Exploring the Secret US Government Town with No Internet & Phone Service (100% Disconnected?)

[@FeyFili]

I loved meeting you guys and getting to spend a few awesome days going around the area I care so much about! Thank you for everything!!! You all are sososo caring and amazing! Yes Theory fan for life

[@YesTheory]

Kate! Can't describe how lucky we felt meeting you and having you as our spontaneous guide. So many great memories and clearly from the comments everyone loves you singing!! Can't wait for the album :)

[@SmokeyChipOatley]

You’re so incredibly talented! Follow your dreams.

[@jforozco12]

your singing was otherworldly! hope you follow up on your dreams and publish an album

[@ezNotez]

Your voice is absolutely beautiful! It’s such a pleasure to listen to, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@xerinx77]

Shoutout to Kate’s boss!! That woman gives me such great momma bear vibes. So nice of her to let Kate off work 🫶🏻

[@SkillzOfficalContent]

sht up you goofy ahh sounding bru

[@YesTheory]

An incredible woman! We had great chats with her off-camera as well. If anyone swings by Virginia make sure to visit her place (Monterey Inn)

[@onair6652]

Well said ❤

[@karljakober]

i mean shout out to kate too, she was awesome

[@shimmeries]

I've only gotten to like 5 and a half minutes in but I already love both of those ladies so much. They are just so warm and welcoming.

[@laurenstandifer]

as an astrophysics major, when he said his name was Jay Lockman, my jaw literally dropped, you guys met someone who I could only ever dream of meeting

[@PaulaTheLittleOne]

Why only dream of it? 🤔

[@rogink]

Looks like you just need to hang around the parking lot to meet him!

[@ZenShoots]

doesn't look like its very hard to meet him and he seems quite friendly haha. make that dream come true XD

[@Nominokoni]

It's a dream because you may be an introvert?😂

[@thanhhuynh272]

Tasmanian here. My father once worked for/with Grote Reber. He came here to Tas to get as far away from low frequency radio waves as possible…(stuff below 30MHz)…where the ionosphere was reflective. On very long, cold winter noghts the ionodphere would neutralize eniugh for him to “see out” at 1MHz. (AM radio band frequency). His Telescope was a phased affay of dipoles, phasing allower for N-S beam directing and for E-W directing he just used the Earth’s rotation. This was all at Denouston, a sheep grazing property just north east of Bothwell, where Grote had built his Passive Solar House. All his gear ran from batteries and the older stiff used 1 volt valves, 1T4’s and the like. He showed me the head amp from his first dish from Illnois, it was sll point to point and had two 955 acorn valves in it. At Denouston, he used sodium tetraborate around the bases of the poles of his phased array to keep the insects and other lifeforma from rotting them off st ground level. The statement in the video about “cow poo and low noise amps” was also very evident at Grote’s site. Later, when I was at Uni, we had to buy this text book for Astronomy, think the suthor was Abell, and had a pucture of Centarus A on the cover I recall….after I got it, i just opened in randomly in the middle…as you do…and there was a pictire of Grote as a chapter heading….I knew where he had sn office, sbout 2Km away, so I took the book there to show him. When he saw the pucture in the book, he said in his mild Illinois accent, “Oh yeah, this one was in 1962!” And he signed his name across it and put the date of the pucture on it….I had not asked him to do this, he just did it of his own volition. That book is now a treasured possession now he has been passed these 22 years. Could tell loads of stories about him, like the time he burned my mothers apple slice, or “buried” my brother in sacks of sodium tetraborate…but that’t for another day. Jay Lockman has many similar personality trats to Grote, “they know thsy are ‘famous’ but they downply it to the maxx” and a really humble, logical and polite and have lots of diverse interests….like the Messherschmidt three wheeler car in his bathroom! I’m really glad i knew Grote reber, pity more of the modern generation don’t know of him and use him as a role model….the worl would be a far better place.

[@ZacAlsop]

This video was full of incredible people, love that you went old school with the approach

[@realgoatzy]

really was!

[@YesTheory]

This was truly one of those “let’s see how this goes” type of episodes. No plan and this time not even any service/internet the whole time to contact anyone.. We just aimed to arrive with the most open energy and some intentions of what we were seeking and somehow everything just lined up in ways that confused even us. Blessed to have met Kate, Daphna and Jay Lockman who all blew us away with their kindness and stories. We hope you all enjoyed the adventure as much as we did 🙏

[@TJ_Travelz]

Y’all are truly the best at this 👌🎥

[@AgentTrust]

Definitely did! Magical ❤

[@Kboblakin]

Come visit me in Farmville, VA. I've got plenty to talk about from history from Jamestown all the way up to now. I would love to host Yes theory!

[@LbB-e8j]

yea but you can get tesla internet and put it on a tree! they have cellphone and internet blockers! if you look in any state govt office they have the same things!

[@LbB-e8j]

my neighbor owns a whole satelight in space! I sware too god he rents it too verizon and cell companies! he was so rich he had a private italian chef flew in... but he died of eating like too much truffle butter and stuff heart attack! he had a RR phatom 3 months before it came out~! in the 90s i beleive

[@Triqii]

Kate embodies all the truly beautiful things about Appalachia. Wear your heart on your sleeve, be open and caring and treat everyone like your own. I wish nothing but the best for her

[@Naber_Dan]

As an old man it's amazing how small decisions in your life change your life entirely. When I was 19, with no money, I decided to go around the world! It happened and changed my life.

[@lisalarouge6309]

I love her braid

[@fmcsound3609]

So Mote It Be! Kate experiences lifelong success

[@nowayhilljay1585]

I’ll say what you’re all thinking, why is this the most beautiful girl that we’ve seen? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DenDave_]

On the off chance that Kate sees this, your voice is absolutely stunning. The guys were blessed to have you as their guide.

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

She will b a Huge KZbin music hit

[@CleverPolarBear]

She made a youtube channel! @Feyfili is where you can find her.

[@SaltNBattery]

She wrote a comment, they pinned it.

