As tourist we never get to see these backroads as we fly over or drive the interstate . These are treasures of a simpler time that deserve to be shown. Thank you Adam for being our guide. We have missed you.
North of I-10 in the panhandle gets pretty funky as you can see. LA (Lower Alabama) is quite the same. Been through a few of these areas myself. Be careful out there.
Even if not about tourists, I think you do a better job at showing Florida away from Orlando and Daytona Beach. Anyone can go to #DisneyWorld or any of the theme parks, but not many will drive the side roads and see the "heart" of this state!
All of these towns were alive and busy in the 1950-60's. I was born in 1952 and these towns were part of my life. Sad to see them decaying.😢 Makes me sad but glad to see you there Adam!! That was a sugar cane mill I am rather sure. I saw them in action. A mule would make circles grinding the sugar cane into juice. Man I am feeling old....🙄My maternal granfather lived in Blackmon, Florida. So much of my history in those old towns. Thank you for this video!❤
I was going to say that device was the same thing. I used to do some interpretative historical volunteer work at several of Florida's historic state parks. One of them is The Dudley Farm located not far out of Gainesville in Alachua County. The farm is a working farm that dates back to Florida's pioneer days. Among one of the things the volunteers do in December of each year, harvest sugar cane to make Sugar Cane Syrup. There are mules on the farm that get hitched to one of those to grind the cane to make it ready for further processing and bottling.
@@et76039 Daniel Thomas was my maternal grandfather. His mother was Martha Luella Steele-Thomas. They lived in Wing, Alabama and that area also. She and some family are buried in Wing.
I miss that segment of the show. I am so glad that you are driving through better weather than when you came to Florida when Texas had there freeze. Good thing the weather is better for your trip now.
Imagine when all those derelict buildings were first opened they would've been the pride of the town. Imagine the stories and history those buildings could tell you if they spoke. I find old run down towns and buildings fascinating. Thank you for these types of videos they're very enjoyable.
Thanks for doing small towns, I traveled for over 40 years across America mostly small towns and would ask " what is this town famous for ? " every town has a story to tell, .........thanks Adam
@@theonewhomjesusloves7360 I don't know; how much time do you have? I love Disney as much as Adam does, and wish I could go more often. But I can understand that when you're going primarily to make content for a channel, it could go from having fun to being a chore, and I would want to avoid that too.
@@Experiment6Two6 i think he saw how much the viewers loved the trip with his dad. I cant do Disney over and over and over and over. Maybe because i live near one so im just done for a long while.
Per Two Egg historian Dale Cox: According to Mr. John Henry Pittman, who for many years ran one of the stores in Two Egg, the name originated when two small boys came into the store day after day to trade two eggs for a small amount of sugar. The owner of the store was having a bad week and, in frustration, made a remark that included the line, "This is nothing but a "two egg" town." A traveling salesman (or "drummer") was in the store at the time and began to spread the story. The name caught on and before long the community, previously called Allison, became known as Two Egg. The name first appeared on State Highway maps during the 1940s and remains there to this day. Other versions differ slightly, but that's the story in a nutshell.
Just came across this video and had to watch! Moved up here from Orlando 30 years ago so ive learned a lot about this area and when you crossed the bridge in Chattahoochee you said was Apalachicola River was both it's referred to as Chattahoochee basin where Flint river and Apalachicola meet, and the store in Two Egg was open till the late 90's been there several times and Bascom was home to Faye Dunaway, I know one of her cousins. You missed my little town of Cottondale.
There were several stories of how Two Egg got it's name floating around when I was a young man growing up in the Florida panhandle. But most people agreed that this one was the most likely. I even stopped at Two Egg several times over the years when this store was still open. I even had a t-shirt that had, "I Went to Two Egg University" printed on it. And from you knowing the story of how Two Egg got it's name, then I'm sure you know what that was supposed to be.
That's where my family is from, Malone and Marianna. Still have family there. When I was little my Granny would tell us if we blinked we'd miss Two Egg. My cousin is the manager of the IGA in Malone.
Thankyou Jesus, Adam you were missed, you tube without Adam, just isn't the same, going to enjoy every bit, oh yes with a piping hot beverage as well 🤗
Adam’s videos lately, I dunno. I used to be a big fan, but I will say this of Adam, he’s no Tim Tracker Disney sellout. Adam does his own thing and for that he gets a thumbs up
Let's gooooo! Adam and road trips go together like cupcakes and frosting. Really good on its own but so much better when together. Safe travels friend!
Whenever you find a closed down gas station, you should always show the gas pumps and the last price per gallon, this will give us an approximation of when the gas station closed.
So glad to see your back! You were definitely missed by me. No one else’s videos n CZcams compare to yours. And I love your road trip videos. You show so many interesting places which most of us do not get to see. Again so glad your are back with us. .Thank you for sharing Adam👍
27:52 A spine-tingling moment for me. I bought a coke here in 1987. I was riding my bicycle from Lake Worth, Fl to Boise, ID and I stopped at this very place. Then I rode on to Florala. I picked and ate mayberries along the way.
I drive rural areas for Google Street View. I see hundreds of towns all across the country like this and I am SO happy that someone else is also seeing these little towns and abandoned buildings. I'd make videos about places like this if I were to make videos. I'm so happy you're doing it!
Most of those areas were in the path of hurricane Michael and still haven't fully recovered. Probably why some of those businesses are closed, a lot of people just had to move away.
