DanTraveling Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia -

[TheUrsulafoster]

i enjoyed thia, i married a foster from rocky mount.

[cyankuruma]

I love being from Virginia. These people are my ancestors. I'm of Scot/Irish decent.

[muffelmeierheinrich]

Real nice video, bringing back lots of old memories. I spent all my summers growing up in Meadows of Dan, and my sister used to be a waitress in the Restaurant serving those great tasting pancakes. Once I was even "given" a bath in the sluice guiding the water to the Mill, maybe thats why I like hot showers so much.

[GrnEyedAngel81]

Oh, I can't tell you how much I loved seeing this.....This and Mt. Mitchell have always been our fav. stops on the Parkway. And to share, my man loves the Sullivan Sisters and has a couple of their cd's as he also plays gospel bluegrass in the Fredericksburg/King George/Caroline County, VA area. We are particularly fond of Graves Mountain - also a great area to learn to appreciate the beauty of VA and the Blue Ridge.

[Beebomb101]

FANTASTIC video. Thanks for sharing the part of America some people don't apprciate. Don't keep it a secret. This country was settle by those who were never faint hearted, but willing to sacrifice after haveing been shackeled by Europeona Class society that was less than geteel! They were hearty immigrants who came to bring not take from a country that was bless by God. It's up to us keep it!! Freedom is never FREE.

[luvscats69]

I haven't been there in years. I miss going there.

[bigd522524]

thanks for sharing !:D

[carlapage54]

samuel balsley elizabeth,s husband was a blacksmith on the mountain.he probably worked at the mabry mill.

[carlapage54]

i have a special attachment to the mountain,my family history is on the mountain.they have records of every family that lived up on the mountain as we call it.if you need help researching your families i will be glad to help.the docents have the records and will copy them if the records aren,t too lengthy.aunt orleana puckett delivered my ancestors children.elizabeth jane page&samuel balsley lived on the mountain and are buried there.

[Butters7890]

as a kid my grandfather worked at the mill during the summer and I have a lot of fond memories of that place and also where the Dan River Queen was docked

we spent alot of days fishing on that bank , My moms side of the family were Cockrams

[toonful]

nice video,im just off the parkway in carroll co. Va....thanks for the ride,my grandpa told me about 30 yrs. ago,that if some1 was sentenced to hard labor in prison,they beat boulders into rocks building this great 45mph road to really see some of God's beautiful work..may God bless you & yours...

[dmccoig]

Thanks for the history, I bet that prison labor built much of what we vacation on nowadays

[toonful]

you're very welcome,there has been a joke about the parkway around here as long as i know of...,did you know the parkway was disappearing,(cause when people go up there,they get a piece)lol...have a blessed day...

[carlapage54]

thankyou so much for this video,it is my all time favorite.i,ve been to mabry mill twice now,i was there just last month.the mountain is like home to me.

[wyomingcabin]

Hi Dan, Great video ..thank you

[greatwhite83818]

i like the music here

i like the green trees around

i like the wooden houses with historial traces

beautiful places which can arise people's curiousity. thanks very much for bringing us such wonderful things. i am new here, i'm expecting more

[Inky261]

I remember places like this... 5*

[tjbigdog64]

Hey Dan I'm really glad that I ran across your videos. They are excellent in every aspect. You took me right back to when I was a kid in the late 60's traveling with my Mom & Pop. We always took the Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge Parkway when vacationing to see family in Yadkin Valley NC. Some of my fondest memories are of Mabry Mill. We have pics of our family (there were 7 kids) playing around the mill stream and pond. Thank you for posting.

This ones for CL Doc Johnson Sr. R.I.P.

Miss ya Pop.

[dmccoig]

Thank You so much tjbigdog,

your comment is one of our absolute favorites. We love having and making memories with family and it sounds like you have quite a few great ones yourself. We'll leave this video up as long as YouTube lets us, hopefully forever, so you can go back to Mabry Mill anytime you wish. We just came from seeing the Frescos over in W. Jefferson. Is that still in the Yadkin?

[toonful]

hi tj, did ya'll ever go to the Dan River Queen,it was an old steam boat,that was near Maybry Mill in Meadows of Dan,Va...i've also got alotta memories from the parkway & the mill....have a blessed day...

[TorsoFok]

Thanks for all your video's!

I really like American history and it has

always been a dream of mine to go to the

United States and see it for myself.

I'm hoping i will go there in a few years.

Keep up the good work! Greeting from Holland.

[dmccoig]

Thank You so much TorsoFok,

We hope you get to come over someday, Traveling is great here in the south of the USA

[smokylover]

I love watching your videos Dan. The elkmont Ghost town is the greatest. I was finally able to show my friends who weren't "outdoorsy" why I love Elkmont so much. Thank you for your wonderful scenes!

[dmccoig]

Thank You so much SmokyLover!

