We Will NEVER TAKE THIS ROAD AGAIN | Big Haley FAMOUS Melungeon MOONSHINER | MENNONITE Dutch Treat

[@marysewitsky4823]

We ve been to Varney, very interesting area. We were lucky enough to be given a tour by relatives of the original melongen people

[@pammiedoodle8693]

That road is why we always have an atlas with us! Sometimes I think those GPS systems are all in the same room, like telemarketers, and they periodically hit “mute” on their end and laugh hysterically at people as they are directing them in circles or down a goat path, as in your case!🤭🙄 At least it turned into a beautiful day with a very interesting story👍🏼 Thanks for taking us along and God Bless🙏

[@FridaysForever]

Make you wonder. God bless!

[@TeenaFaucette]

Amazing ! We just saw this on Moonshiners last week too. Thanks for the info. We won’t be taking your route. Would get on my nerves! Thanks for sharing!

[@sheilawillis490]

Big Haley was the subject on Moonshiners last week...she had 19 children and she developed 'elephants disease' before she died..

[@FridaysForever]

Really! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffandtootsiecamping7023]

Yep glad I wasn’t the only one that caught it … moonshiners episode 🤣

[@joanndeland7969]

That gravel rd was so frightening.l m glad it wasn't dark out .,or raining .loved the store. 😮

[@adunn5173]

You took that road and didn’t even get any moonshine! 😩

[@sandras.435]

I can't believe you guys are visiting here! I watched a video about this moonshiner and the Melungeon people yesterday. It is exciting to see this video. Great trip and great job. Super driving also.!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@donparker4553]

It's like the road to Walkers falls near Ashville, NC. My wife and I love little adventures like that!

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

GPS can be a headache! Try the one on your phone! I’ve driven those mountain roads many times and they’re unforgiving

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for sharing.

[@maryannhickey5559]

Hey Mike and Karen, Wow where your going is truly an Adventure lol! It reminds me of the road going up to Cataloochee in Maggie Valley North Caralina. Have y’all been there? It’s so beautiful once you get there but the road is pretty scary lol!

[@FridaysForever]

Yes we've been there. Beautiful!

[@TheFrankMcGeeReport]

Hey Mike & Karen, as you were traveling around back there at Kyles Ford, that is where my grandparents use to teach singing conventions at the Primitive Baptist Church and churches all around in that area, their last name was "Fisher" Rufus & Vernie. You sure brought back some memories for me. I live in West Tennessee, and I'm a Pentecostal Preacher and a Deputy Sheriff. We enjoy your videos and travels as you meander around the countryside. Blessings to you both ! Bro. McGee

[@FridaysForever]

Oh wow! Thanks great. Thank you for sharing with us and so glad you are watching.

[@seexychickadee9846]

My mom is buried on this beautiful mountain. Fayla Sue Holliday RIP go rest high on that mountain

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

Have you seen the commercial where it shows the GPS in a car and then pans out to show the car in a pond. The wife is looking at the husband driver like "really". That's what he got for trusting the GPS. LOL My husband got on a gravel, curvy back road one following the GPS because he didn't put the correct name of the place he was going. LOL Thankfully I wasn't with him. LOL I saw a KZbin video about that Mennonite store. The man at the cash register was the original owner but now his grandson runs the store as I recall.

[@FridaysForever]

That’s funny! Thank you for sharing.

[@joyphillips1296]

Try the road going into Cherokee NC from Maggie Valley nerve racking to say the least especially on a trans am

[@FridaysForever]

We’ve been on it. Yes it is.

[@carlavision6143]

Mike and Karen, really enjoyed your video! Beautiful views on that road that you took! What did that say about Muskogee, Ok? I'd like to try some moonshine. Thank you for taking me along with you on your travels! Love y'all and God Bless You!❤️

[@bradleytaylor-vr9we]

If yall are coming through Kentucky yall should check out Bardstown the world beautiful small town

[@nitanalleyclark802]

Oh my goodness! I would’ve freaked out on that road! I must say you did good in the van! And that story of Mrs. Mullins was very interesting, but also sad! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@dawndale7107]

Really enjoyed this video!!! My husband and myself love to cruise around.Never know whats in front of you. I do not like narrow steep winding roads.All I can do " is hold on" . Thanks a bunch!!!

[@mechellecollins5938]

The church you stop and had lunch at was Thompson Settlement Baptist Church, Pastor Steve Neff.

[@smokiereed914]

It's pronounced Mul-a-gun, perty country ther. Lol

[@HeatherNaturaly]

I live in Sneedville since 2017. The road to my property is very like that one over the mountain, one lane and sharp blind curves. But MY road has 2 creek crossing that you have to drive through. It's very easy to get lost in TN with all the backroads and hollers.

