64 years ago Hazard gifted this world with my lovely departed wife of 32 years. It is the cradle of my blessings.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

That's one of the sweetest comments I've ever read on KZread!

@jimjustice581

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.🙏

@rebeccajones9735

Жыл бұрын

This comment alone made watching this video worthwhile!

@fincarosa6767

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. I appreciate your vidoes 🤗

@fincarosa6767

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. I appreciate your vidoes 🤗

I love living in my little town of hazard

@tydrew7376

7 ай бұрын

I got family there too with the last name Robert’s

Thanks much for the well presented reminder, of what a beautiful, peaceful place, a true piece of Appalachian history, that Hazard, Kentucky is…It’s been to many decades, but hopefully I will correct that in the year ahead…again, Thank you

Once stayed in hazard when I was working in the area. I stayed in the hotel on top of the mountain close to town. I went for a walk late that night and when I got back my clothes actually smelled sweet. Something about really fresh air that smells so good.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Good ol' mountain air!

Thanks for sharing and telling us some good news.

We have to love a county courthouse with Corinthian columns!

My roots are Jackson (breathitt county) Kentucky, and hazard is right there, and believe me when I say there is nothing like driving down one of them old country roads late in the evening in those hills.. Kentucky truly is a one of a kinds type of place, especially eastern Kentucky.

I was born and raised near Hazard, I still go back every time I get the opportunity to visit my hometown and family. I left right after graduating from High School

@ronniefugate8443

Жыл бұрын

That was back.in 1972. I joined the Army and retired in 1999.

@jasong428

Жыл бұрын

I've heard your name. Do you know the Strong family of hwy 1110/Whick? God bless...

Another fine presentation; glad the folks there seem to be imagining their community beyond yesteryear caricatures.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! Where should we explore next?

@michaelmunch9195

Жыл бұрын

Horse Cave, KY would be cool

@jugg1492

Жыл бұрын

UNINCORPORATED areas of west virginia.

Lived in Louisville almost my entire life, I gotta do some exploring around this beautiful state.

@artemio24081971

9 ай бұрын

Mio papà ha lavorato nel 1997 a louisville ed è tornato entusiasta della gente del kentucky per la loro ospitalità e cordialità ❤

My grandparents live back in the holler and remember going back there in the 70s I used to play in that River

Your drone videos are absolutely breathtaking.

Another great job! Great to see and hear the love the people have for their town to keep it going and growing. Loved the music chosen for this video. Can't wait for the next episode.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

I think they've had a pretty tough row to hoe, but they're trying!

more great work think you so much

Great video you are a gift to the history of this country thank you so much ❤

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!!

Loved this video!!! It looks like a really nice little town, with lots of history. Crazy how all of these places you’ve been to carry so much history! Also, really enjoyed your music choices for this video!! Can’t wait for the next episode ☺️

When you get a chance come back for the black gold festival!!!

Great video😇🇺🇸

My mom's father lived in Hazard. His house was a 10 min walk from the police station. His name was Charlie Niece. The only time I was there. A police officer stopped by his house and brought him out to me. That was in the early 2000's. Everyone seemed real friendly that I talked to

Great place to live

I love your videos♥️. My family is from the Turkey Creek and Long Branch area of Pike Co, Ky just across the River from Williamson WV.. these videos are special to me just like all of Appalachia is to me… such rich history…

Good looking town! Great video.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It appears that Hazard is trying to diversify its economy and it appears quite lively with a mix of old and new along with many small eclectic businesses. Having a lively arts and culture scene helps the town’s economic health.

Great show as always! I joined and left some cash for gas. Thank you for showing these wonderful, beautiful videos.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful for your support, and very appreciative you always take time to watch the episodes & comment! It means everything to me!!

Che paesaggio meraviglioso ❤

Thank you 😊

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

This is awesome,thank you

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hazard is the county seat. That's vital for the fortunate few small towns still hanging around a rapidly urbanizing nation. By law, the county has to have a courthouse, and administer elections, so that tends to force a certain number of jobs and people into the city. Schools, medical facilities, grocery stores, and banks tend to follow. Just a few core government jobs can inject much-needed cash into a small-town economy.