Been living out here for 30 years. That damage was way further East. In the mid 90's, a lot of the core businesses started leaving. Then Hurricane Ivan tore through and things were never the same. I worked with FEMA and the damage was horrific. Places like Atmore and Brewton never came back just like towns in FL like Jay and Century while the coastal towns boomed after that.
25:29 That's a cane grinder. The well looking thing is actually where they cook the syrup in a big cauldron/wok thing. That's why its covered so stuff don't fall in while cooking.
Thank You Adam for visiting my home area of the Panhandle of Florida. Your trip took the northern beaten path but 40 minutes south are the World's Most Beautiful Beaches. From Two Egg, Bascom , Malone, Bascom, Laurel Hill , BerryDale ( prison ) used prisoners under work release program. Jay the town where oil was found many years ago. The one thing these town all have in common when the sun goes down they go to bed and rise when the sun comes up. Safe travels to you Adam and hopefully no ice storms on your return to Florida.
Berrydale Forestry camp was a minimum security prison that closed in 2017 due to due to the need for extensive and costly repairs to the infrastructure of its facilities.👍🏼
They use low security non violent prisoners to fight fires. They do that here in CA and NV for sure. A friend in Vegas was convicted of drunk driving manslaughter and served his sentence fighting fires in NV.
Thank you! I figured that out as soon as I saw and Adam mentioned the barbed wire on top of the fence. Also curious is the fact of the large parking area in front of the fence.
@@Merely speaking of Google every time Adam said "Berrydale" its CC posted "Barrydale". To some it's nothing but since I pronounce Berry and Barry differently it was very annoying.
YAY! I said out loud to myself as I sat down with my coffee this morning, "I miss Adam." AND WHALA: THERE WAS A VIDEO! So stoked you're back. Love these backroads vids! I love this stuff.
I live in a small Florida town in North Florida no one has ever heard of called Hilliard. Should your adventures ever bring you though, I’d be happy to show you around and tell some history.
Go through Hilliard up toward Folkston, Ga. from my sisters place in Fernandina. I go to Atlanta that way as it is more scenic and actually shorter than the usual 95 to 16 to 75 rt.
I cross over the central time zone but on I-10 every so often and I tell ppl there, hi, I’m from the future.lol Love your vids. I live in Citrus county and travel all over Florida for a living. I’m a service tech. For the petroleum industry.
Technically you were near the Chattahoochee River .It is north of the dam .It joins above it with the Flint River to create the Appalachicola which you crossed .You should have kept an eye out for the Two Egg Stump Jumper on the highway .It is a midget Bigfoot supposedly located in this area along with The Wildman Of Ocheesee Pond .The wildman was supposedly the only authenticated capture of a supposed skunk ape way back in the day . It was supposedly kept at the mental hospital in Chattahochee and moved to Tallahassee later where it went missing .We live just across the state line in Alabama so are familiar with all these little holes in the road .My wife likes to vist Tate's Hell and Victory Bridge in this area among other sites .I think she has some older Two Egg memorabilia she can send you if you like .She has tons of old memorabilia from all over Florida especially the panhandle area .I will check with her on it .I am really glad to see you putting out videos again .Stay safe out there .
I canoed down the Flint River from just south of Atlanta way back in 1954. I was 10 years old. When the river became a big compound we took the canoes over and put in on the Suwannee River where it exits the swamp and paddled to the Gulf of Mexico. 500 miles and took almost three weeks. I love the rural south.
In Oct 2018 Hurricane Michael came ashore as a Cat 5 in Mexico Beach and maintained a Cat 3 into S GA. If you notice trees bending in one direction and huge pines broken in half, as well as many road signs still show the damage that devastated the area around Chattahoochee and surrounding area. 3 years ago you would have seen a lot of blue tarps covering damaged roofs and huge piles of debris throughout the area. Most of the uprooted trees have been removed and roofs replaced.
You live the life mate. So few people ever travel the back roads of America anymore and get to see the small towns that once thrived there. This is good stuff, thank you sir for your video's.
Beyond love this!! My wife's family is from DeFuniak Springs and you passed close by it. She was familiar with a lot of those small towns. Love the work you do, thank you as always and blessings of safe and adventurous travels.
I grew up a half hour away from DeFuniak Springs in Paxton. My mom moved to DeFuniak Springs after I left the area, where she lived for about a quarter century. Edit: I made this comment partway through the video, before he mentioned Paxton in the Lakewood segment. Should have been more patient.
Missed seeing you! So glad you are back filming. I hope you had a relaxing break. Come see us sometime in Mexico Beach FL. We are still rebuilding but lots of good historical spots nearby!
Hurricane Michael sure tried it's best to make Mexico Beach just a smudge in the road. IT apparently underestimated the toughness of the people that live there.
Your backroad travel work has been important to me, helping me discover something fun, real and compelling to watch. Much learning and several cameras later, fears overcome, a new hobby has been born for this semi retired mid western fellow. Thank you!
I love these series of videos! I’m so glad you stopped in Laurel Hill (about 20 miles north of me). Laurel Hill was a logging town in the early 1900s. Also a railroad ran through the town. The schools mascot is The Hobos, in recognition of their railroad history.
I grew up just down the way from Laurel Hill in Paxton. Laurel Hill was the primary sports rival for our high school basketball team. Edit: I made this comment partway through the video, before he mentioned Paxton in the Lakewood segment. Should have been more patient.
Now these are the videos that I can get into, can't travel much anymore but back in the day I use to love going through the back roads and see what I can find. Keep up the great videos and I'll keep watching them.