We have a surprise for you , check out our latest video!

[wifeofdantraveling]

You're gonna love our new vid! We freaked out when we saw it, you will be too!

[opbuzz]

Very nice video. My Mom and Dad worked at Mabry Mill; my Mom in the restaurant and my Dad in the Mill. I enjoy going by there , because I know I'll be home in 20 minutes!

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[SadlersGirlInVa]

HI! Loved your video. My husband and I love travelling the BRP. We have almost finished the whole parkway. Still have Skyline Drive to do and the last part in NC to finish. It is beautiful. We are in Danville so Mabry Mill is not that far from us. So we go there several times a year to visit. And we have also eaten at the gift shop next door. They do have really good food. If you are looking for dessert theres a place in Meadows of Dan that has awesome Rice Pudding!!!

[idiot49]

Great Video. We were up there a few years ago. We never got to spend much time at any one place, but figured they must have had to been more than we saw. My wife was in a hurry all she could think of was gettingg to the Outer Banks of N.C.. We had 2 weeks to do everything in. I got 4 days in the mountains then the rest she got at the Outer Banks. See my videos at idiot49..

[dmccoig]

Thanks PalluxMO

Thats odd, I suppose they only play in the US, thanks for the insight. I guess that makes sense.

[PalluxoMediaOfficial]

Hey Dan, I don't see any ads with your videos. They are only shown to the US public.

[packtray]

Excellent video, and well-produced!

[dmccoig]

Thanks you so much Packtray,

Dan

[kalacaw]

This was time well spent. I was very happy to see the Mabry Mill and learn more about it. Thank you! :)

[dmccoig]

Thank You so much kalacaw!

It is a really cool place, and they have awesome Pork Chop sandwiches in the diner attached to the gift shop! ha ha

[austinsplace]

Great video! I have been there many times. Love it...

*****5 Paws Up*****

[dmccoig]

Thank You AP!

I Really like your polar bear post!

[isubscribe2you]

great video! i live in roanoke. i used to come here all the time

[dmccoig]

Very cool,

we were just up there, and went to the Hotel Roanoke to see the Christmas Trees!

thanks

Dan

[19panther87]

lol i like that last bit :}

[dmccoig]

Thanks 19panther,

That was my favorite as well,

Dan

[seejaylaugh]

Informative with the usual spectacular imagery. Great work!

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much CJ,

hope the new job is going well, and you can get some time to make some more vids!

Dan

[archicoltore]

Great Video, really! Very intensive

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much archicoltore!

[withoutaship]

Nice. Great video work.

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much without a ship,

please share some of your travels as well!

Dan

[withoutaship]

I don't really have any travel videos! Happy Holidays to ya.

[dmccoig]

Sorry, I crossed wires with another comment! I see your in the music genre, I really like your Icon! Mary Poppins in the background is cool, as well as a cow with a hat!

[withoutaship]

Thank you. There's a roadrunner in there too. A really big roadrunner. Or a very small cow. I'm not sure!

[justmejules711]

hello~~not sure how you found my link but I am very happy that you did. It is an honor to be connected to your sight great video I love it!! Seems as if that was such a simple beautiful time where family and friends and neighbors looked out for one another!

How I pray for those times to come again!!

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much Justmejules for our nice comments,

I haven't had time to check out your radio show thoroughly, but will soon,

thanks

Dan

[justmejules711]

Thanks Dan that would be great my 13 year old son Christian created my site for me and worked so hard! Now it is a matter of trying to get it to the right person to see it!I have not been in radio for a long time but have a desire to go back on the air to inspire and help to bring hope that people are not alone when it comes to addiction..your videos are awesome and I hope to visit there one day! Love the music too such blessed talented women!

'-)

Merry Christmas to you and yours~~

[jabberwock01]

Great, professional video. Lovely to look at and instructional. But to derive wait your turn from turn bag is surely putting the cart before the horse? (The Ranger, not the filmmaker of course).

[dmccoig]

Wow, thanks for saying "Professional" that means much to the editor (Me)

My guess is since your from the old country you have a different origin for wait your turn? I would love to hear it?

Thanks again

Dan

[1butterflykiss]

FANTASTIC video!

Thanks so much for putting it together!

*kisses*

Therese

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much Therese for the very nice comment!

Dan

[cookingupastory]

Really nice story, Dan. Nicely shot and put together. Gives a really good sense of the place. If I didn't live so far away, I'd like to go check it out! Time for a road trip...

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much CUAS!

By all means head out on the open road, we'll go dig up some serious BBQ for you to film!

Dan

[josirox]

FANtastic video (and pictures)!

[dmccoig]

Thanks much josirox!

Your site is awesome and creative as well, the photos are sooooo nice.

and I agree, bless our hearts, spoken like a true southerner!

[josirox]

THAT i am!! =)

[AnnieCanada]

Beautiful footage! Really incredible scenes~

Great editing work as well here, *****

[dmccoig]

Thank You so much Annie C!

