Ridgway Pennsylvania: Chainsaw Carving Capital of the World!

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5 ай бұрын

Join me in this episode as I explore Ridgway Pennsylvania: Timber & Chainsaw Carving Capital of the World! This is the kickoff episode in my new Mountain Roots Explores episode as I venture further into Appalachia and beyond!
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@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Your feedback about this episode is GREATLY appreciated, so let me know what you think in the comments below. Have you been to Ridgway? If not, what are you waiting for?!

@mdm5215 5 ай бұрын

My hometown 🤩

@jimmyva4870 5 ай бұрын

The Boni Family are what True Americans are all about. I am proud to have grown up in Ridgway.

@spiritchik13 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! We love our hometown, many homes here, even mine, has the Hyde murphy wood! We have so much here..much more than even mentioned. Liz is a friend to so many of us and we love the hustle and bustle of the Chainsaw “Vous.” Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Geocaching, Wine walks, Carnival, Music Events, the list is endless! Come visit us! We love people here! We all come together as friends and our hometown welcomes you!

@xsnrg 5 ай бұрын

I'm from nearby Ridgway and enjoyed the video, but I'll tell you it should be episode 1 if several. There's so much more history and information about the town and surrounding area that I'd love to see covered.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to make that happen!

@xsnrg 5 ай бұрын

@@MountainRoots I'd can connect you with someone if you are interested who is a local history buff that literally spends I think every weekend out exploring old settlement, mill, or mine sites, etc.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

@@xsnrg that'd be amazing! Shoot me an email, so much easier for me to keep track of that way. Thanks!

@nickjenkins23 24 күн бұрын

Excellent video! I always pass through this town on the way to my grandparents house. This is extremely well done!

@paulfelkner6749 5 ай бұрын

Great part of Pennsylvania that I have not yet seen. Just hope that PBS will allow you to tell the truth unlike their news reporters.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

You've got to visit if you enjoy the Commonwealth of PA! My experience with PBS has been unbridled, I'm able to continue my filmmaking and cultural journalism unimpeded.

@watavuemountain481 5 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Thank you for such a spectacular job of covering my home town, literally brought a tear to my eye. The brief history of how it was started to how it is tryig to grow was a great synopsis of the old and new. I am certain you will get several (if not hundred) comments from others in Ridgway who will also love this short snippet at well. Thanx again, Be Safe and God Bless!!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

This is the feedback I LOVE! When the locals say we got them, that's the highest praise and assures me we did the story and the town, and most importantly, the people right!

@justalice8035 5 ай бұрын

I now would love to visit Ridgeway!! The chainsaw art is absolutely amazing!! I'm from a South Carolina small town born and raised and totally agree that Small Town America unites us ! More Please❤ Have an awesome adventure!!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

I love the feedback, thanks so much for watching...you WON'T be disappointed with a trip to Ridgway!!!

@patriciag857 5 ай бұрын

You should come at the end of April,.. 24 to 27th if you want to see these amazing carvers!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

@patriciag857 that's the goal!!

@LD-jg3vq 5 ай бұрын

It is so refreshing to see the heart and soul of Appalachia expressed so richly in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania. This is a beautiful episode. Lovely people!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Really couldn't agree more!

@sherryjesberger6159 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Proud to have been born in Ridgway and raised in Elk County.

@meglange3595 5 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!! I love my small town here in central Illinois. I think we're around 3,500 population. I've been here 6 years, have gotten involved in events sponsored by our local library and have gained so many wonderful new friendships. 😊 We also have a local chainsaw carver. Great guy. We featured quite a few of his pieces at the farm store where I worked for many years. So this story made me smile in a "close to home" way. Good one Josh!! See you next time. 🥰

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE that line- a "close to home way"! Thanks so much for sharing, and for watching 😊

@rob858585 5 ай бұрын

This is a terrific close-up look at carving, the region, and my dear friend Liz. Thanks for doing this and thanks for all the people who make Ridgway and Elk County special.

@wbrianna27 5 ай бұрын

Oh Josh, this was a FAB Episode to welcome us all back to Mountain Roots!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

REALLY glad you liked it!!

