VISIT GATLINBURG THE VTL LAID-BACK WAY! 🚐💨 Retired Van Life

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  • @tomhillman482
    @tomhillman482 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoying the addition of your music

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Thanks for letting us know you are enjoying the music. It makes us happy.

  • @rosarodgers7539
    @rosarodgers7539 2 роки тому +1

    Inspirational videos that you offer - so enjoyable 🌞

  • @guylindsay181
    @guylindsay181 2 роки тому +1

    Love your style!

  • @stephenboldrey9973
    @stephenboldrey9973 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite UA-cam channel is back. It’s good to see more time on just y’all it’s like we’re camping right there with you. & less time on sponsors . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @jacc9311
    @jacc9311 2 роки тому +1

    We started watching your videos because of your happy dance….glad to see you showing your happy dance again in the last few videos!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Glad you like the goofy happy dance, we’ll try to keep including it. Thanks for watching and letting us know what you like.

  • @richardcoyle2635
    @richardcoyle2635 2 роки тому +1

    I am surprised of Owen singing an writing songs. He sounds great. Keep them coming. Enjoy them very much.

  • @greg8576
    @greg8576 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Thanks!

  • @spellmadam2947
    @spellmadam2947 2 роки тому +1

    Such a lovely area. Thanks you two I mean three.

  • @markmariecombs120
    @markmariecombs120 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for including us in your video Owen and Lynn. Look forward to crossing tails with you someday. PS love Maggie

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      Loved, loved your happy dance… thanks for letting us include it in the video. I hope you had a great time in Tomoka, it one of our favorites.

  • @keyplayer5
    @keyplayer5 2 роки тому +1

    Owen you are a very talented musician, songwriter and vocalist. I love all your videos but being a musician, I fully appreciate that you can personalize the videos with your own music. Keep it coming!!

  • @arlenekorth2253
    @arlenekorth2253 2 роки тому +1

    All right...youve sold me on Gatlinburg! What gorgeous scenery. And im ready for some of those dandy fajita too!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      The Great Smokies It’s a great place to visit with so much to do. We highly recommend it. Thanks for watching.

  • @karencruz1401
    @karencruz1401 2 роки тому +1

    Love the song. It should be your theme you play during all your scenic drive scenes. Lol. Love your editing style this week.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      That’s a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion. We appreciate you watching.

  • @greygooseadventures5212
    @greygooseadventures5212 2 роки тому +1

    Lynn, great video as always. We love Owen using his music. We miss you guys! We just did 5 days at Anastasia. It was so quiet and the weather was so wonderful. Met another couple out of Georgia with a Revel. They love it!!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      We miss you guys too, maybe we can meet up sometime this winter. I’m glad you had such a great time at Anastasia, I’m a little jealous. Love you guys.

  • @Van_Liberty
    @Van_Liberty 2 роки тому +1

    That’s some fine Fall camping, right there…🍻

  • @nancyskean6425
    @nancyskean6425 2 роки тому +2

    Owen, when are you putting out a record? Love your music as I am sure the rest of your followers will agree!

  • @jacc9311
    @jacc9311 2 роки тому +1

    Love Maggie….she’s one happy doggie!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      There’s not a day that Maggie’s happiness doesn’t make us smile. It’s very contagious.

  • @philiptarnaski1667
    @philiptarnaski1667 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful area thanks for sharing, safe travels 👍

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 2 роки тому +1

    I always enjoy your videos. Loved when you made you chicken Fajitas. Abs then you did the happy dance. Glad the happy dance is back. I love watching Maggie as she walks with you and enjoys the water. Very nice trails. And sone how they have Maggie’s happy tails walking walking the trails. Lol! This video I’m so glad I followed you on this journey. Hope you have a great day and week. See you soon! Safe travels.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Beanie Weenies is something we always keep for a just in case meal. Over the fire is always better too.

  • @juanitasellshouses
    @juanitasellshouses 2 роки тому +1

    I remember a few videos back you went out looking for colors and it was a bit too early. You finally found them! That row of blazing yellow trees you drove past was beautiful!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      We were a little late for the colors but the yellows were magnificent. It hard to get the timing just right. We were just lucky this time we didn’t expect it to be so pretty.

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 2 роки тому

    What a cool song...thanks for sharing!

  • @larryvincent2098
    @larryvincent2098 2 роки тому +1

    Gone the video is over, like the song you sing !!! Beautiful scenery and luscious golden leaves on the trees and ground . Love the sound when you walk on them . I see you are getting better on your dance moves . 😂😂. Great meals and nice and hot . Your summary was nice to know we all enjoy different ways of camping . Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with me. BS & BK

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome and thank you for sharing your thoughts, it is appreciated.

