Camping In Cades Cove, TN - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2022
- These are some various clips from our 3-day camping trip in Cades Cove, located in the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Cades Cove is one of the most beautiful places anywhere, with majestic mountain scenery, open fields, historic churches and homeplaces, and numerous opportunities for viewing wildlife.
A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier's family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect. A penny means you visited. A nickel means you and the deceased veteran trained at boot camp together. A dime means you and the deceased veteran served together in some capacity.
Donnie Lawson has a channel. He tells the history of this tree. He is from up around Cade's Cove...Wears Valley...Townsend.. its close. He talked to a man who knew the family. I want to say the family name was Gorman or Golman. This family had a son who was in WW2..and he planted that tree for him. He put an old tire rim I guess to protect the tree to keep it from being cut down and to mark it. Well now the tree has grown and the rim has merged into it. Interesting story.
Are you referring to Donnie Laws?
@@NCMemoryMakers Yes. I was thinking Lawson, cause of Cades cove family. Lawsons.
@@NCMemoryMakers , the man who planted it, was Golman Meyers.
Good memories in the smokey mountains.
I watch alot of camping videos and I really like this one, thank you 😎✌️
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Crickets and cicadas are the soundtrack of the South
A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect.
Leaving a penny means you visited. A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together. If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime. A quarter is very significant because it means that you were there when that soldier died.
I knew it was something like that, in regards to military service.
I grew up in NW GA right across the state line from Chattanooga, TN. We loved to go to the Smokies back in the 60s when I was a child. Fast forward to today and it’s just too crowded! I can’t take it! The poor bears get harassed and honestly I’m amazed they even show their faces. After the horrific fires I’m really glad to see all the wildlife. Thank you for your beautiful videos. You take me places my poor feet can’t go anymore!
Thank you so much for watching!
I used to take my Grandma here and we stayed in nearby Townsend in a motel. so nice!!!
It's beautiful
Me and my wife Dorothy we both love your videos😊🎉
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Thank you so much for doing this video. I've enjoyed it so much!
You are very welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!
been probalbly 50 yrs since I was there. thanks for doin a nice video.
Thank you so much for watching! Much more crowded now, but still beautiful.
We camp every fall in Elkmont, in our Rpod. Also, drive the Cove, lunch along the way, then stop in the store for soft serve. A good rain fly to the ground helps. 😌 Happy Camping 🏕 ☺️ That campground is so noisy with kids!
I live in western NC, and I love going to Cade's Cove.
Love your little grumpy dog.
Yes, he's definitely grumpy. But we love him, too.
We visit The Great Smoky Mountains every yr! We live in west TN. I love your video! Thanks for taking me on this beautiful trip with you!
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
My wife and I just watched this before heading to church. We usually watch them right away. But we been busy. We really enjoyed watching as we do all of your videos. Would like to ask you to pray for my mom. Her name is Janet. Please add her to your church prayer list. She is dealing with several health issues. Thank you and God bless you both.
Enjoyed your video, I’m ready to book a trip now. I think the gentleman in the church was playing a zither, It was beautiful.
I love visiting the mountains,one of the most beautiful places on earth. Cade’s Cove is worth seeing even if you get caught in all the traffic that often happens. Everyone should visit at least once in their life. It is always a real treat to see a bear. I’m glad the weather worked for y’all for the most part. I don’t spend much time in Gatlinburg, I like to spend my time in the mountains.
live on NC side and do not go to Gatlinburg. i went last year to quilt show at pigeon forge convention center n its too much traffic anymore.i just cant do it. love the mountains though
I love burnt everything lol. Thank y’all for sharing another awesome video. Cades Cove is my favorite place in the park.
It certainly is beautiful. Thank you for watching.
Just watching your video and would like to tell you something about the cemeteries in Cades Cove. We are local and visit the cove often. My husband works part time at a funeral home. Relatives of the families can still be buried in the cove but the graves have to be hand dug. They will not allow the diggers that companies use to come into the cove. I just think that’s interesting. You also mentioned the Cliff Dweller’s business. It is still opened but has moved out to Crafters Village. If you haven’t visited that area then you need to.
Thank you for the information about the cemeteries. That is very interesting. I wasn't aware of that, that they had to be hand dug.
What is the cliff dwellers? I'm not sure what that is.
Great video! I'm an NC native and have never been to Cades Cove. Always wanted to see it but just never made it happen. Thank you!
You should go if you get the chance. It's one of the most beautiful places. The traffic can be a nightmare, but if you can go during the week instead of on a weekend, that should help.