Thanks!

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome thank you for your support!!

🤣 my mom had relatives here, I voted in the 80s when I was a teenager. Was my 1st experience with cows tied along the roadside. Went to the bank and had to stay in the car, because they didn't get may visitors at that time. And it was like there was a countdown 3,2 1...and a dozen or more people stepped out if those businesses and stared at us...🤣 good times!!

When I saw the name I remember "The Dukes of Hazard"", too.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Different Hazzard 😉

My mother's family is from Hazard never been there bit need to go there.

Don't forget the building downtown across from the fire dept that used to be a 2 story McDonald's

@EzElegance

5 ай бұрын

it was one of only 2 in the entire world!!

Go to Prestonsburg & Pikeville next!

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion- I've done an episode on Pikeville, be sure to check it out!

My dad's home town

First off,I love your videos great job.i just have a question about the showing of mostly downtown areas in these communities, is that a logistics/time thing,a privacy thing or none of the above?,love to see back roads etc...but none the less these are all great, thanks.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and the feedback! I guess it's somewhat a touch of both. Occasionally I will show where I film driving through the more residential areas of these places, & back roads.

Went through hazard once , seen a chicken on a leash.

@MountainRoots

11 ай бұрын

😂🤣

My dad was born in Hazard first person in my family to be born in a hospital and not at home my family did not live there though they lived in Knott County near Vicco

I know the guy in this video with the dreads he told me hazard is a cool place to move in thinking about relocating their what do you think

I do be a dispatcher in hazard

Go to neon ky next!! My home town

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

That area got hit pretty hard by recent flooding, right?

@patrickfitchpatrick1079

Жыл бұрын

@@MountainRoots yes sir they did. The town got all kinds of media attention when the flood first hit but no one has came to help the clean up process of the creeks and streams yet 6 inches of rain and water will be back in the road ways.

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

@@patrickfitchpatrick1079 😔

Wallins creek in Harlin County Kentucky

did it flood back in August? (maybe end of July)?

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Yes Perry County was affected by the flooding 😔

It didn't get hit with the recent flood...

Did You Enjoy Harlan County??

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

The city of Hazard doesnt supoort the people of Saul. They could build a bridge across Buckhorn lake or something. But no, it takes like 20 miles to get from Saul to Hazard. My uncle died out there cause the Ambulances had to drive too far and didnt have the appropriate resources.

@hazardballers

Жыл бұрын

That has nothing to do with hazard. Saul and buckhorn are well out of city limits

@GSPfan2112

Жыл бұрын

@@hazardballers Hazard is the county seat. They have administrative power over Saul and Buckhorn. They have a lot to do with Saul. Youre just another example of someone who doesnt care about your fellow Kentuckians.

@GSPfan2112

Жыл бұрын

@@hazardballers You should look up the Perry County map and youll see how disconnected Saul is from the rest of the County, and its gone on for over 60 years. Buckhorn lake blocks Saul from getting County support from the administrative seat of Hazard. Hazard owes Saul much more than theyve ever been given.

@hazardballers

Жыл бұрын

Doubt you’ll ever see a bridge over buckhorn lake especially just to connect Saul, I wouldn’t say it’s not that they don’t care that just doesn’t seem necessary at all build a massive exspensive bridge over a lake to connect a hollow it just won’t ever happen. Got a bunch of friends who live in squabble creek I know it sucks being isolated and what not but it’s just not worth a bridge.

@hazardballers

Жыл бұрын

In all honesty moving closer to the city would probably be your only option unfortunately.

I'm in hazard from NYC there is no culture at here nothing to do worse place I have ever lived in

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

No culture, huh?

@EzElegance

5 ай бұрын

@@MountainRoots go back to NYC...I doubt you'll be missed

@matthewfrahm9850

2 ай бұрын

NYC’s culture is loud, aggressive, ego-centric people who don’t give a hoot about anyone around them. Maybe you should go back. 🫶

Hazard KY is losing population

Thanks!

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

You're so AWESOME, thank you!!

Thanks!

@MountainRoots

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate ALL your support!