RV Gems Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

[@reginabyrd4032]

I love show… I watched it faithfully for many seasons. Then… my husband became sick with cancer in which time he got Covid and passed away this past July. He loves your show so much!!! I have just recently this week been able to start watching again without falling apart. I wanted to take the time to let you know that you guys were part of our lives and I will continue to be one of your subscribers. Thank you for what you do. 😁

[@samwalker3441]

Love this. One foot in front of the last, Regina. The KYD crew is always uplifting.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. September 2020 I had two brain aneurysms and KYD was super supportive with encouragement. They are truly inspirational.

[@3jhe]

🙏❤️ blessings to you Regina! Thank you KDD and wonderful community! Blessings to all of you! ❤️🙏

[@amandaloeser-forbes8090]

Born and raised. I'm so glad you all loved Charlottesville. I'll never leave.

[@chrisbaround9094]

Is this your Favorite yt show

[@barbaracallahan4095]

Talk about Summer to Remember!Your trip brought back memories of our trip to Charlottesville summer 2006 when we rented a class C RV with our 3 daughters and went to visit colleges -UVA and Thomas Jefferson home on the list before camping in Shenandoah Park! This was our 1st RV trip ever so Newbies doesn’t begin to describe the adventure. 1st major snag-in historic downtown Charlottesville looking for parking and came across a railroad bridge just about to drive under when Mike stops in the middle of the curved road and says what does that sign say?? the rig too tall to go under the bridge! Then began the 15 point turn in the RV with stopped traffic in both directions and our 3 teenage girls cowering in hopes no body would recognize them! We still talk about that trip with the grandkids now and how really beautiful the area is. Many more VA stories for sure so thanks for the memories

[@MsSunstoned]

Caleb: You make hanging with the parentals look like so much fun. Rock on KYD Family.

[@shannonrummage4877]

Woot Woot! Summer 2 remember tshirt arrived today ! 😀 Now if we can just run into you over the Summer

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hi Shannon

[@captainkirk8806]

I am glad you guys took the time to explore my back yard. Virginia may not have the mountain peaks like Colorado or the worlds largest volcano like Wyoming but we do offer some of the most scenic drives in America. The I81 corridor from North Carolina to West Virginia is the longest section of that interstate and one that offers beautiful views and lots of things to do and see. Hope you guys enjoyed your visit. P.S. Devils Backbone Brewery is a national brewery now owned by Budweiser with 2 locations in Charlottesville.

[@robertarohwer3861]

It's beautiful. Granddaughter went to James Madison Univ in Harrisonburg VA.... it's right around where you were, because we've been to the cider place! When she graduated from college.. she and friends started in So VA and did 1500 MILES of the Appalachian Trail! Unbelievable country. Glad you enjoyed it. AND, in the fall she's going to grad school at UVA in Charlottesville and live in The Range... built by Thomas Jefferson! :) You might be able to tell that I'm pretty proud of her!

[@debbresnahan321]

Welcome to VA. Our state rocks!!

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hi Deborah 👋

[@juanitasellshouses]

We used to live in Woodstock VA. Skyline Drive is beautiful any time of the year, as is Woodstock! Quaint little town. If you get a chance to stop there, you'll love it! There's a great Civil War museum in New Market, just South of Woodstock.

[@chrisbaround9094]

How are you juanita

[@christinahouchins6776]

Loved this episode! We live 20 minutes north of the northernmost entrance to SNP which is in Front Royal, VA. If you get this way again, consider the Winchester area. Tons of civil war battlefields and history. Winchester changed hands many many times during the Civil War. Beautiful town.

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hi there Christina

[@BrazenBrits]

This had a really cool old Skool KYD video feel. Love it!

[@jwp2166]

You're in our backyard! Sorry you had to endure our very cold Spring this year but I'm happy you made it into the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Afton Mountain, Waynesboro, and Charlottesville area. Yes it's beautiful and yes there is a lot to do. You only scratched the surface. Glad you made a good time of It in your stay here. Come back again.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

We have 21,000 miles on our class B. 5,000 were put on taking it to and bringing it home from being converted. Most of the rest was put on in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky. Incredible landscapes with nearly infinite opportunities to touch a waterfall.

