Hazard, Kentucky: Hazard-ous Trip to the Queen City of the Mountains

Hazard, Kentucky: Hazard-ous Trip to the Queen City of the Mountains
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[@huntingnightmares8987]

Guys, back in the 80s the whole cast of The Dukes of Hazzard came to Hazard. Including my favorite Daisy! Eat. crowd 100,000 people!

[@realappalachia]

Wow! That’s awesome!! Bet it was a sight to see - Melody

[@huntingnightmares8987]

@@realappalachia It was something. The rest of the area must have been deserted. Anyway it was a lot of fun for a 19 yo boy!

[@paperbakriter77]

They really didn't, but I'm I'm from KY so we'll just go with that! 😉😆🤪 "The show is about two young male cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, who live in rural Georgia, Hazzard County, GA and are on probation for moonshine-running."

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Yes They Did my papaw is from Hazzard I'm from Lee County Virginia but live in Johnson City Tennessee

[@Mrs_Christa]

I live just 20 minutes away from here!!!! Hazard is full of wonderful people and it’s just a beautiful area in general!! Hope you all had a wonderful visit!!!❤️❤️

[@realappalachia]

Thank you! We sure did! - Melody

[@joanneambrose5982]

My uncle lived in Hazard With his family. They’ve all passed away and I was happy to find your story about Hazard. Thank you.

[@StratKruzer]

Wonderful to hear good news about Eastern Kentucky, and positive content from this couple who work so well together.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@StratKruzer]

@@realappalachia You are quite welcome!

[@RobertSmith-cp6vl]

I really enjoy looking at the old time pictures in your video . The main reason I am writhing to you is I have been driving for over 60years and this is the first time that I have seen a road sign showing there is 3 side roads coming up thanks Robert of dagsboro Delaware

[@realappalachia]

That’s impressive, thanks for the comment

[@traveldreamer4616]

This is a quaint little town. It is nice to know that they have revitalized the downtown.

[@thomastommy1192]

Hey, guys beware, While you were filming that building with the goose on it someone was watching you out the window on the second floor. Another cool video and some certain lady soda had the giggles again, lol. But that's good for her. Let her giggle all she wants. Btw, I liked your hat. You look very sweet in it, lol. Stay well & safe guys.

[@kesmarn]

Yes, you could see the curtains move on that second floor window.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you!! Haha I am giggly for sure. I think it runs in my family. - Melody

[@benandcis]

I saw the curtain move

[@thomastommy1192]

@@realappalachia Bring giggly is a cute sweet thing on you. You are one cute sweet lady. Wish I lived near you, lol

[@kesmarn]

I live within a stone's throw of Perrysburg, Ohio. Yes. Same Oliver Hazard Perry. There's a wonderful monument to Commander Perry and that famous 1813 Battle of Lake Erie on an island in Lake Erie. You can take an elevator to the top of the structure and look out over the lake for miles! (Nice ferry rides to get to/from the mainland as well.) Oliver was only 26 years old when he led his troops to victory. He was a brilliant guy and a charismatic leader as well. If he had messed up his job on managing that naval battle back in the day, I would be eating crumpets and drinking tea in 2022 instead of enjoying Tim Horton's Coffee and donuts! (Well, now that I think of it, I guess I could be drinking Tim Horton's no matter who won, since they're a Canadian company...) Anyhoo, thanks again for another lovely video; I'll be holding onto my hat for the next one.

[@realappalachia]

thanks for filling in the blanks on Commodore Perry, that was cool to read. Now get back to eating those crumpets lol

[@kesmarn]

@@realappalachia Haha! I'm so glad Ollie Perry won because I've tried crumpets and the right NOT to eat them was worth fighting for! 😀

[@ibuprofendave2771]

at 14:32 that was part of the footbridge across the river....I do remember being with my Mother while she shopped at the Mother Goose. There was some heavy Confederate sentiment there, the 10th Kentucky Mounted Rifles CSA was raised from Perry County and nearby men...love your channel!