I once heard the backroads called Blue Highways and it’s always stuck. With an hour drive to work from Anniston to Birmingham, your videos are a staple. My wife says she gets a “homesick feeling” about certain things maybe like my Sundays just dreading the week. Anyway, your videos would be my example of a “homecoming feeling.” Many of your less grandiose videos are my favorites. Thanks for what you do man. It matters.
In the early 1800’s, Two Egg was known as Allison, Florida. Many families made their fortunes there as planters. There were plantations up to 7,000 acres in size being farmed in the area. But a 100 years later, by 1930 and the depression, most families living in Allison were living on not much mor’n pride. It was a hard scrabble life in Jackson County at that time. My father, who was raised in Cottonwood, told me that no one in that part of the country, Florida, Georgia, or Alabama, had any money. Times were hard and families were doing all they could do just to survive. Families, children, and animals were daily fighting off hunger. Part of the daily routine was for mothers to send their children up to the store to barter for goods. Fresh eggs were acceptable currency at most general stores. They’d barter for “Two Eggs” of sugar, “Two Eggs” of flour, or “Two Eggs” of snuff, tobacca, or candy. Some of the traveling Drummers (traveling salesmen) observed so many people bartering at the ol’ Lawrence Grocery that they hung the moniker of “Two Egg” on the town. (from wackyexplorer dot com)
There are several stories regarding how Two Egg got its name -- none are implausible, but no one seems to be sure which -- if any -- are the actual truth. I grew up living in Dellwood (which is about two miles south of Two Egg). When I was a small boy (specifically between 45-50 years ago at this writing), my dad operated but did not own Lawrence Grocery; he has been lifelong friends with the Lawrence family. There was a second general store directly across the road in those days; as I recall, it faced north while Lawrence Grocery faced west. I marvel at the idea that Two Egg could EVER have supported two such stores at once. I recall seeing seeing some souvenirs for Two Egg when I was older, mostly t-shirts and baseball caps, I think.
Love the long format road trip vibe! Very easy to replicate the trip. I was google maps-ing the trip on my second viewing. My family from 1970 to 1992 would regularly go on this type of road trip. Looking at the old stuff, searching for "tourist traps" Roadside Attractions!!! and museums and tours! At 55 years old, all of your great variety of content bring back great memories and give me so much to plan for when I retire in 8 to 10 years!!! Thank you Adam!
Thank you for giving me a window into my past - it's pretty obvious that 'life' is transitory - nothing left but the wind, the grass & cows - so, I wonder why we, as people, are so cruel to one another - at the end, nothing left but the wind, weeds & cows - wish we could just relax, enjoy each other & the land ...
An Adam the Woo festive road trip? Christmas came early. And what an opener - classic back road America summed up in one location: Classic car, abandoned building, curious statues, weird name. Thank you Santa Woo!
Welcome back after a well deserved break. Thank you for letting us ride along as you explore the facinating nooks and crannies across America. Upward and onward!
I love seeing these old little towns. Wish I could travel back in time for a little while to see what life was like in other times. When I get to retirement age if I am not driving around an RV all the time, I will be settling down in a small town somewhere.
Hey Adam so glad to see you. I know you’ve been stepping back a bit, we’ve really been missing you. 2 weeks away from posting is a really Leon time. Just wanted to let you know you’ve been missed.
@@TheDailyWoo just watched your latest vlog and we may be on the road heading East around the same time. I’m hoping to be home by Christmas. Safe travels to you as well! Looking forward to your adventures in the new year 😎
I was born and raised in Greenwood, Fl. A few miles away. John Henry Pittman owned a little store in Two Egg way back. Most of these tiny towns are like home. I appreciate them much more as a grown up. A lot of history here. Hurricane Michael was devastating. This is sooo GREAT. Thank you. Father of Harper Lee lived in Graceville! You nut. I talk to the donkeys too. And the cows, horses, etc. Several of these places are new to me. Really super duper stuff. Assuming by now you've invested in a summer house, an old pick up truck and a cow.❤
I'm glad you took some time off and, now you're back. I never realized how many small towns and, farms 🚜 there were in Florida. Have a safe trip back to California and, don't get lost.
Adam you've always inspired me to take the road less traveled and I've found some gems out in the backwoods. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Much love and good luck to you for the future.
So impressed with the mural artwork; amazes me how they get such good perspective on such a large surface area! Good to have another road trip on the cards - safe travels : )
Welcome back, Adam😀 Have missed you so much. So happy to see you that I have happy tears. Love these backroad trips and the little towns you discover. Brings back fond memories of growing up. Had family members who were from small towns and lived their lives in small country towns. We’ve got plenty of backroads and small towns across the state of Mississippi. Wish I could check out all the backroads and towns across America . That would be fun. Please try not to stay away for so long. Days aren’t the same without you. Stay safe. God bless
Yay!!! Road trip! These are my absolute favorite videos! I love seeing small town America narrated by Adam the Woo! That’s what got me hooked on your channel! Safe travels and can’t wait to see the next video!!
Your small towns and back roads videos are my absolute favorite. Not enough people take the time to appreciate these places and the hidden gems they have.
I’m so happy to see you posting. You have been missed. But I am truly happy for you that you took time for yourself and, I am assuming your family. Time is such a precious commodity, especially now. Can’t wait to see these upcoming vlogs. I love stuff like this. Enjoy your trip Adam. I wish you safe travels.
Adam, these videos, small towns and back roads are my favorite videos of yours! Hope to see some more in the future! Seems like when I travel small towns I don't randomly run across such interesting sites. You seem to find really interesting sites with a story. Thanks for another great video!