[@ImAstroCodm]

@ハンドルを入力中only 11 subscribers 💀

[@Chadmi333]

thanks

[@sandypiper9454]

As a Gen X, what I find most entertaining about this quiet zone is that this is largely how we grew up before the 90s. Paper maps, no phones, no internet, we did have TV and cable, but you wrote everything down, and you lived in the present with those who were literally around you in the moment. You had landlines and tried to stretch that phone cord all the way from the kitchen to your room where you shut the door, line underneath, and hoped your siblings and parents couldnt hear you talking to your boyfriend. Real books, bikes, etc. Hearing this called old fashioned or treated like some foreign concept is boggling and interesting.

[@kongnewton7643]

That's a fact. It crazy to see how fascinated they are to be where there is no internet 😂

[@JonnyQest666]

I want to go back to those times.

[@sandypiper9454]

@JonnyQest666 yes, and your name reminded me of those Johnny Quest shows. Those were great

[@leonj5589]

“While we were downloading maps before we went offline” I blurted out ‘just buy a paper map?!’

[@cjreber9217]

For being thrown on the spot, and a little nervous, she did a great little song,

[@lucaslangen3059]

that vibrato is so out of what im used to, gave me goosebumps!

[@BrianHurry]

I would listen to that again for sure

[@slumppydev]

@@lucaslangen3059 gave me goosebumps aswell

[@BhappyD]

@@lucaslangen3059I got goosebumps too! My favorite kind of singer/musician is the kind that can give me goosebumps and surpasses a strictly auditorial experience. I want to feel the music, and she certainly delivered that!

[@jckelsey]

It was a haunting and beautiful song

[@TheDetourDuo]

Because Kate said "yes," her musical career might take off in ways she might never even imagined. That's what I love about these videos!

[@mrnon0z]

Bad boy records is looking at this video close

[@voitkampff]

Where can we find Kate's music online?

[@drymicrofibretowel]

@@voitkampffher channel is @FeyFili

[@broidk8291]

@@voitkampff look at the pinned comment under this video

[@rajbirj988]

@@voitkampffshe commented on this video I think it’s the top comment on the page she has like 2 videos posted I think

[@telecasterman18]

This was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Not even exaggerating. The old fashioned way of meeting people, the realness of the people. Man, this is just so very cool!

[@TheMysteryDriver]

There's some cool videos like the gov help set up an alarm at a cabin with a directional antenna for a fire alarm.

[@trinitywright7122]

How life should be right

[@Coincidence_Theorist]

9:46. Wish she had sung more. So beautiful

[@WatchTashi]

WV is so underrated. God fearing, Salt of the Earth ppl. I know exactly where this is. My dad was born very close to there.

[@MichiaMakes]

I have family in other Appalachian areas who live this way. They didn’t decide to live that way. They are STUCK! There are no opportunities, education is unbelievably, let’s say, subpar. Don’t get me wrong, I love visiting and quiet time and slowing down. But we really need to stop romanticizing being poor.

[@itchson]

Its amazing not only how guys connect with strangers, but also that you make strangers connect with each other. You guys are always making the world a better place for people. Thank you.

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

Born and raised I WV my entire 45 yrs. Kate sings so perfectly. Irish/Appalachia. Made me teary-eyed. Great episode. TY for visiting my home.

[@Poseoptional01]

💯🇺🇸🫡

[@Legionnaire7777]

The Scots Irish are everywhere 👍🏻

[@pk3]

Ah.. I was wondering why does the Appalachian mountain song has Irish accent. No wonder.

[@ericainbloom]

@@pk3 Irish and Scots were basically shoved into the hills of West Virginia. it was the only land that was "left" to give to people during the time and thats why we are known for being impoverished and uneducated. The stigma the scots irish already had before settling in the states was exactly that. Irish people weren't even considered white for a long time, but their own race. Obviously, they were white, but it was a prejudice against the Irish people that other white Europeans had, ONLY other white Europeans, to make that clear. Too poor and uneducated to be considered white. A lot of Irish people immigrated to the US, because of how impoverished they were in their home country. Especially if there was more than one child, the oldest would be the only one to have a leg up in life, because they would ultimately inherit their family home and land. The younger ones had to do what they could to get by after that. A big reason why there were so many Irish on the Titanic, it boarded in Belfast, first. There is a documentary about the Irish who were lost to the Titanic. Feel free to fact check me on some of this, my memory is not what it used to be, and I try my best to fact check myself when responding. Just be kind about it, because I enjoy sharing knowledge that none of us are born with and I also enjoy learning from others with respect to one another.

[@daviddoran8474]

@@Legionnaire7777 Scots Irish is a language serparate from Irish Irish (Gaeilge). You're either Scottish, or Irish.

[@mollyferguson6644]

I can't beleive Yes Theory came to Appalachia. I've lived in these mountains my whole life and we tend to get a lot of stereotypes put on us, like being poor and uneducated. So it really warms my heart to see you guys show the real side of Appalachians.

[@JakkeJakobsen]

They're showing uneducated people, I'm still waiting for peer reviewed research on "electro sensitivity".

[@YesTheory]

We heard about the stereotypes before going and it was even a person who “warned” us. What we met was truly something special. We can’t wait to be back 🫶

[@Smootier]

@@JakkeJakobsen It's weird watching people within geographical deadzones complain about people outside those deadzones. They're entirely unaware of the world around them, and why people think what they think about them. Theres a reason why a lot of those states vote a certain way, and it's because of the geography and what they're exposed to. They know what they know, so they think they're educated and informed; while remaining blissfully ignorant of everything else.

[@Voodooblue89]

@@Smootierimagine having the audacity to respond to someone’s KZbin comment basically telling them they are dumb and come from a land surrounded by dumb people who are ignorant and don’t know what is good for them in elections, etc. In terms of thoughts to keep to yourself, that’s right near the top.