[@viking7560]

I’ve been to Hazard many times. My employer at the time drilled several oil and gas wells in the area. I ate one of the best steaks of my life at Cliff Hagens Steak House.

[@realappalachia]

man, I could go for a good steak right about now...

[@viking7560]

@@realappalachia I’ve been in the Broken Spoke too. It was a knife and gun club. They checked you at the door and if you didn’t have a knife or gun, they gave you one!😂. That parking garage is unique. I believe Hazard is the smallest town in America to have a parking garage. The old MacDonalds was two stories which was the only one of its kind in America.

[@robertlamb2042]

Thanks for this one, now you're in an area I know well. My folks are from Big Creek and my uncle died in the Hyden mine disaster in 1970. And from Hyden "It's a long way to Harlan, it's a long way to Hazard, just to get a little brew. . . ." (Nine Pound Hammer by Merle Travis.)

[@realappalachia]

Oh man, do I ever love some Merle Travis - "You take a K and a E, a N and a T..."

[@miask]

Thanks! I hope this helps y’all with your next coffee run! Safe travels! 🙏🏻❤️

[@realappalachia]

bless you! We appreciate you so much!

[@miask]

@@realappalachia You’re welcome! I just wish it could be more. God Bless you.

[@glenbo2464]

My Grandmother was a Combs and also from the area. WOW !

[@realappalachia]

Now that is cool

[@miask]

Hey Melody and Shane! This one was wonderful! It brought back a lot of memories. Many years ago my friend and I drove down thru Va, WVa, NC, TN and on to Ky! We took the longest, most round about way, stopped to visit friends and family then drove on to Harlan, Hazard then on to Benham, with lots of stops in between. It was a great adventure. My husbands surname was Benham and the town supposedly was named after kin-but who knows? The odd thing is, we were planning to reprise our trip…43 years on. Shane; I’ve got one for you. When Melody mentioned the Broken Spoke Lounge, it made me think of a terrific band from Austin, TX called…the Broken Spokes! You seem to love classic country (me too) and these guys (and gal) fit that to a T. Their music is reminiscent of Bob Wills, “The King of Western Swing” 🙂. 😊You can find them here on KZbin. I hope you like them as much as I do! 😁

[@realappalachia]

oh, Mia, thanks for the tip - I will head to check out their music as soon as i get home. love hearing about good music.

[@miask]

@@realappalachia I do too. In Charlottesville there was live music almost every night. I saw so many shows, met and got to sing with some of them too.😉🤓

[@jackiehoward7300]

Hello, my grandma’s maiden name was Combs. I wonder if she was related to the Combs in the video? She was from Beaver, Kentucky. We lost her in 1994. I do also recall her speaking of Hazard.

[@talldude5841]

Great show you two. Hey, Oliver Perry's victory was only about an hour and a half from me in Ohio. Yep, the battle took place in the Buckeye State. I highly recommend everyone to visit South Bass island and visit the Oliver Hazzard Victory Peace Monument at Put-In-Bay. You can see right where the battle took place here in Ohio. Great museum there as well. I will tell you to do not go there on the weekends. as it is a a crazy party place then. O-H. Love you both.

[@donnakern889]

I-O

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much!! Next time we get a chance to head that way we’d love to check it out!! - Melody

[@kesmarn]

Ooops! I didn't discover your comment until I had posted mine, Tall Dude. (Really didn't mean to do a semi-cut and paste! LOL!) I am totally with you on recommending a week day visit to the monument and museum, especially if you have kids. On weekends the atmosphere is not what a lot of people would regard as family friendly. Sad... because it wasn't always that way. I'm not sure when it became "the thing" to go to the islands and get wasted. And I have to admit I don't quite see the point. Most of those folks could drink themselves unconscious right at home in the comfort of their own basements for a lot less money, no?! 😀

[@Bobby_OWilliams]