  • @dennysisk1100
    @dennysisk1100 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely looks like a really cool place to go camp. The tortilla fajita really look good. Definitely a pretty drive thanks for sharing.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @judystreich7333
    @judystreich7333 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, beautiful color and the scenic drive was one of my favorite things to do. Use to camp in the early spring on Lake Superior campground @ the mouth of the Two Heart River, no hook ups. Sit around the campfire in our snowsuits one day and fight the black flies the next if it warmed up. What a great time, fishing from the shore. Thanks for the mini vacation, watching a snowstorm as I type this, lovely Michigan! Happy tails and safe travels.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      I’m not sure how we’ve miss the scenic drive so many other times, but it will definitely be on list of thing to do every time we visit the area. We appreciate you watching. Stay warm in Michigan.

  • @peteacevedo3411
    @peteacevedo3411 2 роки тому +1

    Owen great job on the beanie weenies a staple on Saturday night meal in our home. Happy Tails

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      We always keep beans and weenies when we camp for our safety meal. It stores well and is always good especially over the fire.

  • @itchingtogo7362
    @itchingtogo7362 2 роки тому +1

    You hit my favorite places the the park! Ditto the comment about the Elkmont community area…even the 1mile trail along the River up to the camping club buildings is beautiful. But oh my…the motor Trail!!! 💕💕

  • @jkhouse183
    @jkhouse183 2 роки тому +1

    We pick up our Coachman Beyond Camper Van on Friday! Ready to get on the road!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Good for you. Hope to see you on the road. Safe travels and let the adventures begin.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 3 місяці тому +1

    Here is a tip, Walmart has natural Ginger Chews that really works for the tummy! I use then every year on all the roads! Love Roaring Fork! Cades Cove too! Our Pod is self contained. We too take military showers and conserve. No commercial campgrounds for us either.

  • @dianashelton1371
    @dianashelton1371 2 роки тому +1

    Just when you are thinking you know you guys (remotely and voyeur”Y”) then Owen comes on with his songwriting/singing talents.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      I’ve been telling Owen he should include his music for years… it good to hear people are enjoying it. Thanks for the comment.

  • @palomacortez7878
    @palomacortez7878 2 роки тому +1

    My husband and I really enjoyed your videos! We just got our Winnebago Travato 59KL after waiting almost 5 months. We're retired too and want to travel with our 14 year old Maltese(Our baby). And hopefully our adopted cat(my account is the name of our cat ).. Love the happy dance! Thanks for the great videos!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Congratulations on your Travato, you will love it. Let the adventures begin!!!

  • @joseecarbonneau2766
    @joseecarbonneau2766 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for another excellent video. not sure about my english but I think that you are genuine good people! that is not something that we see every day. someday I will do a happy dance video for you!!! happy tail to you!!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind comment, it means a lot. We would love to get a happy dance video from you.

  • @RoadsofLife
    @RoadsofLife 2 роки тому

    Thank you for saying CEE-ment. I also say PEE-kan.
    Go to Dollywood!
    I loved how you opened the side door and said "Hey Beautiful!"
    Have a great time... wherever you go! (make it Dollywood!!)
    Be seeing you!

  • @jwal1037
    @jwal1037 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. We like the little corn street tortillas. Chicken, beef or chili, but especially fish taco's....James

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching and appreciate your comment.

  • @kidd8200
    @kidd8200 2 роки тому +1

    Lol. Maggie giving kisses... she’s really just trying to get some of that corn beef hash cologne!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      You are probably right about the corn beef hash cologne. Kisses are always a good thing though.

  • @babsshaffer2652
    @babsshaffer2652 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! And an especially long happy dance this time🤣 We liked your song, Owen! Do you play the banjo too?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Owen does not play the banjo, but it would have gone well with some of his music. Thanks for watching.

  • @everintransit4240
    @everintransit4240 2 роки тому +2

    I think you can probably survive Dollywood. )

  • @DarrellnKitty
    @DarrellnKitty 2 роки тому +1

    We did it last fall on our electric bikes and saw a few bears

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      I bet that’s a great bike ride, we’ll have to plan to do that next year.

  • @chrisbranham1608
    @chrisbranham1608 2 роки тому +4

    Just love you guys! You're such an inspiration! Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in to take us on your journeys. It's very much appreciated!!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 2 роки тому +1

    Gittin' good and goin'...... : - )

  • @BB-ni9zj
    @BB-ni9zj Рік тому

    At thirteen, amazing job! Nascar by 17???

  • @JJ-sk1vy
    @JJ-sk1vy 2 роки тому +1

    But they are nice to see.

  • @littlerascal6112
    @littlerascal6112 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Loved the music, the dancing, “happy tails”, cooking and the crunching of the leaves. Thanks!