[@davidoverholt251]

Caleeb is just growing into such a great young man as he follows his siblings!

[@ATLJonathanH]

Caleb is such a positive well-adjusted teenager that genuinely loves, respects and enjoys his parents. He seems happy! Not like most teens that are miserable and cause trouble.

[@Patricia-re6rs]

Remarkable young man.

[@ComplexEstate]

Totally agree!

[@amypletcher4411]

Absolutely, love to meet him and have a good kid talk with my child.

[@captainblacktoe1328]

Parents had a lot to do with it!

[@lindasnow557]

Yes! All of your kids seem to maintain such a good relationship with their parents and each other.

[@gregoryharris1622]

I’ve been watching for years and you finally made it to my home turf! You guys did a great job of showing it off. It’s now my favorite episode, thanks!!

[@digitalsyncope]

I was thinking the same thing 😀

[@markp.7165]

We live in Staunton Va. so most of these hikes were right down the road for us. We are really lucky to have such great day trips such as the tunnel and Crabtree Falls so close. Another great hike with amazing views within 15 minutes of the tunnel is Humpback Rocks which is also on the Parkway. Glad you guys enjoyed our neighborhood!!

[@chrisliverman9924]

Same for me. Live in Chesapeake VA and have spent a lot of time in that area. Great to see it in an episode.

[@Gambitfarmer]

I heard you mention Old Rag. Now that’s a wonderful hike. I live in Rappahannock county and have always thought you guys should do an episode around this area. Wear your best shoes!

[@KennyD76]

Same - watching from Fluvanna - nearly emailed them some suggestions, including Bold Rock and the tunnel, a few weeks back when they first mentioned coming this way.

[@dianasellars6114]

Absolutely beautiful! The waterfall, the tunnel hike, .... everything was amazing

[@chrisbaround9094]

How are you doing Diana

[@samwalker3441]

I gotta tell you guys. No matter what kind of day someone has had, watching your videos has to put a smile on a person's face. Great content, excellently done. We haven't met up yet, but I very much look forward to the day. Have fun out there, you guys.

[@laceymcwatters4368]

My husband doesn't laugh out loud often, but he did at your "a frog has something to do with it" line. But then you showed a picture of a turtle and he lost it. Thank you. I love his laugh. Also Crabtree Falls is now on our list. Beautiful.

[@LisaSmith-sc5zs]

Virginia and my home state WEST VIRGINIA....are so beautiful.. so glad to have grown up here!!!!

[@hammer48ful]

Going to do Shenandoah and Blue Ridge this year for 3 weeks in June. Last year we did it for a month about the same part of the year. Had a great time. Some of the areas didn't have cell phone service and had to make sure you put stuff away at night because of bears. In one place we got visited twice in one night by bears. you have to be careful and they won't bother you. If you are 65 and above get your senior pass. You get into the parks free and government campgrounds are 1/2 price. A lot to see and do.

[@catherinecollier2727]

Great video as always everyone. Very funny Marcus, reminds me of our childhood. Trish you are a "Leach" true & true (outdoors, hike & exercise). Love it 💕

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Well hello down here :) Let's catch-up soon!

[@catherinecollier2727]

@@KeepYourDaydream yes indeed!!

[@chrisbaround9094]

@@catherinecollier2727 how are you Catherine

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

If you loved that tunnel…..you ABSOLUTELY need to visit Nemo Tunnel 21 in Wartburg Tennessee…..you can drive your truck through it. Look it up.

[@leascruggs-parker6341]

I used to drive the Skyline Drive and camp in Lewis Mountain back in the early 1970’s. I spent a month every summer in Charlottesville, so traveling the Skyline Drive made so much sense. My husband and I owned an MGB convertible and we loved driving it on that magnificent route. We were joined on Lewis Mountain by his parents and little brother. Those were wonderful times. We used to camp for several days there. I was in my early twenties and could hike and climb so easily. Now, I use a cane and walker. It is wonderful to look back and remember those experiences.