Good morning Adam,it's so good to see you and the video ! Thank you for sharing Stay well my friend I've been watching you for many years.I believe you were the first-ever I faithfully watched. I'm an old dog learning what I can and you've taught me so much. Hugs from PA and Tammy ❤
I am sooo excited for these long traveling vlogs Adam. It’s a breath of fresh air with places we haven’t seen. I’m here for the ride. No snow hopefully this run heading west 😂
Hey Adam 🙋🏻♀️ Great to see your notification pop up on my feed but glad you’re posting based on what you feel is best for your well being. Always wishing you the best 🤗
I did most of the road stripping down in Jay about a year ago, as well as all the signs down highway 4 through there. Also should have kept going down the road where the Napa is, nice little coffee shop with all kinds of old street signs and relics hanging on the building. Also the berrydale forestry camp was a prison for working to work in/on blackwater state park out that way closed about 3 years ago now.
Back before I had family and professional obligations, I loved aimless backroad trips to little places like these. Back then, they were still functioning communities. It's sad to see them like this.
I am so excited for these new vlogs!! I missed watching your adventures! This may be my favorite one as i went to college in Graceville and spent years in the panhandle of Florida on the AL line. I loved revisiting places where i once was but had been away from for 20 years since graduation and getting married. Cant wait to see where you visit next!
Hi Adam, so glad you are well and back. Just keep doing what you do so well, entertaining us with your videos. May God Bless you with health. Thanks for your work.
I would have loved to meet you when you came through my home town of Graceville. The odd shape building was a grocery store. Graceville's town motto is Where The Living Is Easy. We were home to the largest peanut shelling plant in the world. Thanks for the video and have a safe trip
As tourist we never get to see these backroads as we fly over or drive the interstate . These are treasures of a simpler time that deserve to be shown. Thank you Adam for being our guide. We have missed you.
Glad you enjoy them . I’ll be focusing a lot on then more
North of I-10 in the panhandle gets pretty funky as you can see. LA (Lower Alabama) is quite the same. Been through a few of these areas myself. Be careful out there.
Even if not about tourists, I think you do a better job at showing Florida away from Orlando and Daytona Beach. Anyone can go to #DisneyWorld or any of the theme parks, but not many will drive the side roads and see the "heart" of this state!
you see nothing and learn even less if you take the interstate
Love it 😍! Thanks!
All of these towns were alive and busy in the 1950-60's. I was born in 1952 and these towns were part of my life. Sad to see them decaying.😢 Makes me sad but glad to see you there Adam!! That was a sugar cane mill I am rather sure. I saw them in action. A mule would make circles grinding the sugar cane into juice. Man I am feeling old....🙄My maternal granfather lived in Blackmon, Florida. So much of my history in those old towns. Thank you for this video!❤
I was going to say that device was the same thing. I used to do some interpretative historical volunteer work at several of Florida's historic state parks. One of them is The Dudley Farm located not far out of Gainesville in Alachua County. The farm is a working farm that dates back to Florida's pioneer days. Among one of the things the volunteers do in December of each year, harvest sugar cane to make Sugar Cane Syrup. There are mules on the farm that get hitched to one of those to grind the cane to make it ready for further processing and bottling.
Who's your grandfather? Probably one of my kin. Hint; my grandfather had the fire tower.
@@et76039 Daniel Thomas was my maternal grandfather. His mother was Martha Luella Steele-Thomas. They lived in Wing, Alabama and that area also. She and some family are buried in Wing.
There was a storm. October 2018, Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane In recorded modern times. 150 mph winds blew directly over the area.
Hope your in good health and doing good in your oñder age my grama was born in 55’ and doing okay so i hope you are aswell
Adamthewoo is now the modern day version of Charles Kuralt with his "On the Road" segments on The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite,
You have no idea how much of an honor it is to be mentioned with that . Thank you
Totally agree
@@TheDailyWoo hi Adam the woo how are you doing today
I miss that segment of the show. I am so glad that you are driving through better weather than when you came to Florida when Texas had there freeze. Good thing the weather is better for your trip now.
Used to watch( on the road with Charles Kuralt) years ago
Imagine when all those derelict buildings were first opened they would've been the pride of the town. Imagine the stories and history those buildings could tell you if they spoke. I find old run down towns and buildings fascinating. Thank you for these types of videos they're very enjoyable.
I strongly feel the same way. Makes me wish that I could travel through time. We could be brothers. 👍
Thanks for doing small towns, I traveled for over 40 years across America mostly small towns and would ask " what is this town famous for ? " every town has a story to tell, .........thanks Adam
Not that I don’t like the Disney stuff but “woo fans’ all love the back road trips. Thanks Adam. safe travels.
I was so over the disney stuff, i mean how many times can a grown man go to Disney florida and Disneyland California 🤷♀️
@@theonewhomjesusloves7360 I don't know; how much time do you have? I love Disney as much as Adam does, and wish I could go more often. But I can understand that when you're going primarily to make content for a channel, it could go from having fun to being a chore, and I would want to avoid that too.
@@Experiment6Two6 i think he saw how much the viewers loved the trip with his dad. I cant do Disney over and over and over and over. Maybe because i live near one so im just done for a long while.
Per Two Egg historian Dale Cox:
According to Mr. John Henry Pittman, who for many years ran one of the stores in Two Egg, the name originated when two small boys came into the store day after day to trade two eggs for a small amount of sugar. The owner of the store was having a bad week and, in frustration, made a remark that included the line, "This is nothing but a "two egg" town." A traveling salesman (or "drummer") was in the store at the time and began to spread the story. The name caught on and before long the community, previously called Allison, became known as Two Egg. The name first appeared on State Highway maps during the 1940s and remains there to this day.