[@codedestroy680]

If anything this perpetrated my beliefs on you guys being uneducated and living up to stereotypes because you guys absolutely are 😂

[@DonutsandDumbbells09]

Watching this, my husband and I couldn’t stop saying “Wow this looks so much like Northern Ireland!” (Where we live) and the music that she sang sounds SO Irish. With a little deep diving, we discovered that the Appalachian mountain range used to be connected to Scotland, Ireland and Wales before Pangea split up and when settlers from the above moved to America, they especially liked it there because it looked so much like home hence the Celtic music influence. Mind blown 🤯

[@katie4165]

100%! American Music history is fascinating. I took a couple classes on it in college just for fun and they were easily my favorite. So many emotions and stories passed down through music.

[@trappilyblk]

thanks for sharing this comment! absolutely mind-opening!

[@JacobFriel]

I'm from here and never really made this connection... I've looked at pictures, always wanted to travel to Ireland, given my last name is Irish. And I always thought it looked like here, but this just confirms it for me, thank you!

[@jenibarra385]

Thank you for sharing this because I was wondering why her singing sounded like it had Irish influence

[@LumiSisuSusi]

It really does look like home to us Welsh, Irish and Scottish doesn't it 😊. I live in Finland now and it's so flat, I miss the mountains and valleys and the rugged undulating countryside expanses

[@DouglasJenkins]

My wife's father, Charles Potts, served a United Methodist parish of 6 churches the year the National Radio Observatory began construction. My wife and her brothers all got to roam and play in that area growing up. They still return to the area to hunt and fish. This is a well-done video, sensitive to the people, and exposes others to West Virginia's range of beauty and possibilities.

[@rest0re871]

Kate's singing over the B-role legit gave me goosebumps. That's some talent. She was as great addition to this video!

[@MikeEwart-w5n]

that started out as an addition but she definitely turned it into an audition !

[@easybreezy4559]

Goosebumps also! Amazing

[@DOGormanAD]

she's right, though. That's mountain music. It all sounds that good and full of soul :>

[@Geeksmithing]

*B-Roll ;) as in a film roll.

[@NaiNicole]

Same!!!!!!

[@ClaudiaAitaCosta]

"You get her into any trouble, I will kick your ass" . No minced words. I love her.

[@Zach-sg5uu]

Oh sure! 😂

[@michaelbryan5910]

This is my introductory video to this channel and i was blown away. i couldn't stop smiling. absolutely love these kind of videos!

[@YesTheory]

So happy to have you here. Next Sunday a new video is coming! :)

[@samjohnson2801]

Same

[@DubTheCreator]

They got some hidden gems on the page .. def recommend some of the older videos too

[@mistletoe4961]

Yes Theory is binge worthy in every episode.

[@JasonAlexander-em8cg]

Same here

[@michaellochmueller1100]

Just as the old saying goes 'There is a reason for everything" my wife and I were searching for something fascinating and educational to relax and watch. This popped up and blew our expectations out of this galaxy . We subscribed and will view all your episodes. Thank you for your talents and sharing them with us.

[@silentraindropsfell]

This was my first Yes Theory video as well, and I've now watched their videos daily for the past month, catching up on 10 years of uplifting stories. So grateful to have come across this channel, this community, and these wonderful guys! Already have Matt's book, the Spark card game, and a Seek Discomfort hoodie on the way. 💜

[@LarelTeter]

That incredible band you met is Juanita Fireball and the Continental Drifters! It’s my friend Jonny’s parents and their friends. They’re not just any Appalachian Old Time band, but truly one of the most beloved old time bands in the region. I’ve been to many late night porch pickin’ sessions with them, and their son is the one who taught me how to play old time clawhammer banjo (the unique style of banjo playing they’re using)❤

[@lauriaktahi]

that is so cool! all these connections for ppl, amazjng!

[@ryanbw]

Kate's vocal style is so unique and powerful: I had constant chills the whole time she was singing!

[@UntetheredBanshee]

COvering Jean Ritchie's Barbra Allen, does a great job!

[@MrBobthesquid]

She sounds like Valerie June!

[@Powersproductions130]

Sir, this is a no simp zone.

[@ScullCandy56]

it really calls back to the origins of the people of appalacia... the whole area was originally colonized by Irish and Scottish immigrants during our country's founding and that style of music is a quintessential part of Irish and Scottish culture. The people in the area are usually DIRECT descendants of the original settlers so its basically a direct lineage back to the homeland.

[@andrewliszak1072]

Same she sounds amazing

[@BrandonReed-cs3lf]

Me and my dad happened upon this place 20 yrs ago while doing our annual motorcycle trip. It was a drizzly day and kinda eerie to see this looking down the road way ahead of us. I'll never forget it. Was such a beautiful area of WV. It was such a straight valley....mountains going up on both sides! It's cool to see a video with the history of it. Thank you for sharing this! It brought back memories.....lost my dad last Christmas, but have a lot of great memories of places we found on two wheels in our Appalachian mountains!

[@jenniferanne4143]

Yea, me & my ol' man did US-250 from Richmond VA to Wheeling WV, wild road !

[@BrandonReed-cs3lf]

@jenniferanne4143 It's very beautiful through there!

[@chicagoturntablism]

This is the 1st video I’ve watched from you guys. One of the best things I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I got goosebumps. Thank you.

[@gnomeishappy]

I just need to say this, I’m so glad steffan was added to the team

[@ahau09]

he's such a gigantic cringey dork!! 🤐

[@abbe8808]

@@ahau09 ?

[@thelondoner1526]

I just wished they teamed him up with the Belarusian girl from the Belarus video. They seemed to be twins, such a perfect connection lol wished she was incorporated in the team and joining many adventures with Steffan

[@i-am-your-conscience]

@@thelondoner1526 Yeah, it is a bit weird to me. Yes Theory is such a "mens club", with women only there as guests and for nice thumbnails. Are you guys feel uncomfortable with women in the team? Then seek discomfort :P :D Other reasons I could think of are jealous girlfriends. I really hope they expand the team to women. Any women is okay, doesnt have to be as beautiful and angelic as Kate ;)

[@silkedavid8876]

It seems so unreal that you always meet these amazing and appropriate people, but you put that energy out there and the universe rewards you.