Another cool-happening video. I really dig when i see a new one posted. This thing y'all do is awesome and informative. 👍

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, Bobby! - Melody

[@TRich-di4se]

Hey y'all wow. I live in the next town from Hazard. Hope you enjoyed your trip. I grew up on Jewell Ridge small world

[@realappalachia]

man, it really is a small world

[@mrpipps90]

Just road my motorcycle in to Hazard today from Dayton. What a cool little town! We got lost on the neighborhoods for a bit and it was a really fun little adventure. So many happy friendly kids playing in the streets and nothing but smiles and waves as we tried to navigate the narrow streets. My grandparents are from Jeremiah where will be exploring tomorrow and trying to locate our ancestoral homes and cemeteries. It's my first trip since I was a young child and it's been wonderful so far. We are eating at Circle T tomorrow morning by recommendation.

[@robinhaupt9119]

Very cool town, thank you Melody and Shane. Maybe sometime you guys can show a quilt shop, please.

[@realappalachia]

We’ll keep that in mind, Robin! Thank you! - Melody

[@bobabell6982]

Some of the prominent family names that settled that area. Combs, Patrick, Ritchie, and Fugate In the late 70s there was a great diner on main st(hwy15). We would eat there every time we were in town.

[@TRich-di4se]

I am a Ritchie from this area. My husbands family are combs n Fugate small world

[@bobabell6982]

@@TRich-di4se I married a Ritchie that was from a Ritchie and Patrick marriage. over by ball creek and big branch

[@KennethCombs-m8s]

⁠@@bobabell6982 I saw your post and my family is from Big Branch of Ball, I am a Combs and spent many summers with my mamaw Stella Napier up in the hollers of Big Branch, we are related to the Patrick’s, Ritchie’s from all over the area.

[@bobabell6982]

@@KennethCombs-m8s well your family and my wife's family are from the same holler. Big Branch and Ball creek. Just over the Knott county line. Elizabeth Patrick Ritchie was Granny's name.

[@Marilyn-v9v]

My hometown, I was born in Hazard, and I am a Combs. Gen. Lige Combs AND his brother Nicholas "Danger" Nick are my direct great grandfathers. Just across the road from the Goose House was a restaurant/nightclub called the Colonial Club. My teenage sisters worked there in the 1940s. They were underage but since the guy who ran the place was a cousin, no one seemed to notice. My Uncle Justus Begley was Sheriff of Perry County in the early 1930s, and another uncle, Crit Begley was on the Hazard Police force. A great video guys! Marilyn

[@benlaw4647]

Enjoyed this ! Great to see the downtown area looking so good ! The dukes of hazzard was set in fictional hazzard county Georgia. Only part of the first season was filmed in Georgia, in Conyers and Covington. Then they moved production to California and filmed in the thousands oaks area. Yeah ,the hells angels , outlaws, etc . Call themselves a motorcycle club. On their patch they have letters MC, for motorcycle club.. appreciate you guys always ...stay safe...God bless....🙏❤

[@realappalachia]

Thanks a ton for the info, Ben, we always appreciate your comments

[@billvanover4744]

Thank you for making, my family is from that area and it feels good to see it again in such awhile. Knott county rules!! Lol

[@judypierce7028]

Loved this video. One of my friends who still teaches at Western Kentucky University was born and raised in Hazard. Her mother still lives in the area. I have been to Hazard once or twice, but never saw the "Pre-Goose" house. How unique!! Does someone currently reside in the home? Thank you for such an unique video. Great as usual. By the way Melody, I loved your hat.

[@realappalachia]

it appears that someone does live there, we saw a dog poke its head out the door too. Thanks for watching, we always enjoy reading your comments

[@1940limited]

It must be some chore putting shingles on the goose head. I wonder what the beak is made of? 🙂

[@shirleys2295]

Hello, This is my birth town. lived here until I was 12 years old. I see you are in front of the goose. this has been a grocery, restaurant, a fiftys hang out with music. so much to say. love this town still.