Other versions differ slightly, but that's the story in a nutshell.
I've been in Two Egg twice
Oh wow ! What an interesting fact
Just came across this video and had to watch! Moved up here from Orlando 30 years ago so ive learned a lot about this area and when you crossed the bridge in Chattahoochee you said was Apalachicola River was both it's referred to as Chattahoochee basin where Flint river and Apalachicola meet, and the store in Two Egg was open till the late 90's been there several times and Bascom was home to Faye Dunaway, I know one of her cousins. You missed my little town of Cottondale.
One time for his nephew William cox
There were several stories of how Two Egg got it's name floating around when I was a young man growing up in the Florida panhandle. But most people agreed that this one was the most likely. I even stopped at Two Egg several times over the years when this store was still open. I even had a t-shirt that had, "I Went to Two Egg University" printed on it. And from you knowing the story of how Two Egg got it's name, then I'm sure you know what that was supposed to be.
That's where my family is from, Malone and Marianna. Still have family there. When I was little my Granny would tell us if we blinked we'd miss Two Egg. My cousin is the manager of the IGA in Malone.
I lived in Graceville Fl for 20 years
@@broseph56 We lived in Marianna for about 5 years and moved back in 2014. I have family still in Malone, Marianna and around.
My grandparents lived in Alford, been thru 2 egg twice. Still have distant cousins in Alford and Marianna.
I wish he had stayed in Graceville a little longer, there's so much history there.
Thankyou Jesus, Adam you were missed, you tube without Adam, just isn't the same, going to enjoy every bit, oh yes with a piping hot beverage as well 🤗
Adam’s videos lately, I dunno. I used to be a big fan, but I will say this of Adam, he’s no Tim Tracker Disney sellout. Adam does his own thing and for that he gets a thumbs up
Daamn riiight
What is that place? Is that the old gas station?
The Town of Jay! I like the sound of that. Great vlog buddy
Mangoville 🕶🤔😁
Tampa Jay,...i honestly thought about you when I heard the name, I like your stuff too.
I used to live in Jay
Let's gooooo! Adam and road trips go together like cupcakes and frosting. Really good on its own but so much better when together. Safe travels friend!
You are too kind thank you
This is The Dope Stuff. Real Old School
Recording the memories that 1 day will be gone.
Buildings don’t last forever
The good old days before LETS GO BRANDON !
Adam the Woo returning to one of the things he does best: showing the world little places and things undiscovered. Welcome back, Adam!
Thanks
Whenever you find a closed down gas station, you should always show the gas pumps and the last price per gallon, this will give us an approximation of when the gas station closed.
I’ll work on that for sure . Good idea
Also always check for date blocks on buildings and show us that also.
One pump had 33 dollars on it for 22 gallons.
So glad to see your back! You were definitely missed by me. No one else’s videos n CZcams compare to yours. And I love your road trip videos. You show so many interesting places which most of us do not get to see. Again so glad your are back with us. .Thank you for sharing Adam👍
27:52 A spine-tingling moment for me. I bought a coke here in 1987. I was riding my bicycle from Lake Worth, Fl to Boise, ID and I stopped at this very place. Then I rode on to Florala. I picked and ate mayberries along the way.
*ROAD TRIP!* I can't WAIT! I love getting out of my little world for a while during these videos.
I drive rural areas for Google Street View. I see hundreds of towns all across the country like this and I am SO happy that someone else is also seeing these little towns and abandoned buildings.
I'd make videos about places like this if I were to make videos. I'm so happy you're doing it!
Coming from Australia, I really enjoy these "Smalltown USA" locations.I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos.
Id say there are many towns like this in Australia.
Most of those areas were in the path of hurricane Michael and still haven't fully recovered. Probably why some of those businesses are closed, a lot of people just had to move away.
Been living out here for 30 years. That damage was way further East. In the mid 90's, a lot of the core businesses started leaving. Then Hurricane Ivan tore through and things were never the same. I worked with FEMA and the damage was horrific. Places like Atmore and Brewton never came back just like towns in FL like Jay and Century while the coastal towns boomed after that.
Or . . . they DIED ! 💀
It was Hurricane Sally
25:29 That's a cane grinder. The well looking thing is actually where they cook the syrup in a big cauldron/wok thing. That's why its covered so stuff don't fall in while cooking.
Thank You Adam for visiting my home area of the Panhandle of Florida. Your trip took the northern beaten path but 40 minutes south are the World's Most Beautiful Beaches. From Two Egg, Bascom , Malone, Bascom, Laurel Hill , BerryDale ( prison ) used prisoners under work release program. Jay the town where oil was found many years ago. The one thing these town all have in common when the sun goes down they go to bed and rise when the sun comes up. Safe travels to you Adam and hopefully no ice storms on your return to Florida.
Berrydale Forestry camp was a minimum security prison that closed in 2017 due to due to the need for extensive and costly repairs to the infrastructure of its facilities.👍🏼
The Berrydale Forestry Camp is a prison. Interesting name! There’s plenty of information online about it.
They use low security non violent prisoners to fight fires. They do that here in CA and NV for sure. A friend in Vegas was convicted of drunk driving manslaughter and served his sentence fighting fires in NV.
I wish Adam would simply open up Google instead of shrugging his shoulders all the time.
Thank you! I figured that out as soon as I saw and Adam mentioned the barbed wire on top of the fence. Also curious is the fact of the large parking area in front of the fence.