[@YesTheory]

You know, a funny moment was when Kate had to take a breather and walk away for a second after not understanding how we could get so lucky to find everything we were looking for 😆 Both Staffan and were amazed but having someone experience it for the first time next to us also made us realize like “what the heck is going on!” Despite having had that serendipity happen before, it’s always wonderful when we encounter it again, and will always he grateful for it! 🙏

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

That was an amazing video 🤯😱

[@VivBeyer1111]

@@YesTheory These things will always be happening to you because of your open positive mindset. Thoughts LITERALLY programme experience in this simulation !

[@drymicrofibretowel]

I believe theres a lot of cut footage that is not all that perfect and appropriate. That goes for every youtuber, influencer, which makes people think that everything these people do is perfect. But they’re just humans too.

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

The universe is full of those surprises when u believe and actually be active in the universal vibes just waving by !

[@Cazadoris]

My dog just reacted to Kate's singing!! he became aware of the sound and started howling. So beautiful!!!

[@mrnon0z]

🧢

[@Lynxx-yj1du]

🤨

[@Joy-Marie369]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Atrainswrld]

🎓

[@alanspooner6641]

This video randomly popped up on my homepage and OH my god I am glad it did. Everything fell in place perfectly, from meeting Kate and then ending up meeting Jay (probably one of the most important people in his field of work), to ending up back at his house and the Kate getting to play music with him. You have got yourselves another subscriber.

[@wvgal7788]

I was born and raised in southern WVa. When kate started singing, i got chills and cried. It's so beautiful, especially with the acoustics in that empty church. ❤

[@donnamays24]

Same…I’m in Western NC…so few people left who can sing like that…and Kate being so young..her voice was absolutely breathtaking in that church! ❤

[@quickdeuce]

@@donnamays24 Same,, I live in Washington State near Seattle. I've been a fan of the music Miss Kate sang and when she started singing,, I broke down and cried too.WHY did that happen? I don't know.Perhaps the quality of her voice, the way she sang the words most likely it was the way she met the guys - totally by weird accident - then having her guide the guys around the "Quiet Zone" and discover her amazing talent. She being willing to sing in front of the world,, the entire experience simply blew my mind. My soul felt better. EDIT: At the end of the film my mind went into overload when we were treated to only a moment of the group playing and singing,, then a second of two of Miss Kate adding her wonderful voice. I join all others who HOPE we get to hear the group WITH Miss Kate woven among them,, what an amazing treat that would be,, WAIT! The guys have talked her into starting her own KZbin channel,, perhaps our hopes will come to fruition and we'll get to learn more about this!! 🙂

[@KmK4924]

That was MAGIC. My favorite part.

[@tahliaisland3304]

Im a black women and don't know much about Mountain music..her voice is beautiful

[@MaryKountz-oi3gb]

❤

[@hannahbanana2413]

Being a West Virginian my whole life, every time I see a big KZbinr making cool and positive content in our misunderstood state, my heart gets so so happy! Thank you for visiting these mountains❤️

[@wannabewoodsmith4217]

Do you have any idea what hotel that would be at 19:20 I would love to take my wife there. She would ABSOLUTELY love that library

[@Mrskojak13]

@@wannabewoodsmith4217 Yes I would like to go also! I live in Elkins WV and that would be a nice getaway!

[@jbrumfield6090]

​@@Redfever4it's illegal

[@DanB3286]

@@wannabewoodsmith4217 West Virginia Retreat of The Inn at Mountain Quest I think I found it

[@DanB3286]

@@Mrskojak13 West Virginia Retreat of The Inn at Mountain Quest I think I found it

[@aubsdoodle3048]

This is my hometown!! This warms my heart that you guys stopped and gave it recognition. This is amazing to me. Wow. Good job!!!

[@KellyRyan-k9k]

The place without Internet?

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@aubsdoodle3048]

@@SkyKingCoins Absolutely, I see no clear reason as to get rid of the quiet zone. Will advocate!

[@SkyKingCoins]

@@aubsdoodle3048 Please make voice heard - send letter to editor at Pocahontas times, etc - Homeland secuirty is pushing hard to get coverage there. It's a national treasure we NEED to preserve! ?Once it's gone, it's gone for gooD!

[@molehead2k7]

Lol knew there was internet

[@joohan20]

Wow. This is my first Yes Theory. It really involves everything that I love, radio, astronomy, music, social interaction. When Kate sang it gave me goosebumps all over my body. Och till Thomas och Staffan, ursäkta uttrycken, men fasen vilka sköna snubbar ni är! Att ni på något sätt fick ödet att stråla ihop Kate och Jay är så jäkla bra!

[@M72398]

Sounds like my childhood in the 80-90s…. No internet, no phone. Best time of my life. Crave for those days. Those people are the most humble and intelligent people you will ever meet.

[@JohnDoe-hd5vd]

Of course you all would go to my hometown and literally meet the group of people that formed my childhood. Many nights were spent in that house doing exactly that with the Lockmans and everyone else. Seeing my friends parents in a yes theory video is pretty wild. Sad I wasn’t there to meet you all but honestly you met the best group of people you could have hoped for.

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Cooooool

[@KeepFocus023]

Thanks for sharing. Love Lockman's concluding comments. Looks like everything fell into place for you guys on this trip. Hope the young lady continues with her music. Great stuff.

[@naimahmcmillan1194]

What a serendipitous adventure! I love that there are no coincidences in this universe. We encounter other people for a reason whether we know it or not. ❤

[@rkstevenson5448]

I absolutely love when you guys stumble upon subscribers in the middle of nowhere. I think this video is definitely in my top three all time for you guys. Kate was fantastic (and what a voice!), the locals were friendly, the landscape was stunning... Just so cool. Thank you guys for this one.