@NCMemoryMakers I hope we get the chance at some point. We are retired but typically not driving long distance anymore unless we know the route pretty well. I do have cousins in Ashville, Hot Springs and Franklin that I'd love to see again. Is camping the best option for Cades Cove? It appears in your video that it's pretty remote.
@janetmoss6370 We love to camp there, just for the relaxation and the numerous trips we get to make through the Cove. The nearest town, is Townsend, which is only 7 miles away. So, it is remote in some sense, but it's not terribly far away if you need something from the store.
Plus, they have a beautiful camp store right there in the campground. You can get food, souvenirs, and ice cream there. As well as several types of camping supplies.
Most people do not camp there, but simply go over for a half day or a day. We have done that, as well. But we love to camp there at least once a year, for about 3 nights.
We actually have a separate video on the campground store, that you might want to check out, to get an idea of what all they have in there.
Cades Cove is 24 mi from Gatlinburg, about the same from Pigeon Forge, and 7 mi from Townsend. It can easily be done in under a day. And if you go when there is little traffic, just a few hours.
We love Cades Cove. I did see the bear in the field. Love the mountains. Goodness, quite a bear jam. We have not visited in a few years now. We used to visit every year. We miss it. Thanks for this. Fun to watch.
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, and for letting us know.
The reason for the 2 doors at the Methodist Church is one door was for the men and the other was for the women. A penny on a tombstone means that you visited the grave, a nickel means that you trained with the deceased and a dime means that you served with the deceased.
Dear Ken, Thank you for explaining those points. It saves me from looking up. I like to know any details there may be. 😀🙋♀️
Loved this video! Very beautiful and relaxing.
Thank you so much for watching, and for commenting!
great video . I've been doing some family research .found out my 4th great grandpa was an original settler in Cades Cove . He's buried at the Primitive Baptist Church .
Wow...That's awesome! Did we happen to capture his headstone in the video?
@@starlaphillips9169 Next time we are there, I'll look for it. Do you know approximately what part of the cemetery he is in?
@@NCMemoryMakers no, I was hoping it was on your video , but I didn't see it .His name is Robert Shields.
@@NCMemoryMakers no , I don't .I've only been to Cades Cove once...last year... and I didn't know about him then.I'm hoping I get to make another trip up there soon .
Good job on the video my wife an I love driving through the cove we was there yesterday an took r time an seen a lot of deer was so nice keep up the videos god bless Yuns on your next camping trip in the cove an your next adventure
Yes, can't wait to get back to the Cove, and get back to camping once the weather warms up.
Thanks for watching!
Love both of your happiness and smiles, plus your patience with others. Wish others would OBEY RULES AND CAMP EDICATE. IT SAME LIKE THAT EVERY WHERE YOU GO NOW, THERE IS A VERY FIEW THAT CANT ENJOY BEAUTY, LIKE ON BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, CUTTING DONUTS IS OVERLOOK GRAS AREAS, MARKI G ON SIGNS, TAUSING T=ASH OUT , ALONG PARKWAY AND STREAMS. It has to be from trashy minded people, that are jealous of the sealers of mountains and streams. I don't like posting things so negative as this but your videos helps all of us by offering a beautiful outing in God's Beautiful world. In closing I want say thank you both for stating you prayed over your mrals,meals, you showed respect ar rhe church that was holding a worship service. One last thing tears filled my eyes when you filmed the gentleman playing the beautiful gospel songs, I could imagine all the founders of that church sitting in on this in there new glorified bodies. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES FOR THIS HEART FELT VIDEO.
And thank you so very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the guy playing in the church was really nice. That is the 2nd time we have seen him there, and I think he does that regularly. Not sure what days he goes on, but it is a nice thing to catch him there playing.
Oh I’m so happy to see this!! I grew up camping at Cade’s Cove and haven’t camped there in years. I was wondering about generators - I read there is a section people can use them and was concerned about noise. The last thing I want to do is listen to generators running☺️ Looks pretty quiet where you were, though☺️☺️
Yes, there is a generator loop, and there's a generator free loop.
THE CHURCH WITH THE 2 DOORS, KT SAYS THAT IN ONE DOOR WALK THE MEN,THE OTHER FOR WOMEN.THANK YOU VOR THE VIDEO.I HAVE BEAN THERD VERY OFTEN WITH BIKES,AND MY HORSES..I LIVED IN ROBINSVILLE N.C.,WERE RONNY MILSAPS HOME WAS.
I know that is a common theory, and I've had other people comment the same thing. But if you read the book "THE CADES COVE STORY", written by a man who was born in the Cove and an historian of the Cove, he denies that was the motivation behind it.