[@realappalachia]

The Mother Goose Inn is a real eye-catcher for sure

[@dixiestrong]

So glad I've came across these videos. Really enjoyed them. Have y'all have any on Lynch Ky? Have visited there and enjoyed the history museum and Portal 31 underground mine.

[@debbieepperly3821]

Really enjoyed this! Especially the Goose House! That is amazing they were able to replace the head when it fell off! And, as Melody said, if you lose your head just put it right back on! I was literally laughing out loud! Y'all are awesome! Hugs & blessings & safe travels from rainy, windy southwest VA...Pulaski County to be exact! 👒🌧🌬🤗🚗🛑

[@realappalachia]

Hope you’re avoiding the rain out in Pulaski, we’re getting pounded down here

[@slidhome]

Your programs are very enjoyable. I see commonalities in all of the cities you touring your videos. I am glad to see that Hazard, Kentucky has seen a good face-lift. I am very impressed with the downtown tall columb facades of the buildings.Thank you for your researched history lesson.

[@realappalachia]

Yes Hazard was quite a pleasant highlight for us

[@navydogsadventures3500]

I hear hazard and think Dukes of Hazzard!😁. That is a very pretty little town. Melody gives a good history lesson everytime.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much! I always think of the Duke boys too! Haha It is such a nice little town! We enjoyed our visit. - Melody

[@cherylharper5835]

That was filmed in Georgia but several of the cast used to visit during the Black Gold Festival each year in Hazard. Sheriff Rosco P. Coaltrain (James Best) did have a brother that lived there though.

[@navydogsadventures3500]

@@cherylharper5835 I knew it was filmed in Georgia but didn't know the other stuff!

[@ericgibson4629]

The pic of Scuddy coal camp brought back some great memories. My Mammaw and Papaw lived in Scuddy holler. I also remember how much I loved eating at the diner next to the Mother Goose house as a young child.

[@chrisrichson8833]

Love your guys videos! You guys need to get that wheel bearing looked at. I've heard it in the last few videos. I live in Wise VA and would love to get a signed book where could I get one

[@realappalachia]

i am hoping to unload the car soon but will get it checked out when I get a chance. I have a few copies of my book at my home that I sell directly - you can shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I can give you options for buying one and I can mail it to you

[@misuchimiss1161]

Ya missed out big time not going up to Buckhorn. Still, thx for the tour! 💜

[@robyn1695]

The connection between Dukes of Hazzard and Hazard Ky is the creator of the show was from Lennoxburg Ky. He grew up around moonshiner and wrote/directed the Movie Moonrunners. When asked to create a show based off Moonrunners he created Dukes of Hazzard. He got the fictional town name from a gym bag of someone who was from Hazard Ky. He added the second z and boom you got Hazzard County. The Dukes cast came to Hazard Ky in 1981 for the Black Gold festival. A est of 100,000 people showed up. They got the keys to Hazard and were made Ky Col. James Best ( Sheriff Rosco)met his brother he hadn't seen since he was adopted. Been to Hazard a few time. A truly lovely place with great people.

[@MillerMeteor74]

The building with the duck on it is probably listed on the Roadside Architecture website, though I don't know that for sure. That town is bigger and more spread out than I expected. The turtle sculpture at 14:22 looked like a snapper to me. At 14:57 when Melody walked into the camera view and Shane said "and here comes Melody", I was expecting him to say "here comes the beautiful Melody", but he didn't. That wasn't nice of him 😁 Nice truss bridge there. I'm always happy to see Melody's smile. Just sayin'. Nice to see that town looking and doing so well. Down in Salem County, NJ which is mostly farms, the county seat is Salem City, which is in decline because the glass plant closed. There are a lot of open pit sand mines all over the southern counties of NJ, but for some reason some of the glass plants either have closed or the companies moved the factories elsewhere. I was following John Shneider on KZbin for a while, but lost track of him. Well maybe it was Facebook. Anyway, he mentioned a Hazzard-fest somewhere, and it sounded like a lot of fun. I always lived the show. So that Hazard,, KY looks like a real nice place. I enjoyed this video.