[@billberna]

You are entering our neck of the woods. Very exciting, and... did I spot Liberty University? You walked right by my daughter's dorm building. Both our son and daughter are students there and they are very happy - great college. This part of Virginia is so classic. Hidden gems everywhere.

[@enz6312]

Living in Upstate South Carolina, the wife and i have been to both Shenandoah National park (Skyline drive) and the Blueridge parkway many times...camping and hiking...some of our favorite places to go...especially in the spring or fall...LOT'S OF STUFF TO DO!!

[@0HARE]

So much positivity here, so much joy! It’s a real treat spending time with you folks. Rock On

[@cnjsharp2]

Virginia has so much to offer, especially Trish and historical stuff.

[@AmyQ97]

I love this area of VA! I have to get back there. Loved the camp ground you showed! Always love your videos!

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hey there

[@genericwatcher2439]

Mark, you are a lucky man that your wife likes to hike, nuff said. Treat each other well and keep smiling.

[@mclovin8187]

If/when you go to Lake Lure, be sure to go to Sierra Nevada Brewery by the Asheville airport. You will not be disappointed!

[@arlendavis]

I lived in Takoma Park MD in the 70s and would go up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive every opportunity I could. I used to go to Camp Blue Ridge which is just west of Crabtree Falls on the same road. I would come in on Hwy 211 (Luray) then go south.

[@claragoforth3645]

My grandparents lived in Waynesboro (town where the Skyline Dr and Blue Ridge Parkway meet) so many of these points of interest are familiar to me:)

[@barbarahasenauer2630]

Next time you go thru that area , if you haven't been yet Luray Caverns on hwy 340 is a must stop.. absolutely beautiful

[@lindabozick2523]

Thanks Again...Glad You Got To Go To Church...Praise The Lord Amen...Safe Travels

[@Jburns4620]

I landed in Charlottesville, toured Thomas Jefferson's place, and ended up staying two more days! That's because I stayed in Shenandoah, along the river, canoed on the river, then took the trail in the Shenandoah Valley in mid-late, October and saw the Fall colors. That was an amazing trip, and no doubt, the shoulder of Spring would have been equally enjoyable!

[@janeforever]

Southern Living magazine has been with us since the 70s when we began moving to different parts of the country for hubby's jobs. It's the best-glad you discovered it.

[@va911]

It was a COLD April for Virginia (it's normally 15 degrees warmer than it was this year) .... Fun episode for me.. I grew up backing up the the Shenandoah National park... I've stayed at Devils Backbone... I've drank at Bold Rock... I've been to Montpelier .... You probably drove past my town at one point!!

[@janewardguaraldi7975]

Yes, we definitely have a rule changer in this travel team. Sometimes it’s just what the travel plan needs, because you never know what’s around the corner. What you expect is not necessarily what you get.

[@amandaloeser-forbes8090]

I live in Virginia and I'm loving that you are here. You all are so great 👍 iv been to all those places. Enjoy 😉

[@Melindalot]

I love it that you are on my side of the country. Our son just moved to Maryland so we are looking forward to exploring Shenandoah National Park at some point. We’ve done the Blue Ridge but would love to do it again. Driving through Virginia is amazing. I love your videos, my husband and I learn so much and are so motivated. I love that you threw in the comment “we went to church this morning”. Psalm 19:1-6 truly comes to life through your journeys.

[@pamking8137]

Several years ago we rode our motorcycles down the Blue Ridge Parkway. Got caught in a huge storm and my cycle kept dying because of the rain in my air intake! Finally made it to our motel even though there were no signs for it!!! Drenched and cold to the bones! Love all your episodes!!

[@captainblacktoe1328]

Two years ago we did the whole Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway (570 miles, 11 days) with our travel trailer. We stayed at the Devils Backbone Brewery for my birthday. One of our best trips ever!

[@I_XIMD]

Loved this episode! Virginia is a beautiful state and you certainly confirmed that. Thx for taking us all along with you every week.

[@johntucker1050]

We camp Misty Mountain several times per year and Devils Backbone and Bold Rock are always on our list. The Blue Ridge Parkway is an amazing place to hike and sight see. Happy to see places that are familiar to me get this kind of wonderful attention.