Do you have a label yet?

Dan

[wifeofdantraveling]

dan,

please stop tampering with my still shots with your "ken burns effect" thanks, jan

[dmccoig]

ok, ok, i'll work on it. but sometimes the ken burns effect makes the photo look almost like video.

[josirox]

HAHAHAHA i loved it. your comment... i use that effect too.... =) bless our hearts!

[hillbillygill99]

nice video, nice pices, awesome stuff

[dmccoig]

Thanks much Hillbillygill99

congrats on your #1 ranking!

Dan

[hillbillygill99]

Thanks Dan, now that the party is over, i'm stuck counting votes,boring, i'm paying for the party one vote at a time,lol, but it does feel good to be #1, have a good one Dan, your bud --GILLY

[Celebbb]

dmccoig : it is nice to see footage about the past, this editing is very keewl and demonstrates what is needed to be on screen/

give total respect to all and be popular. Celebbb stands with this channel.all our stars, luv it mush

sincer

Elvis

[dmccoig]

Thank You so very much for the great message E!

You really live the Little less conversation and a little more action Mantra!

Dan

[enjoythevoyage]

Lovely! Life was so simple and beautifdul back then! It can still be beautiful, but it is not simple! 5 *

[dmccoig]

Well put EtV!

It is a great deal of fun to visit Mabry Mill, they also have awesome views all along the Parkway!

Dan

[capo420420]

thanks for your support on Paul Sevengs Partner Wish List video :) .. thats 7Seveng7 channel .. and

WOAH .. my family hails from VA I'd LOVE to shoot a video at that location .. nice one .. 5 stars on the vid .. your friend jeff

Jeff Williams / guitarist

[dmccoig]

Thanks Jeff,

Our Famous Neighbor down on the Palmetto Line!

I'll send some Blue Ridge Suggestions in a bit.

Dan

[Thalysiakeuh]

beautiful again !

[dmccoig]

Thank You Thalysiakeuh,

I really enjoyed your last song as well!

[ajdpadbury]

Dan, that was great! Your videos are always well produced, being both entertaining and informative. Coming from England, it was because of videos like yours that I joined YouTube in the first place, keep up the good work:)

[dmccoig]

Thanks so much our friend from across the pond!

What a nice thing to say, The editing is coming along, we'll keep working on it.

Dan

[ddocda]

Fantastic video!! Awesome music.

I'm inspired. Don't know whether

to go out and travel or stay home

and build a mill.

[dmccoig]

Wow Thanks ddocda!

We both laughed out loud on the building your own mill.

Very funny stuff,

Dan

[hogshead50]

Nicely Done Dan, We have not been that far north on the Blue Ridge yet but will be looking forward to seeing the mill and its surroundings.

[dmccoig]

Thanks Hogshead,

we plan to try to get down in the NC side some more as well

Dan

[MotherReiver]

Beautiful videography, excellent music, awesome!

[dmccoig]

Thanks MR,

Your kind words are always appreciated!

Dan

[mrrad1]

Amazing! Love the music.

[dmccoig]

Thank you so much

Dan

[dburr13]

That was incredible Dan!...I learn something every time i watch one of your videos...I sent this on to my mom too...She'll be very interested to see this one...Because there is a great likelihood that the Mabry's of Mabry Mill are my relatives...Thanks for another terrific look at the places you have been.

[dmccoig]

Thank You Daniel,

What a great compliment! You must let me know if you are related to the Mabry family, that would be awesome, and thank you for passing along to your mom, we try really hard to only post videos that we feel ok about passing along to our family as well,

Thanks

Dan

[mentalbynature69]

Wonderful and informative! Your editing is outstanding.

[dmccoig]

What a nice comment, I have been working hard to do better at editing, now if I can just make myself look thinner ha ha

Nice to hear

Thanks

Dan

[evilborg]

Dan I was just thinking -- you should make a DVD of all your movies and sell it. Your getting better every movie.

[dmccoig]

Awesome Idea AofD

Maybe DanTraveling Season One!

Thank you much for the nice words and thought

Dan

[evilborg]

heh AofD -- nice one :)

But ya a DVD would be cool -- I would buy one.

[Vatsek]

Excellent job.

[dmccoig]

Thank You Vatsek,

I really enjoyed your Bay video and cant remember if I commented but it was excellent

Dan

[Pookieftw]

Great video. I didn't know about the Turn bags. First time I had ever heard that. The ranger did a real good job too.

[dmccoig]

Thank You Pookie,

I didnt either and i love when we learn some bit that I can share.

and Yes the Ranger was awesome, what fun

Dan

[Pookieftw]

A few years back we went to Lost River Cave in Kentucky. The guide we had was awesome. Very funny and well versed. A good guide can make the difference between just another site seeing trip and a great trip into the past.