[@realappalachia]

I can’t be too nice to Melody because I’m afraid she’ll get the big head and her hat won’t fit anymore lol. Sad to see places like glass plants close, it seems inevitable these days when it was unthinkable back in the day. Thanks for the comment

[@nicknichols3810]

Excellent video. Appreciate the historical photos at the beginning, that's a cool touch.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks, Nick, glad you enjoyed and appreciate the feedback

[@jimmyluttrell5741]

Thank you for displaying Hazard in such a positive manner.

[@realappalachia]

It's a great city, glad you enjoyed it

[@juliehartley2414]

Enjoyed this & all of your videos! Very informantive & funny! And Melody

[@realappalachia]

I sure hope Melody listens to you, Julie lol. Thank you!

[@ninasuzman4794]

I grew up in hazard my granny and Paw lived there. I sure do miss it, beautiful ❣️

[@realappalachia]

It’s really holding up strong and we loved seeing that

[@SpookyAppalachia]

This is great! My two year old pointed and the goose at the beginning yelling “duck”! I haven’t spent a lot of time In Kentucky, maybe I should change that and do the bourbon trail.

[@SpookyAppalachia]

PS weather looks better than South West Virginia today!

[@realappalachia]

That’s a great idea! And that’s so funny about your little one cause I kept wanting to call it a duck too haha - Melody

[@beverlyproudfoot583]

Thanks, I've only heard of Hazard. Now I've enjoyed it with y'all

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for riding along with us

[@mattgilly1924]

It is my understanding from friends of ours that live in Covington, GA that the Dukes of Hazard had many, many scenes that were filmed in that area. In fact, many movies have been filmed in that area.

[@joeylowry874]

Shout-out my hometown! Love y'all!

[@realappalachia]

Thank ya so much, Joey

[@bettywells1308]

Wow! My mother was born in Perry County, in Combs, Ky.

[@scottcraft1000]

I'm from Somerset KY, we all used to go to the Hillbilly Palace in Hazard They had a great live band and good cocktails lol

[@christasumner4020]

At 18:37 Melody noticed it looked like an old building that had been updated. It was once a hospital

[@pgjc756]

yep that's where my kinfolk is from. Also have some family from Clayhole... apparently near the Blue Fugates. Also have some family from Breathitt county too.

[@arniearnett1042]

I lived on Baker Street in the mid sixties. Love Hazard my adopted Kentucky home.

[@stevee5519]

My hometown! Love it here!❤

[@realappalachia]

It’s a great place!

[@1940limited]

Thanks for visiting Hazard, a place I've often thought about exploring mostly because of an online friend there, who has since passed away. I enjoyed getting a good look at the town and especially the historic photos. Another place that sounds intriguing is Viper, KY which I think is close to Hazard. Maybe you'll hit that place in your travels, sometime. Thanks.

[@realappalachia]

Ohhhhhh you just had to mention Viper lol. We drove down there on this trip and almost got into a brawl crossing the mountain. The video also turned out to be not so great so it may never see the light of day lol

[@hazardflameworks9822]

viper is in perry county hazard is the city ;)

[@LadyRebel33]

Love this ! I’d also like to see you do a visit Hyden a city over from hazard and feature Mary Breckinridge midwives.. some of the last midwives to ride horses delivered me ! Also named me …

[@realappalachia]

thats a great story. Hyden is on our hit list. I have a very good friend who wrote a book about Mary Breckinridge so it is special to us

[@LadyRebel33]

@@realappalachia my grandparents would invite the nurse / students to come watch tv and have dinner on Sunday’s .. my aunt would drive them places many didn’t have transportation… I love to watch the videos about them .. I’m hoping to go visit the wendover house .. and a few other places there , if my health will allow it . Or maybe I could just enjoy your visit

[@anitanapier8591]

My hometown! The structure you didn’t know what it was at the north end Of town was actually a swinging bridge which led to the L&N railroad yards. That was the only way to get to The yards for many years. It was torn down a Few years ago. The first time you drove down Main Street, you ran a stop Sign. You should have gone into Peoples Bank, it’s a gorgeous building. The building in Lovell St. With the porch was actually a hospital at one time, called Hurst Snyder. You made a good video, just wish it was longer.

