina

[@realappalachia]

Hope to check them out soon

[@brcisna]

Very nicely done video you two. Love the history back stories,,,and love the old 'Rock School'. They built that structure to last! A little bit of Heaven ,,each place you visit here. Thanks again

[@realappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it, Barry

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

Shane excellent video as usual Melody is sweet as usual. Yall are a perfect match for each other. Nice old school was looking on marketplace and found a old liveable school. I would buy it but I checked on insurance no thanks I would not be able to afford it. But 150k for the building worth every penny. I have a cattrike look at up they are nice and man no comparison to a bike.I think I'm gonna check Damascus out before I get to old but I'll wait till it's not so hot. Having BIG C, heat isn't my friend. ✌ ever find yallselfs near Roanoke or Bedford Virginia let me know.

[@twistoffate4791]

"Yallselfs" = love it!!!

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

😁

[@realappalachia]

Yeah, the heat is definitely a factor so I dont blame you, cant pedal fast enough to keep cool. I bet insurance would be insane on those buildings. I hope we make it up your way someday.

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

@@realappalachia look up cattrike the easiest recumbent bike of all. I'm out of shape and I don't have any problems keeping it at 20 25 miles per hour. And uphill is like walking it's got a bunch of gears like 60+ in different patterns. But they range 1500 4k. Glad I inherited mine

[@realappalachia]

@@BFTEgodswarrio5939 dang, that sounds like a sweet ride

[@jessgreene2458]

Enjoyed that, been through there.

[@mikestacy3224]

Hey Shane and Melody! Wow is the Damascus area stunning!. The wife and I are planning to be out that way in September, going from Wytheville to Bristol. We'll be staying outside of Fancy Gap. Trail hiking and exploring is our plan. Damascus is now on our to do list! Again great videos👍👍

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, you wont regret making the detour

[@alvankarpas6245]

A nice relaxing and entertaining video. You two work well together, you make a cute couple. Glad you got out of the car! Best regards...

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, Alvan

[@bricktx1]

Beautiful town

[@twistoffate4791]

At 14:02, is that labeled a stream or a river? Either way, I agree with you, the fierce sound of rushing water is something to behold.

[@Coalbucketlist]

I think I'll skip that barber shop. I don't wanna get a crappy haircut. 😂 Jk I agree that barbers chair looks like a toilet. Love your videos!!!

[@realappalachia]

🤣🤣 thanks so much

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

Question do either of you go to church? Matter of fact how many people that reads this goes to church leave a 👍

[@realappalachia]

Absolutely, we both go to church when possible

[@brcisna]

Hi Shane,,, Idea,,, Probably too late now----but,,,,Kyle Petty is in West Virginia,,on his charity ride across America,,,(motorcycle ride) ,Wonder if you could get hooked up with him,,,to d oa video segment,,, he is still in WV tomorrow,, 7/23. Keep the nice videos coming.

[@foreveranuj]

At first I thought this was Syria (Damascus being the capital). How cool! ... makes me wanna drive down from Cambridge, MA. You're inspiring others in more ways than one. Keep up the amazing work!

[@realappalachia]

That is awesome, maybe it is meant to be 😊

[@danielarmstrong9219]

Isn’t Damascus home of Holston High School?

[@realappalachia]

It is indeed

[@walmartian348]

Go big Red!! Cavaliers!!

[@twistoffate4791]

1) I don't think Melody cares for the idea of being filmed while eating lol; 2) I never heard of a hikers' parade until today; 3) I find the design of the old school very appealing.

[@realappalachia]

I agree on all 3 counts lol