Wise, Virginia: Is This The Most Underrated Town In Southwest Virginia?

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • Welcome to Wise, Virginia! 🌄✨ | Discover Appalachian Charm
    Join us on a journey through the picturesque town of Wise, Virginia, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty that make Wise a hidden gem in Southwest Virginia.
    📍 Highlights:
    Historic Downtown: Stroll through charming streets lined with historical landmarks.
    Wise County Courthouse: Learn about the architectural marvel and its significance in the town's history.
    Outdoor Adventures: Discover the stunning landscapes, from scenic hiking trails to serene fishing spots.
    Cultural Heritage: Immerse yourself in local traditions, from Appalachian music to handcrafted arts and crafts.
    University of Virginia’s College at Wise: Explore the vibrant campus life and educational opportunities in the heart of Wise.
    Whether you're planning a visit or just curious about this beautiful town, this video offers a glimpse into the warmth and charm of Wise, Virginia. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures in small-town Appalachia!
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  • @chubs1701
    @chubs1701 3 місяці тому +8

    Great video Shane and Melody love it Wise Virginia looks like a beautiful town y'all show us thanks for sharing

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +4

      Thank you so much Chubs, we appreciate it!

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 3 місяці тому +6

    Ive been gone! Did you have a boy or girl? Congratulations ❤❤❤

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +5

      We had a little girl in December ❤️

  • @virgilflowers9846
    @virgilflowers9846 3 місяці тому +5

    Hey guys, I’m a Yankee from rural northern Appalachia, and I absolutely love your channel! I grew up in both Pennsylvania and Vermont. You should consider checking out some of the northern states-you might be surprised. PA doesn’t have the bigger mountains like you’d find in VA or NC, but the culture is very much Appalachian and the state is filled with small mountain towns. Appalachia in New England has a different kind of Appalachian culture, but it’s gorgeous and they have some of the highest mountains outside the smokies and Shenandoah. I’d love to see you guys explore some of these areas. Cmon up in the winter and we’ll throw ya on a snowmobile!

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +4

      We would absolutely love to travel more north in the future and hope it works out to do someday. I was in Pittsburgh and it really made me want to see more. Thank you so much for watching and the suggestions.

    • @SMichaelDeHart
      @SMichaelDeHart 3 місяці тому +1

      @virgilflowers9846 you kind of forgot the Mountain State of West Virginia...the only State that's completely in the Appalachian range.

  • @danielarmstrong9219
    @danielarmstrong9219 2 місяці тому +3

    Clinch Valley College Class of 1997. Thanks for sharing!

    • @arbjbornk
      @arbjbornk Місяць тому

      CVC-UVA Class of 1995. Thanks for the view of my old stumping grounds.

  • @lostonwallace1396
    @lostonwallace1396 3 місяці тому +3

    I went to Clinch Valley. Had a lot of fun there, and found the experience to be very nice. However, to become a comic book artist and illustrator, I had to move to New Jersey to get a proper art education at the Joe Kubert School of Art. I did learn a lot at CVC (as we called it), and I'm very thankful for my experiences there. Its a lovely campus--even "Cardiac Hill" and those steps leading up said hill from the cafeteria! lol. I also love the town of Wise. Having been born in Clintwood, Wise is naturally very familiar to me. My old stompin' grounds, as they say.
    I'm glad to see you both doing videos again! They're a real treat for me, as I haven't been home in many years.

  • @notme123
    @notme123 3 місяці тому +2

    Glad to have you back. I missed the priceless banter between you two.
    How is your book selling?
    I enjoyed reading my "unsigned" copy.

  • @dlmullins9054
    @dlmullins9054 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for another great video! Interesting. I think some of my people were from there.

  • @janiceavila7119
    @janiceavila7119 2 місяці тому +1

    I got married there in 1967

  • @brendalane4228
    @brendalane4228 3 місяці тому +2

    I have missed you for a while. Glad to see you back!😊

  • @marthahumphrey3849
    @marthahumphrey3849 3 місяці тому +1

    Been there a lot of times.

  • @andreastewart7107
    @andreastewart7107 3 місяці тому +1

    Next time you’re in Wise or Scott County you should visit High Knob. It’s beautiful. Go visit the woodbooger at Flag Rock and see the City of Norton and Wise County from a different perspective.

    • @andreastewart7107
      @andreastewart7107 3 місяці тому +1

      We also used to have a Bonanza. I miss it so much!

  • @ChubbaWubba169
    @ChubbaWubba169 3 місяці тому +3

    Very much a hidden gem in my view. Thanks for sharing

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, a lot of people sleep on it but it’s a great spot

  • @christineKT
    @christineKT 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much! I love the folks at UVA Wise, and the town of Wise was just lovely and full of good, hospitable people, when I was down there visiting for work. Reno's was one of the places I ate at that was recommended, and it was really good. Never knew that George C. Scott was from Wise! Great video, and glad to see you all out and about again!

  • @tereisamullins2629
    @tereisamullins2629 День тому

    I live and born and raised in the beautiful area of Wise County.