[@TheSierra108]

Agree! Top one for me on many levels…❤

[@SteppieWick]

Kate is as a mystery in the mountains! A wonderful voice you can hear from far away and her beauty which spreads through the mountain rivers. Her hair which shines in the sun and blinds you a little bit but always just a little to far to reach! A great energy and good vibes, keep on the good vibes with the songs. And for everyone don't forget to spread a little love, we all need it! ❤️

[@loosilu]

You should be writing songs yourself!

[@SteppieWick]

​​@@loosiluThanks for that, I appreciate that! I do write quite a lot when my brain is tickling because all the impression around me. It gives me the feeling that I can be free without any limitations.

[@Syntech_864]

Eek u gucci lol😅

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Wow beautiful 😍 oh just lush ❤️

[@singmysong1167]

"when my brain is tickling"...loving it!.

[@elizabetharnold1714]

Living in Appalachia I kind of laughed when you were shocked about towns being 50 minutes apart. People in Appalachia are generally so kind and welcoming. It was amazing seeing your journey.

[@SuzanMiller-ou5kq]

I moved to the Shenandoah valley from Washington DC years ago and the biggest adjustment was all the stores were at least a half hour away . I’m used to it now and wouldn’t trade it for anything

[@variyasalo2581]

​@@jorgejiminez-rk1uuYou must not live along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and the DFW metroplex! It's become one solid city from end to end. I lived in San Angelo in the 90s, just as it was getting more populated. You must be in west Texas somewhere. I'd still like to see the McDonald Observatory telescope. Pretty awesome you had such a wonderful time.

[@thomaszachris289]

Just by "accident" stumbling on to this channel and clip was amazing. I usually just view technical documentaries and some times short reality soaps like "Pawn Stars" while enjoying a break. Your way of story telling is so refreshing and the way You approach your goal is inspiring. Now in native tounge: För sjutton grabbar, jag har själv alltid gjort det som verkat kul. Jag har rest USA på egen hand, på gott och ont. Storslagna naturupplevelser och en del utmaningar. Jag är nog vad man kan kalla en smula härdad men den värmen och glädjen ni förmedlade i klippet lämnar mig tårögd. Förbaskat bra jobbat! (Jädrar vilken söt tjej ni hittade!)

[@sethpertschi4550]

I worked for a company that did maintenance for the Green Bank Telescope. Me and like 4 other guys went down for a week and stayed in a house like 10 minutes away from the telescope. I even got to go up and walk out onto the dish, was a truly unique experience. Great video showing off this cool area for more people to learn about!

[@Chillsbrochills66]

Her singing was beautiful

[@WRover4669]

We had a camp basically across the street, maybe a a mile a way, from the observatory. I literally jumped out of my seat when I saw Mike Burns and his wife at the end of the video. He was playing fiddle with the WVU hat on. He was my stepmoms cousin and I have many great memories visiting them at their house and him and his brother playing guitar and singing at the family reunions at North Bend State Park. My past and one of my favorite KZbin channels just collided. Thank you!

[@lauriaktahi]

that is so awesome!❤

[@carsonbrown228]

I was so shocked too because they played at the National Youth Science Camp when I was there!

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@XxTavoRxX]

I had actually never seen any of your videos prior to this, i found it not only interesting and informative, but also quite entertaining. Subscribing for more

[@r3cluuse]

It doesn't matter what the video is, I always have tears in my eyes at the reminder your videos give me that humans are wholesome and beautiful.

[@recluseauhermitticus2033]

If we were so wholesome. We wouldn't be extorting each other for permission to share a planet NONE of us actually own through capitalism specifically real estate.

[@ulfe3253]

Her voice😮 holy crap, been listening to that part of the vid 15 times…such a great human being as well. A gem!

[@davevan8864]

Welcome to our home. After working as a computer analyst all over the country I moved here 22 years ago. It was my families area for many years prior. Thanks for the very well done story that shows why I moved back here. You guys would be a great fit if you ever wanted to come back. Thanks

[@Johnmonty85]

do you have interntet with out wifi?

[@davevan8864]

@@Johnmonty85 Wired internet is allowed. No Wi-Fi, cell towers or microwave. There are two trucks that patrol to enforce. Thx

[@nicholaswood9425]

This video made me feel the full spectrum of emotion. From hearing Kate’s spine tinglingly beautiful voice in that church, being able to view the quaint epic landscapes of the Appalachian mountains, the sense of community in a seemingly “disconnected” place, the sheer scale of that telescope, the knowledge of the universe gifted to us from Lockman, the confusing yet eye opening conversation with somebody who suffers with electromagnetic hypersensitivity and finally new friends creating music together and forming connections. Was honestly so amazing and made my evening. Thank you once again guys for such an educational and entertaining video! YT for life!

[@keosh777]

This was such an amazing episode. Well said :).

[@a3nofficial25]

Its confusing because like medical professionals say: its a psychological condition. EHS as a physical condition is as real as flat earth

[@EsotericNY]

As a representative of pre-internet humanity, this brought a few tears to my eyes. This is what 'social' used to mean.

[@althejazzman]

Yes I had many times in my childhood where I would just turn up unannounced at a friend's house to see if they were free.

[@firsttimecaller]

Green Bank still has internet access. Just not cellular service or wifi routers. Fixed, wireline service is common.

[@keosh777]

YES :). Our reality way back then. lol.

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@abhx214]

fullll body chills when Kate started singing 💞 incredible video once again, YT!

[@rory4656]

i started tearing up

[@HoldTheDark-o8e]

So much packed in one video. Lockman, what a wonderful and intelligent guy that gave you guys the time of day. Kate is cutie with gentle soul, amazing voice and unique ideals for her age. Kate's boss is a lovely and protective lady. The area itself is so interesting and gives off a very different type of energy.

[@cupojoego]

I've watched your videos from the very early days and it's stories like these that keeps me coming back. It's unbelievable how, no matter where you go, you just stumble upon people that help you tell an amazing story. It reminds us that there is more good and positivity in this world than we might think.

