West Jefferson, NC & Whitetop Mountain, VA

Join us as we visit Ashe County, NC and Grayson County, VA

[@lindablair919]

My address was White Top, VA when I was born. I was born in Jefferson, NC because that was the nearest hospital. Everyone in my mom’s family lived in VA but went to school in NC. They were tobacco farmers but switched to Christmas trees. A lot of the time White Top still has snow on top of the mountain in the summer. I grew up in Smyth Co (Marion, VA). Mom ended up living near Grayson-Highlands Park. From the park you can look in the valley and see a church and cemetery-final resting place for many of my relatives. I live in FL now and miss the mountains but love the ocean too! I just returned from the GA mountains and the fall leaves were beautiful!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I'm just now seeing your comment, and we are actually sitting in the North Georgia mountains, eating at the Dillard House. Thank you for sharing your comment and your memories. West Jefferson and Southwest Virginia is very nice. We've been to Grayson Highlands, but it's been several years.

[@koalabear6722]

Very nice! We enjoyed our fall drives on the Smokies. Absolutely beautiful ! Weather was great! Nice people, crowded here &, there but expected for that time of year . Bears on Roaring Fork Motor Trail. Saw nothing in the Cove! Not even a deer! Strange......Lil River Rd was breath taking with color 😊

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Little River Road is one of our favorite fall drives. We are going to be up there next weekend, but if it's really colorful now, we will probably miss most of the color along that road. We will probably also try Roaring Fork Road.

[@ritalockett9788]

My Daughter and I just got back from visiting North Carolina ,Gatlinburg and parts of the Blue Ridge the color was beautiful.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

So glad you got to go, and that you had a wonderful time with your daughter.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Was fun to see this. Bumpy roads. Glad I could go along 😊 God bless

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching. God bless you, as well.

[@tja3495]

Thanks for the video, the view was beautiful and the drive would be so nice trying to find the mountain top. I appreciate you naming the roads to the final destination. Be Safe.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Our pleasure! We try to include as much information as possible, in case someone wants to know how to get there. Whitetop Mountain was tough to find.

[@doristaylor6684]

Love love love y’all’s videos!! Thank you so much!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thanks so much! You're very welcome.

[@judyparker8283]

That was a pretty view at the top of Whitetop Mountain! Enjoyed your video!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thanks for watching!

[@beverlyhill6783]

I agree about the roads - bet they want to keep it remote from a lot of traffic - you found a lovely area

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Probably. But a person could really damage their vehicle on that road.

[@mountaingrown6200]

If y'all want some really pretty views of the leaves try elk knob State Park on top that's our favorite place to take pictures of the leaves. We don't live very far from there so I guess we're bais😂.

[@angiesue3811]

Loved this video..such amazing views!! Bless you both for all the hard work.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate you watching.

[@angelaefird596]

If the drought is effecting them the will feel it.I am everything is still green.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Are you referring to the leaves? I'm sorry, but I don't remember what I said about a drought in that video. There were drought conditions going on at that time. I may have made reference to it, but I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to.

[@jenniferbarnes1053]

Pretty area my Mom birthday is Oct. 21 she would be 96. Happy Birthday to your Dad also. They live on in our hearts.Thanks for taking us along to see this area I've never seen.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for your kind comment. So very sorry for the loss of your mom. We appreciate you watching, and so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@amberbryant8141]

It’s very nice West Jefferson town. ❤

[@NCMemoryMakers]

It really is!

[@John_Dollar]

Just pass buffalo road is my family’s place. Always love visiting home and y’all done a great job on this video, thanks so much. Subscribed!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much for the subscription, and for commenting. So glad you enjoyed the video of the area you are from. I noticed your last name is Dollar. Do you know where Dollar Mace Road is, very close to Buffalo Road?

[@John_Dollar]

@@NCMemoryMakers Yes sir That was my Uncle Mace. My family place is on Dollar road which is about a mile past buffalo road on the left. After viewing your published video list I see we frequently visit the same places. You guys do wonderful work!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@John_Dollar We bought our boxer from someone who raises them, on Mace Dollar Road.

[@John_Dollar]

@@NCMemoryMakers Oh nice! I’ll have to ask who that might be when I go back up. Are you familiar with the Virginia Creeper mural in town? That’s on my Aunt Jo’s old tire store. I remember as a kid the train coming right through our front yard and being thrown candy from the engineers. Also have family in Lansing and Helton area which y’all commented on. Looking forward to watching more of the videos!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@John_Dollar I'm not familiar with that mural, but I'll have to check it out. We ate at the Log House in Lansing for lunch, this past October. Really enjoyed it. I wish I could remember the names of the people we bought him from, but that's been about 10 years.

[@patk4901]

Thanks for showing prices. Helps me out

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You're very welcome.

[@Phillip-yy4fr]

Hope you had a good time during your trip. I don't know what is going on here with the leaves since they seem to be running behind and the colors are not as pretty as they normally are in my area of North Georgia. It's cool like fall but we have not had any rain in over a month so that may have something to do with it. Noticed at the start and end of your video there was a cute furry little head that kept popping up in the seat behind you. Have a blessed day and safe travels.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, my dogs always find a way into the videos...LOL. We have had a couple of rains here over the past week and a half. Hope you get some soon.

[@stephenstephenson4594]

I'm happy you both could visit your father's grave and I'm happy you could come to Virginia because that is my home state

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, we enjoyed our day together. Thank you for watching.

[@smoky_mountain_treasure_hunter]

great video

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you!

[@deborahmoore1111]

We loved Shatley Springs. I’m loosing hope in it reopening. Sad.

[@beverlyhill6783]

Me too - It’s so sad - Wish they would open up -

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, their last Facebook post about reopening, was in March. I honestly think the new owners are doing a terrible job of keeping people informed.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, and I wish the new owners would do a better job of informing people of the progress.

[@cecilbrown6692]

I really love your videos, they are very informative and interesting. I was wondering if you all have ever been to the north Georgia mtns .the fall colors are beautiful this time of year.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We went to Helen and Dahlonega the year before last, on Black Friday. We made videos there. We've been to Brasstown Bald, Helen, and Dahlonega a couple of times.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We just had supper in the North Georgia mountains tonight.

[@pinkyswearzadventures]

Beautiful impromptu drive!!!ღ ✿ (¯`🍁´¯).✫* `*.¸.* ´* Fabulous Fall 🍂

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thanks for watching!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

these places really do need better signs

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, they do. I would say we drove 15 miles round-trip out of our way, because of the lack of signage.