  • @chrisdingsdale7400
    @chrisdingsdale7400 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video as always. I love the way you guys put over a place's character in such a short time. Architecture, town scapes and just plain living. Wonderful 👍

  • @deborahh2165
    @deborahh2165 3 місяці тому +1

    Know y’all are enjoying your sweet baby and family time, but definitely missing y’all out on the road and more videos! 🤗

  • @viking7560
    @viking7560 3 місяці тому +2

    There used to be a restaurant across 23 from Reno’s that had lots of Civil War artifacts on display and great food. I don’t recall the name. I don’t think it’s open anymore.

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +4

      Yes, I’m pretty sure the name was Mosby’s and it had a great reputation. I never got to eat there but heard great things about it

    • @viking7560
      @viking7560 3 місяці тому +1

      @@realappalachia that’s it. Very good food. I got a “sampler “ platter there once that had trout, chicken and steak. It was like getting three meals and was really good. The place was like a Civil War museum too.

  • @Redstagwsmnp
    @Redstagwsmnp 3 місяці тому +1

    Always great videos and information

  • @Jamie-f8y
    @Jamie-f8y 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video and a happy couple glad to watch,i wored not far from u Thackers Branch, i worked for American Energy Tom Phips was superintendent, i worked on section 1right ran a scoop and pumped water on first crew, wetest mine i ever worked in we crossed under the powel river

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Jamie-f8y I remember the name American Energy. The place I work for now makes scoops so that’s pretty cool to hear.

    • @Jamie-f8y
      @Jamie-f8y 2 місяці тому +1

      @realappalachia definitely I loved running those had to lay down under canopy, switch my batteries out 2times a day oil lines on it I could run pump with,lots of great memories in my twenties, worked with many a good man great people I think about it every day

  • @judypierce7028
    @judypierce7028 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello sweet people! I have missed seeing you both. Wise, VA is a beautiful area of the State. I have only visited Wise once and that was years ago. From the scenery in the video, apparently there have been some changes. Well, it is like everything else, everything changes sometimes not in a positive direction. Thanks for taking me along on this visit to Wise.

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for riding along with us. Wise is a great little town but it definitely has changed quite a bit since we’ve last been there. Seems like a sleepy little town. Hope you’re doing well, Judy

    • @judypierce7028
      @judypierce7028 3 місяці тому +1

      @@realappalachia It is so nice to hear from you nice people. I am doing fine. Just had a birthday. I cannot believe that I turned 81 this month. I am selling products at our local Farmer's Market and that keeps me really busy. Thank you for asking. How is your baby? Probably growing faster than you can keep up with at this point. First, they are babies and the next thing you know, they are getting married.She certainly is a beautiful precious baby. Take care.

  • @CursingBear
    @CursingBear Місяць тому

    Why is Wise rated an "F" on Crime Statistics?

  • @danielciemian
    @danielciemian Місяць тому

    Very nice video 👍👍👍, keep it up 👏👏 👏.

  • @Dylant38
    @Dylant38 3 місяці тому +1

    you all are making videos of my area. been working on Electric Vehicles and conversions. soon to be driving an electric motorcycle though out southwest Virginia

  • @dougkabler3032
    @dougkabler3032 3 місяці тому +1

    Oh good, you finally went to Wise!! My mother is from Wise, I love it there, it is my adopted home town!

    • @stitch2499
      @stitch2499 3 місяці тому +1

      I used to live in St. Paul Va...miss it so much. God Bless

  • @ZoomedOut2020
    @ZoomedOut2020 3 місяці тому +1

    Y’all make my heart grow fonder for those old towns out yonder….
    It’s been years-back then I was much blonder….

  • @CindyVanover
    @CindyVanover 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice town

  • @MCTNPrep
    @MCTNPrep 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video!

  • @SMichaelDeHart
    @SMichaelDeHart 3 місяці тому +1

    Shane & Melody, enjoyed seeing Wise after all these years.
    Have y'all ever done a video in Iager, West Virginia (pronounced Yeager)?? Not sure if youre aware, but when O. Winston Link was photographing the last of Norfolk & Western Steam locomotives in the late 50's, one of his famous pictures was taken as the N&W steam loco was passing the old Drive-in Theater in Iager. The tracks (still in use) and the old theater (not in use) are still there. Its a small, but quaint area. Go, if youve never gone. I was last down there in the late 90's.

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +2

      We did a video there a couple years ago but I didn’t get a chance to see the old theater. We were going to show that photo in the video but sadly couldn’t get copyright permission to use it. It is definitely an iconic photo.

    • @SMichaelDeHart
      @SMichaelDeHart 3 місяці тому +1

      @@realappalachia I'll look it up. Yes indeed, very iconic.
      Y'all need to go up to Cass Railroad in Pocahontas County someday soon, too!!

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +2

      @@SMichaelDeHart oh yes, we’d love to make it to Cass

    • @SMichaelDeHart
      @SMichaelDeHart 3 місяці тому +1

      @@realappalachia when you go, take the trip all the way to Balb Knob...you won't regret it!!

    • @realappalachia
      @realappalachia  3 місяці тому +2

      @@SMichaelDeHart thanks for the heads up

  • @campingwithcruz5808
    @campingwithcruz5808 3 місяці тому +1

    I haven’t seen a video for awhile.. last time no baby ! Whose baby is it?

  • @franklix
    @franklix 3 місяці тому +1

    Why is it always so dark and gloomy, cloudy glum in West Virginia 😟