@@Merely speaking of Google every time Adam said "Berrydale" its CC posted "Barrydale". To some it's nothing but since I pronounce Berry and Barry differently it was very annoying.
That 's good to know. Something else the internet is good for.
Your small town/backroad videos are the best. Keep em coming.
100%
YAY! I said out loud to myself as I sat down with my coffee this morning, "I miss Adam." AND WHALA: THERE WAS A VIDEO! So stoked you're back. Love these backroads vids! I love this stuff.
Whala...
Old Florida is great. I love those old vintage gas stations so much.
I live in a small Florida town in North Florida no one has ever heard of called Hilliard. Should your adventures ever bring you though, I’d be happy to show you around and tell some history.
I've been to Hilliard., from jax
Go through Hilliard up toward Folkston, Ga. from my sisters place in Fernandina. I go to Atlanta that way as it is more scenic and actually shorter than the usual 95 to 16 to 75 rt.
I cross over the central time zone but on I-10 every so often and I tell ppl there, hi, I’m from the future.lol
Love your vids. I live in Citrus county and travel all over Florida for a living. I’m a service tech. For the petroleum industry.
Had to Google all the town names to see exactly where they were.Very interesting.Glad to see you are back.Thanks for sharing.
I followed along with google earth... :)
Technically you were near the Chattahoochee River .It is north of the dam .It joins above it with the Flint River to create the Appalachicola which you crossed .You should have kept an eye out for the Two Egg Stump Jumper on the highway .It is a midget Bigfoot supposedly located in this area along with The Wildman Of Ocheesee Pond .The wildman was supposedly the only authenticated capture of a supposed skunk ape way back in the day . It was supposedly kept at the mental hospital in Chattahochee and moved to Tallahassee later where it went missing .We live just across the state line in Alabama so are familiar with all these little holes in the road .My wife likes to vist Tate's Hell and Victory Bridge in this area among other sites .I think she has some older Two Egg memorabilia she can send you if you like .She has tons of old memorabilia from all over Florida especially the panhandle area .I will check with her on it .I am really glad to see you putting out videos again .Stay safe out there .
I canoed down the Flint River from just south of Atlanta way back in 1954. I was 10 years old. When the river became a big compound we took the canoes over and put in on the Suwannee River where it exits the swamp and paddled to the Gulf of Mexico. 500 miles and took almost three weeks. I love the rural south.
I'm from Tallahassee with relatives from more West Florida ( a couple of 'em were in da Hootch hospital a few times before it was mostly for criminals
In Oct 2018 Hurricane Michael came ashore as a Cat 5 in Mexico Beach and maintained a Cat 3 into S GA. If you notice trees bending in one direction and huge pines broken in half, as well as many road signs still show the damage that devastated the area around Chattahoochee and surrounding area. 3 years ago you would have seen a lot of blue tarps covering damaged roofs and huge piles of debris throughout the area. Most of the uprooted trees have been removed and roofs replaced.
Yes I love tates hell!!!! All those fun trips driving past going to st George beach
You live the life mate. So few people ever travel the back roads of America anymore and get to see the small towns that once thrived there. This is good stuff, thank you sir for your video's.
Beyond love this!! My wife's family is from DeFuniak Springs and you passed close by it. She was familiar with a lot of those small towns. Love the work you do, thank you as always and blessings of safe and adventurous travels.
I grew up a half hour away from DeFuniak Springs in Paxton. My mom moved to DeFuniak Springs after I left the area, where she lived for about a quarter century.
Edit: I made this comment partway through the video, before he mentioned Paxton in the Lakewood segment. Should have been more patient.
Missed seeing you! So glad you are back filming. I hope you had a relaxing break. Come see us sometime in Mexico Beach FL. We are still rebuilding but lots of good historical spots nearby!
Hurricane Michael sure tried it's best to make Mexico Beach just a smudge in the road. IT apparently underestimated the toughness of the people that live there.
Hey i did some demo on the big hotel El Governor i think, have they built it back up? Michael was rough.
@@ameliasbaby3782 that is right next to my office!! it should be open this summer! Their RV park is back though
Your backroad travel work has been important to me, helping me discover something fun, real and compelling to watch. Much learning and several cameras later, fears overcome, a new hobby has been born for this semi retired mid western fellow. Thank you!
I love these series of videos! I’m so glad you stopped in Laurel Hill (about 20 miles north of me). Laurel Hill was a logging town in the early 1900s. Also a railroad ran through the town. The schools mascot is The Hobos, in recognition of their railroad history.
I grew up just down the way from Laurel Hill in Paxton. Laurel Hill was the primary sports rival for our high school basketball team.
Edit: I made this comment partway through the video, before he mentioned Paxton in the Lakewood segment. Should have been more patient.
you must live in crestview. me too lol.
Good to see you back Adam! This sounds like a really fun trip! Have a great time and stay safe!
Now these are the videos that I can get into, can't travel much anymore but back in the day I use to love going through the back roads and see what I can find. Keep up the great videos and I'll keep watching them.
You were missed Adam. What a great day waking up to a road trip with you. My personal favorite ❤️👍
Glad to see ya back. The HOP IN on the back of the truck was a decal that was originally for HOPKINS CHEVROLET in Marianna fl.
@Rimone Media yea. The car dealership is still in business. Great video. Many memories
@Rimone Media they did indeed
The Bryan Brothers building in Bascom was a recording studio for The Bryan Brothers Quartet. They are relativies of mine.