[@teresacantrell7400]

Such a beautiful area. But i definitely don’t want to go on that mountain road. We love watching your videos. Praying for Safe travels on all your adventures. 🙏❤️

[@TheNDTShow]

Y’all traveling roads I’ve traveled my whole life lol raised in Kyle ford went to school in sneedville enjoyed watching y’all travel it

[@bonniesue2290]

Hello Mike and Karen Love all your videos Please keep me in your prayers 🙏 Ty God Bless Bonnie from Wv

[@carlosjohnson852]

Our GPS gave us directions to a business we were looking for. It said turn left next road and your destination will be just ahead on the right. It was the on the right across a small creek only problem, no bridge.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

we have been on some scary mountain roads both here in the smokies and in th eBlue Ridge mountains areas as well, but this lady's story was interesting thanks for sharing

[@susantidwell8869]

I noticed your camera seems to follow you around, tracking your movements, zooming in and out - is that the camera (if so, what kind of camera?) or something done in editing? Great videos !

[@tommykimbrell5131]

Gotta watch the GPS. It once took me down a gravel road that literally made you cross a bedrock creek about 6 inches deep. Lol.

[@christinehickey3679]

I thin k we went on a road like that one time. Scarry for sure! We always go on the back roads no matter where we are. Thats how you find all the neet things! A friend asked us one time...How did you ever find this place? We don't like to travel the interestate very much. So we always pick up a county map!

[@rebaharvey2350]

We really enjoyed this video! We like to get out and travel back roads also. We have stopped at the Dutch treat before and got one of their pumpkin rolls, along with other treats. We will be going back in the spring and will have To try the cheesecake. 😊

[@spacemandudley6237]

Garmin seems to always take you to first road that will get you to your destination not necessarily the best direction. But oh what a drive and experience you had. Would be beautiful drive in the fall.

[@audreyparks9041]

That road and curve you can clean your tail light off on the way down lol😂😂

[@marysewitsky4823]

We were on a road just like this on English mountain in Sevierville.

[@juliemoore850]

This GPS mishap happens to us all the time!

[@FridaysForever]

Same team

[@deborahisrael4989]

We have lots of roads like what you were on. No big deal ~~ usually not busy...

[@danbruce9294]

I moved from my lifetime home of Georgia out here in Thornhill, TN and I never looked back. We love it here. Great video :)

[@omadavis4858]

I agree with Mike there is nothing more beautiful than the mountains of SWVA, TN, NC.

[@AmyQ97]

What a cool story about big Haley! We definitely wanna read more about her! I just love that there’s barely anyone out on the roads while y’all are out there driving!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for the comment.

[@CLT4092]

The movie "wrong turn"......I will pass...

[@jeffandtootsiecamping7023]

So yall been watching moonshiners also !!! I seen that episode about all this…

[@smokiereed914]

Them offbeat back roads are the best way to travel

[@alicevaughn7990]

That was an adventure for sure. The two of you can get in some fixes that’s for sure. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed watching

[@FridaysForever]

We sure can. Thank you for commenting.

[@robertrich9336]

Kind of road where you ask Jesus to take the wheel… 🙏 😉

[@debbieheinl1243]

I felt for you on that narrow road. We had our GPS twice take us on a hair raising one lane dirt road and couldn't turn around.

[@FridaysForever]

So glad you understand the situation.

[@carlosjohnson852]

Glad ya'll made it ok. Great video. God bless.

[@amythomas7556]

Although I was concerned that road was in the movie Deliverance... it was quite interesting for sure!!! What an awesome experience.. thank you for sharing with us❤

[@FridaysForever]

Haha! Thank you for sharing.

[@amythomas7556]

@williamwalsh1533 😂 right!

[@audreyparks9041]

I love the Amish store love there bakery

[@beastybeefsupreme5507]

Hello new here just subscribed 👋😊

[@tinakelley7018]

I am a new sub. I love your channel!!!

[@paigek654]

Welcome to Hancock County 😂

[@reneebarrow4697]

What an adventure.😂 I love the back roads and looking at God's beautiful creations. This happened to me and my husband one time. Not by GPS. We wanted to take a back road out around Pittman Centet. Got the old Atlas out and picked one. It started out great then turned into the road like ya'll were on. One lane gravel except the passenger side was a little drop off with a creek running beside it. At one time, I thought I heard banjoes playing.😄 I was praying we didn't meet anyone. At the very end, here comes a car meeting us. The Lord was looking down upon us because the other car had a small pull off. I marked my atlas to not go that way again. This was an interesting video. Love the history. I have never heard of Mulungeons. I'm going to look up some more information on them to learn more. By the way, great job driving. Thanks for sharing. Have fun, be safe, and God Bless ❤️ Hey, how do you make that camera follow both of your movements? ls someone with ya'll? Just wondering.🤔 Another long comment. One day I'm going to keave a short and sweet one.😁

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you! We appreciate you sharing this with us.