  • @paulrogers5639
    @paulrogers5639 2 роки тому +1

    Keep on dancing

  • @johnmills6267
    @johnmills6267 2 роки тому +1

    My wife and I really enjoy your videos and have retired vicariously through the two of you. If you don’t mind sharing, what equipment do you use for the video and audio?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Thank you for letting us know. Hopefully one day soon you can join in the world of what do we need to do, where did all the time go retired life. Believe it or not, for the last 4 months, every episode was recorded on one of our iPhone 13 Pros. The quality of the video is more than “good enough” for us and the audio can be tricky but we seem be able to make it work. Curious, are you asking because you like the quality or because it’s not as good as you’d like? We always like to hear how folks feel about the quality and experience. Have a safe and happy holiday time and stay connected to us.

    • @johnmills6267
      @johnmills6267 2 роки тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle The quality is excellent. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 2 роки тому

    I forgot to let you know we do that too with saving water out here in Vegas is running low. They are suppose cut back our water next year. We were saving on water by taking showers every other day.
    But now our water heater broke and so it leaked in.the kitchen and living room and then the toilet part broke and we ended up getting ankle deep water. So we had to find temporary housing til they get it fixed. We are at a hotel for now. Tuesday we’ll have an air bee and bee. There went saving water. But r will go back to doing it. Hope you have a great week and travel safe.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Oh Sherri. We are so sorry to hear about the flooding. The old adage when it rains it pours seems too true. Hope you get backbone soon.

    • @sherriweber7105
      @sherriweber7105 2 роки тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle ya I hope so too! It might nit be until after Christmas we aren’t yet. A lot if savage was done. We’ll be ok! Just displaced for a bit.

    • @sherriweber7105
      @sherriweber7105 2 роки тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I think we will be alright hopefully! It’s hard to go through this. But we’ll be ok. Thank you so much.

  • @MsCbryson
    @MsCbryson 2 роки тому

    Hi y’all! Watching y’all for about a year and loving your videos. We have traveled in an Airstream Interstate van and that is when we started watching. Now in a super C and traveling the nation. Lynn, where do you buy your tunic tops? Love them! Owen, we can’t find your song “Get Good and Gone” on Apple Music. Where can we buy? Love it! Hugs to Maggie!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Super C’s are AWESOME!!! Believe it or not Lynn drooled over getting a Seneca when we took our first long trip. We’ve never done it yet but she and I love them. My music is not on Apple Music. Maybe it should be but that sounds like work 😂. All of it is at Bandcamp.com. If one of my songs is in the video I’ll always try to put the link to it to download from Bandcamp in the description. Here’s the link to Get Good and Gone: owenpoteat.bandcamp.com/track/get-good-and-gone

  • @joeyeubanks5965
    @joeyeubanks5965 2 роки тому

    Love All your videos. We have a B-van too and I can’t imagine where I could store a solo stove. Where do you store yours? Thank you.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Right in front of the back doors. In a Ram I think I'd store it right behind the passenger seat while following.

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella 2 роки тому +1

    Man you guys just blessed us with another wonderful video. The wildlife was incredible, I just love the woodpecker and man he was big. The Woody Woodpecker bird. Those were some beautiful campsites. The one by the river was the best I think. Loved the music Owen, you’re a man of many talents. Thanks guys for a great video today. Hi Maggie! Cheers!!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      You are right the sites by the river are the best we could only be so lucky as to have one of those. Thank you for your kind comment, it is so much appreciated. Cheers to you my friend!

  • @clarkcopenhaver1265
    @clarkcopenhaver1265 2 роки тому +3

    Don't know if you guys did or not, but the old Elkmont town is a trail walk from the campgrounds. It consists of old cabins built in 1900's, and a graveyard. Love you guys. Take care and stay well..

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      We did not walk to the Elkmont town, I did see that when we were researching but forgot about it while we were there. It sounds like a great thing to do. I hate we missed it.

  • @David-jo4gt
    @David-jo4gt 2 роки тому +2

    You two inspire us. We will miss next Sundays video, we will be on a plane to Michigan to purchase a 07 Roadtrek and start our van life driving home to Florida. Nothing like jumping straight in and learning on the road. Roaring fork is unbelievably beautiful. We also went on it the first time this year. Happy Tails and Safe Travels!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      Good luck on your purchase. Have a safe journey back to Florida and have lots of fun.

  • @karenrogers6149
    @karenrogers6149 2 роки тому +3

    Roaring Fork Trail is one of our most favorite trails to take. It & Cades Cove are “must dos” whenever we are in the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for showing it!

    • @yoyomom1
      @yoyomom1 2 роки тому +1

      We loved it too! Great if you want to see a lot of nature & have limited mobility for long hikes.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      We loved it even more than Cades Cove loop. Just something about that small winding road. Thanks for being with us!