[@cougarbell64]

Cracking up!!! You said, "I sound like Jason Bateman". Am I the only one that had thought that about your voice before? Thanks for your videos!!!!

[@timscaife9143]

peanut butter and honey sounds amazing!

[@annabruce9962]

We are in Botetourt County Virginia. The Parkway is in my backyard. Welcome to Southwest Virginia!

[@jimbrooks244]

Bryson City NC has an old tunnel called Road to Nowhere. It starts in NC and connects to Tennesee. Bryson also has Great Smoky mtn Railrroad. The tunnel is a short hike.

[@harrygoodman6724]

Thank you so much for this introduction to a whole world that I didn’t realize existed! We usually think of the Blueridge Parkway in terms of the southern end down near Cherokee, NC. We will have to start thinking Virginia! That tunnel hike was fantastic! Charlottesville is fantastic! YOU guys are fantastic! I really like that you make a point to go to a local church wherever you find yourselves. Tricia, you always look beautiful.

[@leelotz8868]

We love the Blue Ridge! In-laws summer home is just above Devil’s brewery/distillery.

[@staceygreenway9917]

We stayed at Devil's Backbone campground for our first night in our camper.❤

[@exploringnewhites]

These are my favorite kinds of videos, when you go on adventures, and the reason I started watching a few years ago ❤️

[@jeffreybryson]

Please note at Devils Backbone, full hookups, the water and electric posts are every other site x2. Meaning, one site has the hookups on the back of a camper as normal, but then the next site will need to run water and electric under your camper and through your camp side and hookup to the back of the next camper's site. You NEED more than 20-25' of each. While I was told that we could borrow their backups, apparently people ruined it and didn't return them. They don't have extras, at least in 2021. We found an auto repair place in town who actually sells camping gear. They were out of stock of water hoses, so a run to Walmart which wasn't close. Now we're setup with an extension for the electrical cord and shorter water hose that has come in handy when not needing a 25' hose. But, if you don't have these beforehand / already, then expect a hour or two driving to hunt them down or you won't have full hookups there.

[@cathyhouston5688]

Yay! Virginia! Just moved home myself for a minute before going Full-Time!! See ya out there!

[@babykinz1962]

Love your Jason Bateman reference, watching that show now for the first time. I now really want to go to Charlottesville.

[@lindacondray7918]

Crabtree Falls! Best hike in Va! Hope you guys actually went ALL the way to the top and not just the last falls overlook. View from above the falls is STUNNING. It’s too early, but in June all along the falls trail are wild rhododendron along both side of the creek/falls. A riot of color and rushing falls.

[@ericsurprenant2110]

Loved the video! We live in Bedford, VA just south of Lynchburg and I believe I saw you guys walking on the Liberty U campus in the intro? Beautiful campus and my wife works there! Anyway we're brand new to camping this year and I love your videos, just so cool to see you in our backyard!

[@michaelmartin9335]

Virginia's a fantastic state to visit with a lot of great scenic areas. Been on the skyline, it's beautiful it's all eagles and all kinds of wildlife. Best time to go June July August and September. Not much rain not much fog. You should try Virginia Beach sometime, love the ocean. If you get a chance Ocean City Maryland great campgrounds. Frontier Town is really good you just got to get a year ahead of time for reservations. Lots of fun there ocean fishing seafood restaurants best of all the boardwalk. I love to fly my kites in Ocean City Maryland. Also have a lifetime disabled veteran's pass to the national parks

[@Vanessa-119]

There is a Shenandoah Mills Made of Heavy Timber that was deconstructed and reconstructed in the Town of Gilbert AZ. It is now a wedding venue. You should come and see it in my home town.

[@ingelri2]

Born and raised in VA. Still one of my favorites.

[@ThemeParkBazza]

We moved from the UK, lived in Charlottesville for 15 years and raised our family so we can attest its a wonderful town. We learnt so much Anerican History in that part of the world including Williamsburg and Philadelphia.

