West Virginia | What Is an Appalachian Holler?

So what really is an Appalachian Holler in West Virginia? Well, it's usually a very narrow road surrounded by beautiful mountainsides. It will have a creek running beside it, and of course will have a dog watching your every move as it sits or stands on the road, might even chase ya (almost always happens to me). A lot of times the holler will be family or close knit friends, they will always see you before you see them. It will have a mouth, which is at the beginning, and a head, which is the end. Of course, with most hollers, there's nowhere to turn around at the end, so get ready for a ride. Let's go check one out!

[wbnc]

If you are in such a location and feel like you are being watched...You ARE being watched, folks know the cars and trucks that belong up in that holler, and if you aint in one, you ARE being watched. the good news is if you break down or get stuck somoen will be happy to help. Threy may ber curious about what your doing in their neck of the woods, but they will help."out for a drive and got turned around" is a pretty solid explination .

[SuperWorkingJoe]

No loud music. No commentary. Just wondetful places that I'll never get to go to. Thank you ❤

[nancyjones]

I'm house bound so I love these ride a longs ! We used to do this in the 60's we would just drive out into the country and each time just turn off on a road we had never taken before, there are some really cool places out there.

[rdl]

Love these videos. No music and no talking. No radio going, either. I wish more videos were like this.

[joanneclose]

Never even thought of WV until my daughter moved there, her husband took her "back home" WV is one of the most beautiful places. I go by train & the green is just amazing.the ride up the mountain is spectacular. 💚

[lisabunnie]

I'm torn between loving this place..and being terrified out of my mind.

[jjlynn]

I'm from West Virginia and lived in a holler. Thank you for the video, I miss home so much.❤❤

[carlarichards]

I grew up in the countryside of an island in the Caribbean. To this day living in the United States for decades, I can still see you before you see me😅 We had nothing else to do!

[JoJo-iesl]

Crumbling houses aside, it's a pretty area. Would have been fun as a kid, hiking and stomping around the woods....

[shootfirst]

My brother was born in W. VA and we moved from there to Pittsburgh. I always loved the creeks and streams
of those hilly regions. So relaxing just to sit next to one.

[Dano]

I liked your narrative along with the calming effect of the drive.

[Bear_]

Great info 👍🏻 now I understand what a holler is. This looks like a place to get away from the nastiness of the world. Great adventure, thanks 🤠👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[sheisLD]

West Virginia is stunning in person - no pic or vid can really capture the natural beauty, but this was close! Thanks for the ride :)

[paolobianconi]

Always breathless while watching your videos. Hi from Lombardy, Northern Italy

[KevinBarry-jw]

Liived out in the country for awhile in Decatur, Tennessee, the most beautiful scenery ever, hollers everywhere, just loved it❤.

[piwackitpepper]

No commentary. I like what you do, Fella

[licksnkicks]

I just love the scenery. It’s just gorgeous but also sad because these towns are on the verge of collapse!

[adrsoup]

I watched a movie “Holler” great film. I had no idea it’s an actual area. Thank you for your videos. I subscribed 🎉🎉🎉

[bridgetmuehlberger]

Loved this vid! Hollers kinda fascinate me. They always look like something out of The Land That Time Forgot. It’s so easy to forget that this America exists alongside us. Thanks for showing us ALL the sides of America! 😊

[donnagagne]

This is my favorite drive so far. Not depressing and quite charming. Thank you.