I once heard the backroads called Blue Highways and it’s always stuck. With an hour drive to work from Anniston to Birmingham, your videos are a staple. My wife says she gets a “homesick feeling” about certain things maybe like my Sundays just dreading the week. Anyway, your videos would be my example of a “homecoming feeling.” Many of your less grandiose videos are my favorites. Thanks for what you do man. It matters.
The route from FL to CA is a nice one. We're in CA and my husband is a trucker. He loves I-40...
In the early 1800’s, Two Egg was known as Allison, Florida. Many families made their fortunes there as planters. There were plantations up to 7,000 acres in size being farmed in the area. But a 100 years later, by 1930 and the depression, most families living in Allison were living on not much mor’n pride. It was a hard scrabble life in Jackson County at that time.
My father, who was raised in Cottonwood, told me that no one in that part of the country, Florida, Georgia, or Alabama, had any money. Times were hard and families were doing all they could do just to survive. Families, children, and animals were daily fighting off hunger. Part of the daily routine was for mothers to send their children up to the store to barter for goods. Fresh eggs were acceptable currency at most general stores. They’d barter for “Two Eggs” of sugar, “Two Eggs” of flour, or “Two Eggs” of snuff, tobacca, or candy. Some of the traveling Drummers (traveling salesmen) observed so many people bartering at the ol’ Lawrence Grocery that they hung the moniker of “Two Egg” on the town. (from wackyexplorer dot com)
There are several stories regarding how Two Egg got its name -- none are implausible, but no one seems to be sure which -- if any -- are the actual truth. I grew up living in Dellwood (which is about two miles south of Two Egg). When I was a small boy (specifically between 45-50 years ago at this writing), my dad operated but did not own Lawrence Grocery; he has been lifelong friends with the Lawrence family. There was a second general store directly across the road in those days; as I recall, it faced north while Lawrence Grocery faced west. I marvel at the idea that Two Egg could EVER have supported two such stores at once. I recall seeing seeing some souvenirs for Two Egg when I was older, mostly t-shirts and baseball caps, I think.
Faye Dunaway lived in Two Egg. She attended Leon High School in Tallahassee.
@@joshrandall5297 Quite a few Dunaways still live in and around Two Egg and nearby Lovedale.
Yay! I have missed your vlogs so much. I can’t watch yet because I have to watch with my husband. We enjoy watching together after work of an evening.
Been struggling with my ADHD lately and seeing Adam brought a much needed smile to my face.
Adhd is a made up thing by California leberals..
@@ws6032 It is? Man, that’s good news! I wonder if leberals are to blame for poor spelling, also.
@@GoADHDGo Whatever Democrat go watch CNN
I hope you feel better. Sorry some people in the comments act like petty two year olds and start fights for no reason. Have a good day dude.
@@alliekuma4234 now you're starting a fight with me! Typical leberals also starting fights and spreading hate. Let's go Brandon!
Love the long format road trip vibe! Very easy to replicate the trip. I was google maps-ing the trip on my second viewing. My family from 1970 to 1992 would regularly go on this type of road trip. Looking at the old stuff, searching for "tourist traps" Roadside Attractions!!! and museums and tours! At 55 years old, all of your great variety of content bring back great memories and give me so much to plan for when I retire in 8 to 10 years!!! Thank you Adam!
Thank you for giving me a window into my past - it's pretty obvious that 'life' is transitory - nothing left but the wind, the grass & cows - so, I wonder why we, as people, are so cruel to one another - at the end, nothing left but the wind, weeds & cows - wish we could just relax, enjoy each other & the land ...
An Adam the Woo festive road trip? Christmas came early. And what an opener - classic back road America summed up in one location: Classic car, abandoned building, curious statues, weird name. Thank you Santa Woo!
Welcome back after a well deserved break. Thank you for letting us ride along as you explore the facinating nooks and crannies across America. Upward and onward!
I love seeing these old little towns. Wish I could travel back in time for a little while to see what life was like in other times. When I get to retirement age if I am not driving around an RV all the time, I will be settling down in a small town somewhere.
Absolutely my favorite type of video. Love seeing the history of our rural areas. Thank you.
Missed your vlogs so much, very glad to see it back. I'm excited for this new road trip series!
Hey Adam so glad to see you. I know you’ve been stepping back a bit, we’ve really been missing you. 2 weeks away from posting is a really Leon time. Just wanted to let you know you’ve been missed.
A new series, welcome back!!! Looking forward to the next adventure!!!
This sort of stuff and movie locations is exactly why I subbed to both your channels. Thanks Adam!
It’s great to see you, Adam! Welcome back!! ❤️❤️
Yay!! Adam’s back!! Perfect timing as I prep for my own cross country drive…inspired by you and Justin!
Safe travels
@@TheDailyWoo just watched your latest vlog and we may be on the road heading East around the same time. I’m hoping to be home by Christmas. Safe travels to you as well! Looking forward to your adventures in the new year 😎
Welcome Back. Love these small towns and backroads. Just brings back nice memories of easy going times.
I was born and raised in Greenwood, Fl. A few miles away. John Henry Pittman owned a little store in Two Egg way back. Most of these tiny towns are like home. I appreciate them much more as a grown up. A lot of history here. Hurricane Michael was devastating. This is sooo GREAT. Thank you. Father of Harper Lee lived in Graceville! You nut. I talk to the donkeys too. And the cows, horses, etc. Several of these places are new to me. Really super duper stuff.