He said that was simply the architectural design that they decided to use.
I honestly don't know which way it is.
Really enjoyed this vlog. I watched in one sitting.
Thank you so much for watching. Considering that the video was just over 1 1/2 hours long, we are honored that you were able to do that. We appreciate your comment.
This is so beautiful a place, wow, and y'all made it very interesting and entertaining. I want to go there. I LOVE the tree frogs, crickets, and nature sounds. Even the children's laughter, play, is not too annoying, lol.
It truly is beautiful. Thank you so much for watching, and letting us know you enjoyed it.
@@NCMemoryMakers you're so welcome
My son and I are heading down to the area to camp for a week and stumbled onto your videos. Good work, got some hike and stop options, thanks for sharing. Cheers! 🍻
So glad you enjoyed them, and found them helpful. Thank you for watching and letting us know.
We must have been in the cove at about the same time. We love the cove. We only get to go one time a year. I would love to camp a few days and drive the cove every day. Thanks for the video.
We were there from Friday night before Labor Day, for 3 nights. Left on Labor Day Monday.
Yes, camping there is a wonderful experience. We typically drive through twice a day...morning and evening.
I just found this channel and started watching, so I subscribed and I can watch part of it, cause I have to go somewhere . I saved it and will watch it all when I have time . I live in Lawrence County, Kentucky and have been to Cades Cove and absolutely loved it . I would like to go back there again some day .
Thanks for the video and will be looking forward to seeing you all again .
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Thank you so much for subscribing, and for watching. We certainly do love Cades Cove, as well. It is beautiful. We appreciate your commenting.
We live in East Texas and follow you from time to time on some of your videos you do great work and we vacation from time to time in Cades Cove and it is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We have kinfolks buried in the cove and enjoy visiting from time to time keep up the good work and keep the videos coming and my God bless
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for letting us know you enjoy your videos.
I'm curious which cemetery your relatives are buried in? We generally do a tour of all 3 of the main ones at the churches.
Mostly Methodist and PB maybe all three is our family left that area in the late 1800s for East Texas we live in Nacogdoches Texas now and our last name is Sparks
@@Sparks84 I'm guessing you are related to the Sparks, that Sparks Lane is named after?
@@NCMemoryMakers I can't be for sure but probably as our family also operated a small store here in East Texas around the turn of the century 19 10 to 1935
The last time I was at that church, there was someone there that said women went in one door and the men went in the other door. We love your videos!
That is a common explanation, and the one that I used to think was the case. But after reading the book called "The Cades Cove Story",, the man who authored that book said that it was simply a design that they used for no particular reason. He was actually born in the Cove, and is generally considered the authority on the Cove's history.
Thank you so much for watching our videos, and glad you enjoy them.
@@NCMemoryMakers that’s interesting! I will have to check that book out. We live in Knoxville and we have been loving watching your videos. I hope you will continue to film in the parks. We get so many tips on places to go from you two, even though we have always lived here. Those people make me mad!😡🤦🏼♀️
@@angietucker316 The author of the book is Arthur Randolph Shields, and he is buried in the Cades Cove Methodist Church cemetery. Very interesting read.
Than you!
I remember Gatlinburg (Main Street) was nothing but candle makers, glass blowing shops, fudge making shops back in the 60-70’s. That’s what I wish they would bring back. There was a few such shops like that on Craft Loop Road off of Hwy. 321 towards Cosby, near the Food City store. I don’t know if they’re still there since the fires in 2016.
Yes, there are still some craft stores in the Arts & Crafts Community. But I remember like you mentioned, when downtown Gatlinburg was like that. The good old days.
😂🤣😂🤣 I love the Yorkies!! They're so cute!!
The wife and I were there in the early 60's searching the cemeteries for her family names. There were still folks living there before the feds parkified the cove. For a feeling of that time find and watch "A Walk in the Spring Rain" a movie filmed there, bittersweet love story.
We'll check that out. Thanks for sharing.
Hey y’all…Enjoyed this lots. One day closer to our Gatlinburg trip.
I know the excitement is mounting. You will have a great time.
Oh my.. you guys are so cute! Thank you for the awesome video. I am planning to hike Mt. leConte in five weeks and so excited. It will be very difficult since I am not in good shape but I will try my best. After I hiked Mt. Washington about 10 years ago, I said I won’t climb any mountain over 5000ft but…after watching this video, I really want to see the views myself. This film is very informative.
Mt. Leconte is a beautiful, but very tough hike. We actually have a video on that, as well. It was from last June.