[@henzo6809]

There is more good than bad. We only see the bad

[@variyasalo2581]

It's what you focus on that matters. Expect good and the universe will reward you!

[@catbydie5]

Oh young ones, there are NO COINCIDENCES IN THESE MOUNTAINS! When you leave technology alone and come here your life blossoms and you remember where you came from! Welcome welcome welcome to the real world forgotten! Enjoyed this and your excitement!!! Well done!

[@herodoesstuff]

i've been in a rly dark place lately and the genuine humanity, kindness, and community in this video brought me so much joy and hope like nothing else has. absolutely wonderful and incredible video with incredible people, i hope to have experiences like this someday

[@KellyRyan-k9k]

Same!!!

[@Muerinho]

Bro I'm coming back to this video from time to time, its such a fantastic docu... and Kates voice is incredible

[@katicalazar185]

This was just fascinating! People who are so deeply immersed in the study of the whole Universe, are special. They have a vision like no one. Also it’s been so emotional to see you guys supporting Kate’s passion. I am a musician too, and I know what it means to get the right gear to make something professional out of your talent and hardwork. And the Appalachian music is so so deeply authentic and raw, she can become very successful with that! Pursuing ethno music nowadays is a real gem and it has a huge potential! Impressive trip again, you guys are amazing!

[@RunningWithRob]

As someone who has grown up within an hour of this area, I moved away after college and quickly moved back. It's great to see the history and culture being shown. Yew Theory was beyond respectful and genuinely excited. I'm now a ultra marathon runner who loves running this area. There's nothing like being disconnected from everything. Thanks for the video!

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@lanxy2398]

@@SkyKingCoinsit’s definitely dangerous for certain situations

[@shable1436]

I live in Appalachians in VA, and growing up I was introduced to a couple who lived way back in middle of nowhere off the grid, he made his own solar, and batteries, water, everything was self sufficient, the had hundreds of satellite dishes everywhere though, in trees, ground, top of buildings. Inside his house he had a large office that had computers and screens wrapped around, and flow charts all over the walls, boxes of printed paper codes, he was actually one of the pioneers of the computer age, and invented certain types of coding, and this was in the 90s at the dawn of the Internet, he wrote most codes for Microsoft, and would send it via sat to whoever, he did walk me through what he did, and it was over my head mostly, and I was in college for Information systems technology, so he had been a computer prodigy from the 70s, and had all the technology, sat phone, and things in mid late 90s. I'm thinking that lots of brilliant ppl live like that in these so called quiet zones

[@AlexOreilly-z9k]

Thats damn nuts

[@johnwilliams6958]

Thanks!

[@BrianHurry]

The "old man" advice at the end really was on point. What an amazing sentiment.

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

This just randomly popped up in my feed but I’m really glad it did. Really unexpected fascinating and inspiring video in every respect.

[@Jindychick]

Me too! And now I'm bursting with the awesomeness of wonderful people. What a great video:)

[@refind4God]

I was trying to find something to fall asleep to and this just popped up in mine, needless to say I didn't fall asleep to it 😊 I didn't even know this channel existed before but I'm so thankful it decided to enter my little world.❤

[@steveo9378]

Same here. It was put in my feed today and I am so glad it was!

[@avi8tor131]

Not from the quiet zone but West Virginia native here. Left the area for job opportunity but still visit family there often. Thank you for showcasing our little slice of heaven. The part where you guys are looking out over the mountains just struck a cord with me and reminds me how beautiful that state is. Will always be a fan of your content and positivity. God bless!

[@HaddingtonOHeart]

Ironic to stumble upon this journey into "Never-tech-land", via KZbin and my smartphone. Perhaps the way back home to our roots is shorter than we could have imagined. Power down, log off, and head for the woods...

[@larrymitchell3502]

This may be the best video I've ever seen on YT. Thank y'all for making it, introducing us to these good folks who live in and around the Quiet Zone and to them for sharing some of their lives with the rest of us. My maternal grandfather was a West Virginia native, from VERY Appalachian (Elizabethan) roots. His surname was Clark, his mother's was Morgan. Experiencing the Quiet Zone through your video provides me with a small idea of what parts of his parents' and family's lives may have been like. He was born in 1901.

[@NickTheDevGuy]

This was so wholesome! The way things fall into place for you guys, and often for the new friends you meet along the way, never ceases to amaze me. This is what it looks like to choose love over fear, adventure over isolationism, and YES over no. I always take at least one thing away from your videos that I can improve about the way I live and love, and I have so much gratitude for the opportunity that you provide to recognize how I can do a little better with each passing day. Kate is such a uniquely delightful person and talented singer - I hope she continues to follow her dream and shine her light everywhere she goes. The YES family really is a special group of people.

[@UntetheredBanshee]

YES! Kate is singing "Barbara Allen", Jean Ritchie's version, in a wonderful approximation of her style! Gorgeous

[@EdwardForshaw]

I thought I recognised it. Frank Turner sings a version on one of his albums.

[@seanh5763]

I don't usually comment in videos, and have watched this channels content off and on for several years... I can't get enough of this video, and loved every second of it. My fathers side of the family hails from this area, and I haven't been to this place, but I could absolutely use a tech cleansing. Thanks for the great video, and showcasing the music and the beautiful people that welcomed you.

[@fl1ntcrafter788]

This is probably one of the best films I have seen on this platform. The blend of music, science, kindness, and respect embodied in this video truly shows us a lot about what it means to be human. I'm currently studying aerospace engineering, which is why Mr. Lockman’s words towards the end of the video meant quite a lot to me. Many in this industry believe that going interstellar is a must to preserve our civilization, and that may be true, but no matter where you look, you will always come to the conclusion that there is no better place to be than Earth. Expansion and development don’t mean anything if we can’t treat life as a whole with care and respect. We don’t know why we’re here, and we probably never will, but we have learned that life is precious, which is why we should protect it. The more aggressive our behavior, the more problems we create for ourselves.