  • @Carmencita1464
    @Carmencita1464 2 роки тому +1

    Wow amazing camping. I’m wow with all the places that I can put on my list to visit hopefully next year. Thanks for reviewing and getting tour of those places. Maggie you are the star 🌟 of the show. Love your cooking videos. Love you guys 🥰🥰🥰

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you are getting so ideas of places you would like to go. We totally agree that Maggie is the 🌟. Thanks so much for your comment.

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video guys! Love the scenery, your new air fryer, that happy dance and of course Maggie! :o)

  • @mikewoods6474
    @mikewoods6474 2 роки тому +1

    Love following y’all’s travels and adventures. We were in the area couple weeks ago. Beautiful area for camping and exploring. Keep up the good work.

  • @michaelboucher2322
    @michaelboucher2322 2 роки тому +1

    Do you edit your video's on a iPad Pro? If you do, hat software do you use. Also, love the videos.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      I sure do. Lots of reasons I do… some are that I’m lazy. But mostly it’s because of the small footprint in the van and the small amount of battery energy needed to charge it and keep it going all day. My laptop pulled quite a few watts to charge and I had to keep it charging while it was doing tasks like editing so it was a drain on our batteries. The iPad Pro not so much. I have used an app call LumaFusion for many years now. It’s nowhere near as good as Final Cut on a laptop but it gets the job done for me. It keeps getting better and better with each release which is all you can really ask for. They also just one the 2021 App of the Year from Apple. Let me know if you’d like more info on it.

  • @paulac5830
    @paulac5830 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! We always visit Roaring Fork Motor Trail and Cades Cove when we vacation in the area. Both areas are absolutely peaceful and beautiful. We also like to walk around the old Elkmont resort/town. We love the Smoky Mountains!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing your favorite things… we did not do the Elkmont town, totally forgot about it. I guess we’ll have to go back. 😁

  • @michaelbecnel63
    @michaelbecnel63 2 роки тому +1

    Seems like a great time to be in the Smokies....no crowds. Roaring Fork is a must do when in the area. Happy Trails

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      It was a beautiful time to be in the Smokies… the crowds came later. Thanks for watching.

  • @FridaysForever
    @FridaysForever 2 роки тому +1

    We recently discovered your channel and have been enjoying it! The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is one of our favorites in the. Smokies. Thank you for the good content and hard work on editing! ~Mike & Karen

  • @lindamcclain9722
    @lindamcclain9722 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos look forward to each one keep up cooking and dancing

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 2 роки тому +1

    Hey,sweet friends! Your videos just keep getting better and better! We're going to try some of the burritos/fajitas...they looked yummy! The shot of the GBH was awesome! You got incredibly close and I lovedthe slo-mo on its flight. Owen, the song was perfect! Fridays are great!!! We're also putting the RF motortrail on our list! It's a little weird to feel so close to friends we've never met in person, but this looked like a perfect time to us. Can't wait till next week. I'll put a pic of our sunset on the website (where we camped). Much love from SC, Jane

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      Jane, we always love reading your comment. We hope that we can meet you someday, it would be wonderful to put a face with all your wonderful comments. The sunset looked wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Much love!

    • @mikemanjo2458
      @mikemanjo2458 2 роки тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle ❤️

  • @plove523
    @plove523 2 роки тому

    That blue heron is a bit far from the coast.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому

      It is. But we have one that has a nest right here in front of our house. Not sure it's going to fly any further south. We'll see when it gets colder. Thanks for being with us.

  • @mikefarrell5996
    @mikefarrell5996 2 роки тому +2

    Owen, and Lynn, first of all we enjoy your videos and the way you show the various campgrounds and hiking trails. We are about to take delivery of our Camper van, finally. At this time of year, the most important question we have is about heat. On a night where it dips down into the 30ties I assume you run the furnace. Do use only propane or do you use a combination of battery power and propane or none of the above? Definitely a newbie question. Oh, we have the Truma eco combi unit if that is a help. Thanks, and keep up the fun videos.

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses2411 2 роки тому

    Love your videos! The road was so beautiful with all of the yellows, and then the Pileated Woodpecker and Great Blue Heron (I didn't know the heron would visit so far inland). Owen, your best song yet! Yummy meals and awesome Happy Dance! Elkmont Campground looked very nice! Do you think the road leading to the campground (coming from the Knoxville area) would support/allow a 18' foot travel trailer?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!!!! Yes, for sure you could get just about any RV, Van or Motorhome to this campground. Unless it’s icy or snowing, which it does there a lot during the winter.

    • @joycemoses2411
      @joycemoses2411 2 роки тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thank you!