[@teespoon1750]

We love traveling the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge. So much to see on the drive and just off you have Luray Caverns, Monticello, Charlottesville, Appomattox Court House, Bluegrass music, barbeque, and more. It doesn't get much better!! Enjoy

[@gr8705]

We did the Shenandoah NP, Smokey Mountain NP and Blue Ridge parkway last summer. None of them are very big rig friendly, but we managed. Lots to see and do. I prefer Colorado and the west over the east coast mountains but we enjoyed it.

[@marko.9615]

I actually live about 1 mile off parkway near mile marker 271 in NC. Love it, especially in the fall.

[@thomasskirsky2988]

Nice, you all weren't far from us at all. If you haven't yet, check out natural bridge. There's a nice short hike there as well back to some falls.

[@sallyjaynes2433]

*Classically* provincial Charlottesville & the "tunneling" spectacular. The trekking Blueridge parts of parkway awesome ‼️🎥📸

[@cindyblake4635]

KYD, you did a great job of showing off my stomping grounds! Crabtree falls are beautiful any time of year!! It doesn’t sound like much of a hike but it’ll get your heart rate up! The views are worth the effort! The tunnel is a great jaunt. Especially on a warm summer evening! The campground is just down the road. So glad y’all enjoyed a piece of our world! Love to watch you every Sunday night!

[@21Deb]

“When you face an obstacle - go eat Thai food”, words to live by - please put that on a KYD shirt :)

[@billmccullough2323]

Virginia looks like a beautiful place with a lot of interesting history and things to see and do! I live in Arkansas. We take our camper and travel mostly close to home. There are so many beautiful things to see and do right here at home that I will not live long enough to see them all. I was born and raised here and have been enjoying all of the natural beauty right here. I am 67 years old and have been at that task my whole life. You are showing us the very best of the very best. You want to touch a waterfall? Come visit Arkansas. We have right at 400 named falls and many that are not. Some are very easy to get to and see and some are very dangerous and requires serious hiking and climbing skills. Many you can stand under and have nice swimming holes to enjoy. Come and touch a waterfall here, that is an open invitation.

[@odeannehartnett2538]

You can walk behind water falls in Watkins Glen State Park in Western New York. It is beautiful.

[@TheEdelKampers]

Before hitting the road full time we lived in VA for over 20 years. They have so many amazing hikes. Near Shenandoah National Park in Linden, VA there is an award winning winery called Fox Meadow Winery has amazing wines. Love that area. Glad that you were able to experience it. Mary💕Fred

[@horizon42q]

Virginia is great in Spring and Fall We did at least 9-10 trips. It’s a day’s ride from where we live in Pennsylvania. Too hot in summer for hikes. Summer is for Maine, New Hampshire, and Northern Michigan

[@scottfranson4215]

133,570 views 473K subscribers Caleb is just growing into such a great young man So much positivity here, so much joy! I will continue to be one of your subscribers. Thank you for what you do. 😁 I really like that you make a point to go to a local church wherever you find yourselves.

[@jonathanchouinard582]

I always love it when a KYD episode queues up and it's right in my home turf, great video guys! I also enjoyed the cape Charles episode awhile back. I hope you were able to spend some time in Charlottesville beyond what you shared, as it really is an incredible area with a TON of history. Fun fact, Crabtree falls was my son's first hike, he went the whole way up at age 2! Keep up the great videos!

[@cathybeall986]

Still chilly in Maryland. Loved the tunnel. Safe travels!

[@mca4688]

Love watching you all!! This episode is probably my favorite so far!! I see you were in my hometown (Lynchburg, Va)….come back any time!!!

[@garretlewis4103]

As a FYI.....There are 2 Crabtree Falls along/near the BRP. There is a Crabtree Falls in NC in the 330 mile marker range and a Crabtree Falls in VA. The one in VA is near Nash/Montebello off of Rt. 56. Just putting it out there because it can be a little confusing.