[@teeing9355]

I'm originally from WV, thank you for showing WV in such a positive light. You guys need to include Kate in more videos.

[@berdawn82]

Her boss asking her if she wanted to go was so cute. Good boss/mama bear

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Not like ppl are coming ... Lol

[@perodenero]

I work for a company and we organise self-drive tours through Namibia and Botswana. In the routes we plan there are many places without any internet connection. Last year i went on a educational tour and that disconnection is exactly like he said. You take a while but then realise there is no connection so you start connecting with the world around you. Truly a amazing experience!

[@lauriaktahi]

I thoroughly enjoy vids from african villages!

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@regalnameelizabeth4367]

Thank you guys for coming to West Virginia! I was born and raised here (Charleston) and watching the drive brought back so many wonderful childhood memories. My dad had an uncle who lived not far from Green Bank (Arborvale, I believe is the name). Seeing the telescope was always amazing to me. And also, thank you for showing the people, who are true West Virginians, not ignorant, toothless, and barefoot as so many are commenting. The history of Appalachia itself is unique- and finding people who are proud and more than happy to say, "This is my home," and mean it -it's born within us- is rare. Please come back- you were both kind, considerate and I do believe surprised- the stereotypes are not the full story. You found a hidden, misunderstood gem- and it's our entire state.

[@Kbeverage]

I am from the Quiet Zone and gutted I missed y’all! So glad to see our area highlighted in such a special way 🎉❤

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@JBSbass]

from? but not in? you got sat internet?

[@patrickthebaptist-sharingt428]

@@SkyKingCoins *safety*

[@patrickthebaptist-sharingt428]

@@JBSbass From meaning they use to live there. Sat internet internet is a radio signal too, same for GPS, it's still a RF signal.

[@JBSbass]

@@patrickthebaptist-sharingt428 yes I understand about RF but wasn't sure how they could be there, have missed them and post to YT, which is on the internet obviously. Must of just moved away to be solemn over missing them I suspect, internet is a powerful magnet!

[@kushleadermc9592]

Kate sings so well, i hope all her dreams come true, the sound is remarkable, also tomas and steffan you both are pretty great and respectful, take care my friends.

[@YesTheory]

Kate is such an artist. And thank you buddy, likewise to you!

[@pauloshea6291]

It sounded very much like an old Irish song!

[@thatguy002]

I love how respectful and kind you guys are. People like this are welcome literally anywhere on earth because its so universally recognized and appreciated. This was an awesome video!

[@Shawn-my2fn]

I have just now discovered this channel. I must say, I am blown away. In a world so full of hate and division, you shine a bit of light on the good that is still left. Please keep going.

[@tiobetio9501]

Holy crap, that library in that hotel is AMAZING!

[@stephaniekerns2519]

I live just a couple miles away in WV. This feature of our beautiful state and the beautiful and kind culture brought tears to my eyes. I also had no idea you could go visit the Green Bank Observatory. I'm so stunned and thrilled! Thanks for coming and visiting!

[@friendofcoal]

Where/what is the last hotel/inn they stayed in?

[@juanpadron4333]

Is a great place!!!!

[@cammiebaby]

That VOICE!!! GOOSEBUMPS...I Love mountain music and she killed it...brought me back in time ❤

[@vettebecker1]

Awesome video as always guys, I never knew this place existed practically in my back yard since I live in South Carolina. To think you would run into a subscriber and a guide so far from home Kate, and the director of the observatory, priceless ❤

[@ariellaabrahams]

8:52 😮 So beautiful! Don't underestimate yourself my love. Your voice is very special

[@TheProdigalGoob]

I was doing dishes and making breakfast while listening to this and literally had to stop and come watch her sing. That was beautiful

[@user-fc7kj2hv3w]

For some reason it reminds me of Irish folk music

[@chrys8478]

@@user-fc7kj2hv3wa lot of Appalachian people are of Irish heritage. So there is influence there.

[@My_iPad_Mini]

Chills

[@Cptblogh]

My hamster got up on two feet when she sang 😦

[@BiscuitCultist]

Ok I never expected to see a YES Theory video in Appalachia! I live so close to here!!! That quiet zone is awesome for an outdoors vacation. You can rent a cabin and just disconnect for a week.

[@rztrzt]

You can do that anywhere simply by turning your phone off.

[@davidharris9092]

@@rztrzt uh, kind of missing the point no??

[@rztrzt]

@@davidharris9092 Nope, you can disconnect anywhere, I do it when I go away for a weekend or more. I don't need to drive to area with radio silence to achieve that. I live a few hours drive away from a SKA location which also has radio silence, I'm not gonna drive there to disconnect when I can simply turn my phone off.

[@SkyKingCoins]

Please help voice your opinion to keep the quiet zone quiet. As you've prob heard, there is an initiative to loosen restrictions for the sake of "safetey". This is a unique place in the US and should be preserved.

[@SuzanMiller-ou5kq]

What town would u fund these cabins in? Thanks

[@repsajthetig3r390]

I'm 99% sure I've ran into Kate before. My friends and I had gone caving in the area and decided to eat at Highs in Monterey afterwards. On the way out, we passed someone who looks exactly like her loading stuff into a car and we exchanged hellos as we walked past - she seemed super sweet. Such a small world we live in!

[@roboticdart6138]

Were you go caving up at Hamilton / New Trout? Hamilton cave was a terrifying labyrinth lol

[@lookitsaburnoutfan]

First rule of caving is to never go to a cave

[@repsajthetig3r390]

@@roboticdart6138 Nope, we were poking around Sharps which is near Snowshoe. Although funny you say that, I was actually just at Hamilton this past Saturday - that place was incredibly confusing haha. Conquered the airblower too!

[@SuzanMiller-ou5kq]

Franklin has wonderful caves.

[@lauracaroliancu]

you know...i really love you all and thank you all ever so much. thank you for giving the girl a camera and mic. peace and love to you all !