[@realong2506]

One year when my husband and I where driving up to Amish country in Ohio we had borrowed our daughters GPS for the first time and they where doing road construction and the GPS had us driving on every buggy trail around for about an hour before we finally got to where we where going. lol. At the time we had a Dodge Dart that was a low strung car and I was so afraid we would tear the bottom ot of the car before we got to town. That car would drag just turning into a parking lot. Now every time we go up to Amish country we just remember and laugh.. Traded the Dart in on an Equinox last year so when we go again it will be farther off the road I hope.

[@FridaysForever]

Great story! Thank you for sharing.

[@glendaleonardo1443]

Wow the place is beautiful but that road you guys drive through OMG NEVER😂😂 glad you guys made it through

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you

[@TeresaReynolds-fd6kb]

Beautiful views!! But, my goodness!! I about had heart failure watching y’all go up that country “road” 😂. Glad y’all made it through there ok.

[@FridaysForever]

Us too!

[@johnrichard9015]

Being a flatlander, I always ask myself.. Who BUILT these roads? 😂 Mike takes those curves WAY better than me!!

[@FridaysForever]

We think someone gave them land and they had to get to it. Haha!

[@George-py9bt]

This is the best road trip yet. I love going on wayback roads to see what there. I watched and followed on google earth on phone to see where you went. Saw the mahala house. You believe a google vehicle was back in there. Crazy but great video😊 Did you know when you stopped at dutch place, the large building back is Deroyal industries. They make surgerial instruments. Blows me away business like that in Rose Hill .

[@FridaysForever]

Aww thanks! That's cool. We did see the building.

[@audreyparks9041]

Them pop corn that tast good

[@teresapainter4562]

Enjoyed very much

[@angelaefird596]

That’s Tennessee

[@michelb.8953]

Last week was the first time I'd heard of the Melungeon. Interesting to see something about the Melungeons pop up again for me to see. I wanted all the granola and a few other things at the Mennonite store. Any of those type stores would be wonderful to live next to. It appeared like the Mennonite man at the check out didn't want you filming him. That's a no no.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing.

[@audreyparks9041]

I thought you was in west Virginia that the hill billy road 😂😂😂😂❤that the way a lot road are I like in preston county

[@FridaysForever]

Haha!

[@audreyparks9041]

It fun traving ❤

[@philliproupe8967]

Apple Brandy

[@macahitt]

Just a suggestion. Check in settings and see if Navigation is set on Shortest Route. If it is change it to Fastest Route and that should eliminate those kind of roads.

[@FridaysForever]

Will do. Thanks!

[@grantbarrow1609]

Our GPS got us off on a road like that one time in a Hyundai that sat so close to the ground it was scrubbing… even turned out to be a dead end road lol

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for sharing

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, that was a bad road, I been on one like that in Cosby TN and end up in NC on Hwy 40

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for sharing Danny.

[@jii8271]

💪 Promo SM

[@trishdyer1309]

My mom was born and raised over there..melungeon runs in my veins..have traveled these same roads ..may God bless all our journeys

[@FridaysForever]

Really. Thanks for sharing

[@paulettebrochet2011]

Wow! This episode was filled with adventure!! We were on a crazy road outside of Asheville once and it was dark it was so dang curvy and I was scared to death...we ended up having car issues after that road and had to get it repaired before we returned home..Loved the story about Big Hailey,and enjoyed the Mennonite store. My Dad loved going to the nearby Amish store where he lived every weekend. When I visited he always bought me my favorite Red licorice, and my sons their homemade chocolate pudding...it reminded me of him and how he loved going to the Amish store. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Loved your Big T bracelet Karen,forgot to tell you that in the previous vlog. Glad you safely made it off that ridge too!

[@janemuir3546]

Once a human took us on roads like this in Colorado. Once Google maps took us on a path like y'all were on , in Kentucky. I took us, accidentally, down a tight country town road. We had a 25' bumper hitch for all three of those times. I can't tell you how many prayers I have said when we have gotten into a pickle when towing our camper. My friend says "we are okay if there's paint on the road!"

[@keithsanders2792]

That road kind of reminds me of the old Civil War road up to Cataloochee Valley. I love riding around with you on those country roads, and isn't the adventure of the unknown fun? Thanks for sharing.

[@frankpettinato2324]

Thank God you didn't meet another car on that road!🙄

[@FridaysForever]

Yes!

[@Maria-tq8ck]

Watch out for that moonshine y’all!

[@FridaysForever]

It’s everywhere!

[@SandraKennedy-zh2ms]

That Farm Dust seasoning is the bomb!

[@FridaysForever]

Good to know.

[@sharontucker242]

Karen, I need to see you behind the wheel of the Travago at least once. Of course not on that road! LOL. I get it though, I’m a “passenger princess” too. Mike needs to film you driving even if you’re just driving through the campground 😊

[@FridaysForever]

Coming soon!