[@massey706]

Next time you’re in the Wyethville, VA area there’s a quiet little rv park called fort chiswell rv park there, cool things to do around the area like a zoo and an old fire watch tower you can climb up, beautiful drive to the tower btw

[@jeffweidman1172]

I'm always amazed that there are not more views on you videos. It's like holding hands with your partner and gazing of the most romantic view ever. Then realizing you two are alone taking this miracle in together. I sure hope you keep bringing us these soul nourishing miracles. My hat is off to you two. That being said, I'm off to buy a KYD hat. Thanks!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Missed living there, and but never enjoyed the traffic, and long ride to work each way. The countryside, and history is just amazing.

[@waynecampbell4092]

A great waterfall to touch? Dry Falls, outside of Highlands, NC. And Highlands, itself is a lovely little town--high enough that it's usually 10-15 degrees than the surrounding area in the dead of summer.

[@bryanoneal2601]

OMGosh... We missed you guys by just a couple days at Misty Mountain Camp Resort, in Greewood, VA. We stayed 3 days and what a beautiful camp ground. We are now in Wyoming headed to Oregon. Love the show!

[@williamgrover9723]

Familiar area Crabtree Falls. I spent the summer of 81 as a counselor at Camp Blue Ridge just a few miles away.

[@andrewuriarte7581]

Happy Sunday everyone, RV season begins in five days! Hope to see everyone in their summer to remember gear this season! Love yall 3000!

[@robinmills5827]

Exploring new and unexpected places is so exciting even if you don't touch a waterfall this time. Lovely exploration, thanks.

[@The_Joy_Finder]

I so love how your family interacts. 💛

[@stephenbarr8822]

Does rain just follow you? Crazy storms you go through. Now I see where all the rain goes. Drought in the West, soaking in the East. Great show tonight guys. Where's Charlie he loves hikes! Car Wash with towels OMG❤️🤠

[@WanderExploreAdventure]

We'll be in Shenandoah NP in two weeks. Loved the information about the tunnel. We've added it to the list to see!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋dear, how are you doing?

[@jase4010]

My brother, cousin and I tent camped next to the Shenandoah River. Great to kayak and just enjoy the beautiful mountains and the water was crystal clear and was a sheet of rock underneath.

[@jjbailey3972]

Honestly, y’all have the best videography of any KZbinr out there. Always, always enjoy your videos and content.

[@glennscotti8891]

Lived in va in the Shenandoah Valley for 17yrs. It is a beautiful area. April is very unpredictable weather wise. You can have all four seasons in a day.

[@spikestubbs210]

About time you made it to Virginia...a fabulous place to camp. We take our Imagine 2970RL all over the state. Great state parks, hiking, wine tasting, distilleries, festivals and history.

[@HinsonCo]

Joseph and I were literally at Bold Rock and Devil's Backbone Campground the week before you all came through. We were home for a visit (our hometown is about 45 minutes from there) and we had a nice week away. You all did a great job of finding some of the gems of our area! - Meagan

[@3beepslater512]

Gotta say, that Marty impression was spot on!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol

[@laurawilhelm8321]

It’s so great to see you guys enjoy our part of the world! We are in Lynchburg and we LOVE Bold Rock and 151 and Crabtree falls! We did it when our daughter was 4 and that was the perfect pace 😂 4 year old stop and look and touch everything! We spend so much time exploring the parkway! Next time check out Apple Orchard falls and Peaks of Otter!

[@davidoverholt251]

Trish, long Johns!!!! Dress in layers!!!

[@pattysmith9892]

I felt like I was watching my summer vacations. We travel to this whole area every summer! Been going to Bold Rock since it was a barn starting out.

[@marleneclark4186]

This is great. Thank you for sharing the history on your travels. The beautiful landscape. Touch a Waterfall is great, I may take this one as I travel with my 13 & 11 year olds from San Diego to Port Orchard, WA. Safely touch a waterfall. It’s not a slip and slide. Last Fall my daughter in Port Orchard took me to a similar 1st homesteading near her in WA with the hen house, smoke house, stable, early games, caretakers house, and the bunk house. Again the history of the early settlers. Can’t wait for the National parks you will be seeing this season. Safe travels.

[@lillybunting8661]

Love watching your adventures. The kids are great and Caleb is such a joy. Hugs from Mesa AZ