[@realappalachia]

Wow, thanks for all that great info, that really helped clear a lot of our questions up

[@christasumner4020]

At 14:43 that was a walking bridge from l&n yards to town.

[@johnwhite993]

Man to be able to go back in time to the ‘30’s and ‘50’s. When times were so simple. Tough but not so much of a rat race like today. Keep rockin the hat Melody. Looking good

[@realappalachia]

thanks so much, John

[@tasossaros8375]

Thanks 😊

[@realappalachia]

Thank you

[@jimc.goodfellas]

We all lose our heads sometimes...the important thing is, ya put it back on!

[@rankensm1]

I remember the Goose! My mother graduated from MC Napier HS just west I think of it. My father is from Perry county❤️❤️

[@ronc7743]

I'm a Virginia Combs. I'll have to visit!

[@virginiathompson7978]

I have been to the downtown area of Hazard to the CIRCLE T RESTAURANT in Hazard

[@KennethCombs-m8s]

You all should go to Hindman Ky. just up the road on I 80 east

[@realappalachia]

We went there about 2 years ago or so a bit after the flood. I love Hindman

[@hazardflameworks9822]

a lot of people look down on our little small town. I had a boss in Winchester that when he found out where I was from he said I am surprised you wear shoes and alot of other comments but to me it has always been home.

[@realappalachia]

Some people have terrible attitudes. They have no idea how good the people are from these areas.

[@The_Boogie_Woogie_King]

Did you just blow that stop sign at 9:26???? 😅😅😅😅😅

[@realappalachia]

Yeah I didn’t see it in person or when I edited the video so I need someone to take my license

[@steveelliott7293]

Take people on the Hatfield & McCoy trail, it starts in Kimball WV

[@realappalachia]

We’d like to if we could work it out

[@barbraschmidt2216]

In GA

[@paperbakriter77]

They really didn't, but I'm I'm from KY so we'll just go with that! 😉😆🤪 "The show is about two young male cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, who live in rural Georgia, Hazzard County, GA and are on probation for moonshine-running."

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Do you know how Perry County Central High School got the name for their mascot? It’s pretty cool.

[@realappalachia]

had no idea until i saw your comment and went on the search, that was really cool

[@appalachiangunman9589]

@@realappalachia my high school history teacher made that connection for us. We played against Perry Central in football so we all knew about the name of the county and city as it’s less than an hour away. We hadn’t however heard about Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry until then.

[@tammiettt]

Born in Hazard in 1960. First home was in Pigeonroost.

[@michaelmiddleton7743]

Awesome work!!

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thomastommy1192]

Hey Guys, Sometimes when you are videoing the places you visit. I see buildings and homes with for sale signs on them. You should try listing some of these places on your videos. That may improve your viewers in large numbers. Just a suggestion. Stay well & safe.

[@realappalachia]

thanks for the tip, something to consider

[@westfolk]

Shane..... 9:27 and 9:47 nice stop.

[@realappalachia]

holy smokes, that was so bad that I didn't even notice it when I was editing - someone needs to take my license

[@phongpit]

I noticed on the map that Krypton is just a little ways NW of Hazard, is that where they mine kryptonite? 🙃 (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

[@realappalachia]

that is confidential information lol

[@srvrocks4964]

Old high school is still there. Apartments today.