[@sharontucker242]

@@FridaysForever It’s going to be funny seeing Mike in your spot!

[@lisaissenmann8804]

What a great adventure day for you two, really enjoyed the history of the cabin and the lady moonshiner and of course the Dutch treat to get some homemade goodies... what beautiful countryside area .... thanks for taking us along with you

[@terrywisdommusic]

Mike & Karen That’s exactly how we do it by making wrong turns and ending up somewhere else. Love your videos

[@laurahunter1690]

I was holding my breath as you were coming down that mountain. Oh my goodness!

[@paulws58]

I wonder since she was so large where did she make the moonshine? How did she get around to make the moonshine? I’m sure she didn’t climb that mountain. This was a very interesting video. God bless.

[@derekk6906]

She made it in her home

[@FridaysForever]

Yes, it was made in her room at the house. God bless

[@a.phillips6892]

Fun little adventure on those tiny back roads! 💯🥰🤗🏞

[@thomasportell6713]

Great adventure and good video

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks 👍

[@skippyjones4195]

You guys that was scary wow 😯 😉

[@FridaysForever]

Yes.

[@donser49]

❤

[@ted70281]

Fun Fun Love you guys

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you

[@poorvalleyprincess]

My husband was yelling at you to drive on and cross Newman's Ridge.... lol. It was fun watching you drive across that old road. You are in our neck of the woods. I was hoping you'd run into a subscriber in Sneedville. Big Haley was featured on Moonshiners this week as well.

[@FridaysForever]

Haha! Thank you guys for watching.

[@outlandadventures]

Goodness that road! The rest of the day looked fun!

[@Kandy77788]

Whew!!! I was white knuckling up and down that mountain with y’all!😅😅 I love that butter!! They actually sell it at our Publix!! So good! Thanks guys for braving the ride , and bringing us along🌼💛🌼

[@FridaysForever]

It was rough. Thank you for commenting and riding along.

[@angelaambrose2326]

We enjoyed going on this adventure with both of you. We can relate to GPS issues 🤦🏼‍♀️. I laughed, y’all kept great attitude through the not-your-normal road to travel. 😂. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimfowler1514]

Always a pleasure to catch up on ya'lls latest adventure! Thank You, Mike, and Karen! Save Travels! 🙏🙏🙏✝️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍😎

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure!

[@SeniorBliss]

That was so much fun, very interesting. I've never heard of this area and I live in VA. I really enjoy traveling videos. That road was a little much even for this country girl. Keep on exploring and taking us with you!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.

[@user-hj1ji5fv3o]

Years ago my husband and I got into a similar situation in KY back roads. The scenery was beautiful, but, also, frightening. We were so glad to get back to civilization. Keep up the good work. Love your videos and cooking videos. God bless.

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for sharing. We appreciate you watching. God bless

[@bryanb1259]

Sketchy road 😂. Thanks for taking us along. We love exploring with y’all ❤❤❤

[@FridaysForever]

So nice to have you along for the ride.

[@GunghoMarine83]

Kim and I were watching Mike dig down to the bottom of the cheese cake for the crust, you are busted buddy! Oh by the way this is Mark from Rebel Adventures, we went back to our original account.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi guys! Good to hear from you. You must have really zoomed in....haha.

[@alisexton6734]

Y'all need to come towards Cumberland Gap! The little town is nice to check out and if you go through the tunnel into Kentucky you have the beautiful pinnacle overlook and much more!

[@FridaysForever]

Coming soon!

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

All backroads are amazing to travel, the scenery is alot more beautiful. I saw a thing about big Haley on moonshiners last week she was a speacial women I take it and only used a certain apple that was red with black spots on them really delicious from what i gathered. Stay Safe Mike and Karen.🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🙏

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for watching.

[@tonyp8808]

Happy Wednesday Fridays. Was a fun journey. Glad made it off the mountain safely. Look forward to the next one.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Tony. Thank you for the comment.

[@sandraanderson5261]

I loved this video!! Thanks so much for making me smile and laugh !! Beautiful scenery too!!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffdickens7019]

Hello, Mike and karenhope you are doing well. I took my journey through the back roads of Tennessee and now I am in Virginia retirement is wonderful. Hope you all will continue to enjoy life. Take care and God bless.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Jeff! So glad you are enjoying retirement. God bless.

[@miker9043]

Excellent video guys ! We enjoy taking those sketchy back roads in the mountains , maybe not in the camper van though 😂, enjoyed the history around big Haley and moonshining ! That store was awesome ! we need to go there on a trip ! Thanks for letting us tag along !

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelcollins6290]

I can’t believe it you drove across the ridge my family was raised on.I guess it’s a small world after all .Come back in October they have a heritage festival at the museum,

[@FridaysForever]

Oh wow! Thank you for letting us know.