@rosiemcnaughton9933 5 ай бұрын

Wow! This is a town that was waiting to you to feature it. What a great place. They are doing a wonderful job of taking care of their home. I'm glad to hear that the woodworking art is doing so well and being shared with the world. Good for the people of Ridgway. Thank you for going there.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

You know, I think you're right. It was just waiting to be featured 😊

@Ninjette2004 5 ай бұрын

Have several carvings in my yard. Ridgway proud!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

I now have a small one that Liz graciously sent home with me! 😊

@gracie97007 5 ай бұрын

this is great to see about. my great grandparents settled in Kersey, near Ridgeway after leaving Ireland. They were the Quinn family..Patrick and Hanna Quinn. I know there were other Quinn families there as well

@gregdelaney119 5 ай бұрын

Now, I don't know how you do this, but watching this video afforded me a feeling of nostalgia and familiarity - like, "yeah, this is how Josh's video excursions into hometown communities feel. I can relax and kick back a little and feel like I am there for a bit". I couldn't put my finger on this specific sensation until watching this one. I love wood, and the woodwork in the buildings is "to die for" beautiful. I like the comment at the end: "making the outsider feel welcome". I'll add that to my list of traits/characteristic of small-town America. Beautifully done!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg! Heading north had me out of my element, I'll admit. The internal dialogue revealed how it feels to approach a place with certain preconceptions, even biases...but what I discovered was so welcoming and disarming. The great folks across these United States really have more in common than not. As always, thanks for watching!

@gregdelaney119 5 ай бұрын

@@MountainRoots The internal dialogue is for me part of that emotional reaction I had. I appreciate the candor and transparency you share.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

@gregdelaney119 I remember the West Virginia episode Tony Bourdain did, and how transparent and candid he was about his own prejudices- yet his views changed by episode close. That has stuck out in my mind, and has been a big influence on my own cultural journalism.

@sandydeel-xw4fn 5 ай бұрын

What a great video! This looks like a beautiful town and one that is still thriving. The folks you interviewed seem to have such a passion and love for their town and for creativity. I love how Liz described what Appalachia means to her. That chainsaw art is definitely an art. What talent and creativity. I have heard it said that one thing that really makes a town flourish and grow is the arts. It looks like it holds true for these folks. Another great episode. Keep them coming!

@vickeyros13 5 ай бұрын

Great representation of my home town

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it!!

@megang9563 4 ай бұрын

Love Ridgeway! So much fun to see you covering PA

@JacobRiley1999 5 ай бұрын

Another amazing episode Josh! Looking forward to the next one!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!

@jeanettestewart1492 5 ай бұрын

The woodworking is absolutely amazing and beautiful ❤️❤️

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Stunning! Some of those staircases alone are worth over a million dollars to replace in today's currency!

@jeanettestewart1492 5 ай бұрын

@@MountainRoots WOW

@patriciag857 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for covering our beautiful Elk County! Born and raised here, and this is what I call home. Nice Job Liz! Looking forward to the Rendezvous this year!!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, truly appreciate you watching!!

@Linda_51359 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful video about a great small town!

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ajacob411 5 ай бұрын

I am living in Virginia currently, but at heart I am an Elk County girl from St. Marys. I love Ridgway and its buildings. I remember going to the chainsaw carving from a young age. Good memories!

@dalegooch4616 5 ай бұрын

Another great episode Josh! I so look forward to each new one. Thanks for the look into this region .

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, really means a lot that you took time to watch!

@djjamison6548 5 ай бұрын

I am so glad I live in elk County. Ridgway, Pa. Is a beautiful town and area near by.

@jugg1492 4 ай бұрын

Very nice

@JT-gy5wc 4 ай бұрын

Loved this video! I am from about 8 miles from Ridgway in Wilcox, PA. Great summary and view of this area!

@MountainRoots 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate you watching!

@Papa_Js_Shop 5 ай бұрын

Would have been nice had you featured more folks FROM Ridgway. Snuffy is a lifetime resident but all of the others were recent imports from the last few years.

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

Well, maybe a follow up episode can do just that! But to be fair, Bob is from there and Liz has been there for decades- her husband is from there, and Lori grew up just a few minutes up the road. Thanks for watching!

@Papa_Js_Shop 5 ай бұрын

Oops..forgot about Bob. Liz as well like you said has been there forever. I wasn't trying to be a jerk either, I just wished more of the local carvers had been featured since that was the essence of the video. I grew up there and plan to return one day. My mother was a huge supporter of the original couple years of the event as the director of the Elk County Tourist Association back in the 80s and 90s. I was thrilled to see your video and will keep an eye out for more on the area. There is so much history there both locally and even nationally. @@MountainRoots

@MountainRoots 5 ай бұрын

@@Papa_Js_Shop no worries, I'm hoping to return for the Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous in April 🤞

@maryallr Ай бұрын

I just discovered that my great uncle used to own the Pennsy Restaurant there. I would greatly appreciate if anyone remembers anything about it.

@laurannbivins6638 20 күн бұрын

Please do a visit and video on Clearfield PA

@JerHetrick 5 ай бұрын

I was born in the ridgeway hospital, 1976

@benpond6889 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this!! Cool!!

@Paulftate 5 ай бұрын

👋🏻

@Tedagens7168 3 ай бұрын

nice vid.. be great if we could translate what we have here in Ridgway (take not everyone NO "E"! 😀) into things we need that would help our local economy more. Maybe get us better choices in health care, elderly care, reasons for a young people to stay in the area, etc.