Assuming by now you've invested in a summer house, an old pick up truck and a cow.❤
I'm glad you took some time off and, now you're back. I never realized how many small towns and, farms 🚜 there were in Florida. Have a safe trip back to California and, don't get lost.
Adam you've always inspired me to take the road less traveled and I've found some gems out in the backwoods. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Much love and good luck to you for the future.
Great stuff Adam! This is what you do best. We very much enjoy your road trips. Very enjoyable. Thank You
This is the Daily Woo I love!!
😍🤩🥰 So happy to see the road trips are coming back! Thank you, Adam!
So impressed with the mural artwork; amazes me how they get such good perspective on such a large surface area! Good to have another road trip on the cards - safe travels : )
Welcome back, Adam😀 Have missed you so much. So happy to see you that I have happy tears. Love these backroad trips and the little towns you discover. Brings back fond memories of growing up. Had family members who were from small towns and lived their lives in small country towns. We’ve got plenty of backroads and small towns across the state of Mississippi. Wish I could check out all the backroads and towns across America . That would be fun. Please try not to stay away for so long. Days aren’t the same without you. Stay safe. God bless
Your country’s history in these places eerily shines through. Amazing. Thank you for taking us with you on this trek Adam. Tagging along.
Yay!!! Road trip! These are my absolute favorite videos! I love seeing small town America narrated by Adam the Woo! That’s what got me hooked on your channel! Safe travels and can’t wait to see the next video!!
I think that is a sorghum mill that you said was a grinder. They have one at Cades Cove working sometimes:)
That's what I was thinking as well.
This made my morning! Woo hoo! Welcome back!
Your small towns and back roads videos are my absolute favorite. Not enough people take the time to appreciate these places and the hidden gems they have.
I’m so happy to see you posting. You have been missed. But I am truly happy for you that you took time for yourself and, I am assuming your family. Time is such a precious commodity, especially now. Can’t wait to see these upcoming vlogs. I love stuff like this. Enjoy your trip Adam. I wish you safe travels.
I have a feeling I'm gonna love this cross-country trip. Already enjoyed part 1...
Adam The Woo goes on adventures for you!
Adam, these videos, small towns and back roads are my favorite videos of yours! Hope to see some more in the future!
Seems like when I travel small towns I don't randomly run across such interesting sites. You seem to find really interesting sites with a story. Thanks for another great video!
Good morning Adam,it's so good to see you and the video ! Thank you for sharing Stay well my friend I've been watching you for many years.I believe you were the first-ever I faithfully watched. I'm an old dog learning what I can and you've taught me so much. Hugs from PA and Tammy ❤
I am sooo excited for these long traveling vlogs Adam. It’s a breath of fresh air with places we haven’t seen. I’m here for the ride. No snow hopefully this run heading west 😂
Hey Adam 🙋🏻♀️ Great to see your notification pop up on my feed but glad you’re posting based on what you feel is best for your well being. Always wishing you the best 🤗
I did most of the road stripping down in Jay about a year ago, as well as all the signs down highway 4 through there. Also should have kept going down the road where the Napa is, nice little coffee shop with all kinds of old street signs and relics hanging on the building. Also the berrydale forestry camp was a prison for working to work in/on blackwater state park out that way closed about 3 years ago now.
Yay!! Glad you're back!! Love road trips! Thanks Adam
Back before I had family and professional obligations, I loved aimless backroad trips to little places like these. Back then, they were still functioning communities. It's sad to see them like this.
This all pretty much looks like where I live now, LOL. And we still have an IGA, and quite a few unpaved roads. 😆
You are right at home 😂
The closed Gas stations give me an idea, take photos of the hose in the car to make it look like you're getting gas there.
Fun and Interesting Vlog, Mr. Adam. Very enjoyable. We love the vintage architecture and ghost signs too. 👍
So glad you’re back! Missed you and your videos.
Really enjoyed seeing this. Welcome back.
Nice to see you back on the road! You know what? A big white van would really come in handy for a long road trip. yep, I'm dating myself :)
Excellent video Adam. Glad you uploaded this. You made my day. This will keep me going for another day. Not much to keep me going anymore.
I am so excited for these new vlogs!! I missed watching your adventures! This may be my favorite one as i went to college in Graceville and spent years in the panhandle of Florida on the AL line. I loved revisiting places where i once was but had been away from for 20 years since graduation and getting married. Cant wait to see where you visit next!
Glad you're back! Let the road trip begin
What a treat to have this morning with my coffee! Thank you Adam ❤
I love going on backroads adventures with you. These are places I wound never get to see. Thanks Adam and safe travels!🙏
Heck yes was really looking forward to this 🕶👍always a good day with a new Woo video
Come explore West Virginia for some good off the beaten path places…you won’t be disappointed.
Hi Adam, so glad you are well and back. Just keep doing what you do so well, entertaining us with your videos. May God Bless you with health. Thanks for your work.
These videos are my favorites to sit and watch..........amazing what these trips can trigger in your mind.... thanks for the great videos Adam...
I would have loved to meet you when you came through my home town of Graceville. The odd shape building was a grocery store. Graceville's town motto is Where The Living Is Easy. We were home to the largest peanut shelling plant in the world. Thanks for the video and have a safe trip
I've been thru most of those cities, we would travel to Alford 4 or 5 times a year to see my grandfolks.
I love to go over to Graceville to shop at The Father's Closet. Neat little Christian Thrift Store.
Woooo whooo! A new vid! :) Love these trips! :)
I really enjoy your road trips Adam. Thank you for sharing them with us
So enjoy the backroads you travel. I think you are at your best vlogging these journeys. THANK YOU!