[@virginiathompson7978]

I live in Columbus Indiana & my pastor does too & he is from Hazard Kentucky & lives in Columbus as well his family stuff has a church there called CLEAR FORK CHURCH OF GOD

[@realappalachia]

Very cool! Small world! - Melody

[@Frankenberry]

I was born, raised, and still live here in hazard ky. I also come from the combs family. This is not a tourist mecca lol

[@foxmulder4269]

very interesting, would like to visit and Thanks

[@realappalachia]

thanks for checking it out

[@christasumner4020]

My home town

[@chitaylor2775]

My father is from hazard still have family there. His mother's name is Emma Combs

[@LadyRebel33]

My family knew the family that built the goose house.. I have been inside many times

[@trixier6505]

Good video!

[@brendalane4228]

I wish all towns were able to fix their's up too.

[@samwilliamson1697]

duke of hazard

[@heatherfulmore3412]

Oh so this is where they made the show " Dukes of Hazard". Daisy Dukes

[@livnichol6446]

❤ Breathitt County raised me

[@eprohoda]

man~ Hoow u doing?. breathtaking sharing,talk you later- :))

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for the visit

[@MrWildlife168]

My mom grow up in the holler behind the goose

[@realappalachia]

Oh that’s cool! Did it have a cool name like Mother Goose Holler?? - Melody

[@benandcis]

Want to see more of ky

[@harrywest2780]

Love ❤️

[@realappalachia]

thank ya, Harry

[@Frankenberry]

Ok... I gotta call you out. I'm a full patch member of Backwudz vipers.... We are a CLUB.... not a gang.

[@J.RO.]

Wonder if that's where the dukes of Hazzard was filmed... maybe not

[@realappalachia]

no, I don't think any was ever filmed there but some of the cast came to a festival one year way back when the series was on the air

[@rivervine]

Hey guys! Thanks so much for coming to Eastern Kentucky! I did a video about Hazard a few months ago. You can see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGnk6yXbMhlgsU

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for sharing, Gwen! Great job!! - Melody

[@BrianVincent-k6g]

9:26 ya broke the law. Go pay your ticket.

[@1940limited]

Once I thought the town might have been named because of the floods and it being a "hazard" to live there, but I was wrong about that! 🙂

[@realappalachia]

That would actually make a lot of sense

[@floydcrase625]

I'm a descendent of Combs Witts Campbell s and Eversoles of Perry County

[@chubbawubba6959]

Did y'all run into Roscoe P Train?

[@realappalachia]

it was more of a Cletus kind of day lol

[@chubbawubba6959]

@@realappalachia Nice! LOL

[@pgjc756]

I wasn't singing....I was reciting lyrics in a rhythmic voice 🤣😂😅

[@realappalachia]

Welllllll… lol

[@easternkentuckyoutdoors8092]

That’s where my kin is originally from. Hazard is a nice lil town

[@virginiathompson7978]

I am from Harlan County Kentucky

[@easternkentuckyoutdoors8092]

@@virginiathompson7978 Harlan county is nice. Hope to make a trip up there again

[@realappalachia]

that part of Eastern Kentucky is great to visit and a lot of history

[@Kingofthecountry7484]

This is my home

[@benandcis]

I like to travel with you guys I like to get lost

[@cherylharper5835]

Vic (as in Victor) CO ...Slow down a little.

[@campingwithcruz5808]

Hey now I’m a Yankee a live in Indiana lol😂

[@realappalachia]

I would say over half our viewers are Yankees like you, just some teasing...ya darn Yankee lol. Thanks for watching 😃

[@campingwithcruz5808]

Lol 😂 It’s fine my daughter lives in Middlesboro Kentucky by the Cumberland Gap so I’m getting ready to go down there in a week can’t wait love it in the Appalachian mountains

[@realappalachia]

@@campingwithcruz5808 ​ safe travels - fall colors are slowly starting to come in so I hope you get to experience them

[@campingwithcruz5808]

Thank you 😊 love the fall