[@lifethrulove]

happy to see you showing appalachia .. the moutains that raised me i started to cry hearing her sing.. the music runs deep in my bones

[@lam8138]

Just to clear it up- WiFi is not banned in the entire National Radio Quiet Zone, just in and around green bank. Theres a ski resort just around the corner and you can get cell service (poorly) and wifi there.

[@DiarioCarnivoro]

And internet should also be present in that scientist's office. Otherwise, how's he gonna do research on his computers?

[@BarristerBara]

If I am not mistaken they use fiber optic and Ethernet for internet access. Just no WiFi. They also can use landline for calls

[@lam8138]

@@DiarioCarnivoro Ethernet I assume

[@sushiqt07]

Also, starlink probably works there.

[@DiarioCarnivoro]

@@lam8138 That makes sense. So it's not that they don't have internet, but just no wifi and cellphone service. I guess they also have telephones, inside their homes. So, it would be like we all used to live in the 90s.. Damn, these videos are so clickbaity.

[@wilmatthewss]

I have been driving through this township for over 5+ years and had no clue about the quiet zone in the surrounding area. I always travel through to go to Snowshoe resort, now that I think about it the 2 hours of no service makes sense. Love the video

[@JChapArnJa]

Been going to snowshoe for close to 25 years. Even when cell phones came out there was no service on the mountain. It’s been only recently…maybe the last 7-8 years where they put up small cell towers around the snowshoe village.

[@Muerinho]

That was such a powerful video, so much love

[@cwv157]

Kate's signing reminds me of the hanging tree song from Hunger Games. Absolutely beautiful voice

[@Teaaaaa]

The way the local man was surprised to hear Sweden, has my heart. The way he said that's a far way from home was so adorable

[@DoctorPrepperMD]

I used to operate a telescope in rural southern New Mexico and this brought back great memories. I am now an ER doctor with a small ranch and would love to create a "quiet zone" around that natural place. We need to hear more of Kate's voice!

[@Hannah-f5z3h]

Such a fan of Appalachian music! I wish this video was twice as long and had a lot more of Kate singing. Bravo team

[@YesTheory]

Should we release it on Instagram? She sang two songs for us but we only kept one!

[@EduardoWalcacer]

@@YesTheory Definitely!

[@Unholee1]

@@YesTheory it would be a crime not to lol

[@triciaamheiser785]

This is epitome of why I watch Yes Theory. Experiences that are interesting and delightful and that reaffirm the notion of the best of us are ordinary and extraordinary people are the same and we all contain multitudes. Fantastic job guys.

[@evelynreynolds1447]

Yes, they feature places that most people have not heard of or have not gone to. I learn new things every time I watch one of their videos.

[@braedynhoward3644]

I love that you guys are exploring parts of America, and the East Coast region... there is so much history, culture, and natural beauty there. As someone who has lived around the world and all over the US from coast to coast, and who currently lives in the Appalachian foothills, it is an underappreciated part of America with so much to experience.

[@kricketkitty]

This was one of the best videos I've ever seen on YT. You entered an emf free zone and ended up meeting the most amazing people. That says a lot about intuition, intention and the greater mysteries of the cosmos than you were probably planning, but that came across in the video loud and clear. And the fact you met a huge fan since she was TWELVE years old to be your guide, who was the undercover musician...just amazing to witness it all unfold..Would love to hear more of her spellbinding voice that carries into eternity. And as someone who had EMF (EMR/EHS) illness for many years, which sent me into isolation and a lifestyle away from people, their iphones (flip phones didn't have the same effect on me), wifi and cities with cell towers I am so fascinated to learn more about the health benefits to those who suffer from this who've gone to live in Green Bank and to visit for a kind of off grid retreat there one day to see how I feel in such a zone. Would you guys consider going back for another video or a series of them on this topic? While studying space in that zone has its obvious reasons, I can't help but ask where are the Green Bank researchers studying the health effects of EMF illness? This is the disease of technology wrecking havoc on modern civilization that is being misdiagnosed as everything but the root cause.

[@tg4941]

This actually made me cry. I love the energy there and the way you guys helped her achieve her ambition. The beauty and the people are so open. How lovely.

[@LR11306]

Wow, this was the first video I've seen of yours. I really enjoyed how genuine and open minded you were about learning and participating in this community, especially as someone from outside of the U.S. I think the disposable film camera shots were my favorite part. And I loved the parallel you drew of the scientist exploring our world's future and the distant galaxies by day, and preserving America's past through music by night. I wouldn't have thought of that on my own.

[@prodzigis]

Big fan. people like yall really give inspiration and hope to the others. You not only have the story but the message as well which will stay on the internet hopefully forever. And people after 100's of years will watch this and get inspired to seek more

[@YesTheory]

My hope, is that people 100 years from now will watch these stories as uplifting time-capsules for humanity 🙏

[@desirae6609]

this is SO INTERESTING!!! i did a mini research project at greenbank in high school. coolest night ever we got to go out at 3am and collect data from the telescopes there and it was pitch black, allowing us to see every star ever. ive always wanted to go back! ive supported you all for a long time so i loved clicking on this video and seeing you go somewhere i have such a connection to :)

[@djdenby3]

The unplanned disposable camera part was so sick. Loved the video.

[@lisalarouge6309]

It looked like the GPS in their car was working as they drove into the observatory. Shouldn’t that not work?

[@edwardallen3428]

​@@lisalarouge6309 GPS signals come from satellites, not close by like cell phone signals. So they can be received there.

[@HemlockHistoria]

@@lisalarouge6309GPS works worldwide lol. You can just download offline maps like they said in the video.

[@jkbutforreal]

@@lisalarouge6309I heard them say they had to download the map beforehand

[@VesproDBA]

​@@lisalarouge6309 GPS satellites can be accessed from anywhere .. no data connection would be required

[@cunajunior]

This was one of the best, if not the best, video you guys have ever made. The whole theme was just amazing. We moved this year from the city to a tiny village and it is so lovely. No noise, fresh air, a garden.