Have you decided which trail/trails you are going to hike to the summit?
I will be following you
Channel is growing 👍 content
You two are so sweet I live in Townsend and love East Tn
We also love East Tennessee, and the Townsend area. Much more quiet than Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. And Cades Cove is one of our favorite places.
Hi this is our favorite way to go to Gatlinburg,but we have never went camping at Cades Cove.
It is a very nice and peaceful experience. It's a yearly thing for us.
Thank you for watching.
Thanks for sharing. My wife and I are leaving next week for the Smoky's. Camping in Smokemont and Cataloochee.
Those are great campgrounds. Our favorite site in Cataloochie, is Site #7. It goes all the way back to the river.
@@NCMemoryMakers my wife Rita Hughes recently texted you about our trip this weekend and we would love to meet you if you're available looking forward to a relaxing time
@@shawnhughes8762 Yes, we would like that. There is a slight possibility we will be going to the game in Knoxville on Saturday, but that isn't a definite. Even if we do, we could still meet Friday evening, or Sunday after church. We'll make it work.
I believe the instrument he was playing is a psaltery.
I’m in Mo. now but I lived out there for several years. At Townsend we took a very semi truck size inner tube and attach a wood bottom in it so rocks won’t gouge ya. Then go floating those rapids! Take a paddle if you want. Beautiful area of America isn’t it???
Yes, it certainly is. One of our favorites!
My birthday is June 14th and we will be in Cherokee NC that week. I love to trout fish. I have heart surgery in February so we will see. We are planning lots of camping
Mine is June 19th. Cherokee has great trout fishing. Praying your surgery goes well, and that you have a great time.
@@NCMemoryMakers thank you and we'll be watching for new videos
Another video about the smokey mountains mentioned something about the large number of people from appalachia and Tennessee that fought in world war 2.it was a sizable number so I guess that was part of why the memorial was established there
As yall are cooking on the first night, we are the red truck and camper behind you. We are in that spot every year
Oh, wow. That is really neat, that you found yourselves in this video. We are always in C-36 every year.
See ya next year
@@gregswain7330 Sounds good. We are always there Labor Day weekend. Is that the same weekend you always come?
Just came across your CC camping. Drive thru gatlinburg was enjoyably. We come down every year. About when did you tape this, we were there 3rd week of August.
It was Labor Day weekend, of 2022. We camp there every year on Labor Day weekend.
Wish there had been more about the camping
There was quite a bit about the camping, plus, we've also done other camping videos there that you might want to check out.
We did another one in September of 2023, in fact.
Seeing the scenery in Cades Cove, is something that a lot of viewers like, so naturally we're going to put a lot of that in there. We can't do every single thing that everybody wants. We believe there's a good balance in our videos.
The way you have your tarp set up water will drain off at the entrance for your tent. Turn your tent so the entrance is running parallel with your ridgeline.
Did that at Smokemont (see that review), and the inside got so soaked that we packed up and went home. This worked quite well, as it rained our last night there.
We spent Thanksgiving week in the Smoky Mountains and somehow CC got left out. Good excuse for a return to Cherokee for the fudge shop.
That's a good way to look at it. We're always looking for excuses to come to this area.
I have a dogs that have funny quirks like yours
The man in the church is playing a type of auto harp
Hey guys. First time viewer. What a relief to find this vid. I was thinking it sure would be nice to find a video of an individual going through Cades Cove and this was the first one that popped up and was just what I was looking for while recovering from a rather nasty stomach issue! When I’m feeling down or blue I’ll put on a Smokies vid and reminisce about all the dozens and dozens of trips I’ve made there from the time I was a young family man outta the USAF to now @ 61yrs old.
It is odd how so many folks go there but never venture into the park? I love the place but honestly, to me, making it through Pigeon Forge is ‘the price one pays to get to Gatlinburg if not coming in from Townsend. It’s like the midway of a county fair but to each their own I guess.
Just a suggestion that you tubers include the month & year in your conversation for when these vids age. I know the posted age is on the vid but still. When I see how nice it looks in your vid, I take note as a potential time of year to go to the park.
I’m not sure how long you guys have been going there, but for me a sense of history and romance was a big drawing card and so many things are changing now to accommodate the new generation of tourist who are more tuned into short attention span, blinking light every 5 feet kind of experience versus when I started going there and you could go through Gatlinburg particularly and actually feel the vibe of the mountains and what they were trying to promote. I don’t like change and it is nothing but change there anymore. You brought up the tin roof and I did not know it was gone but I and the one that I worshiped would go into that place, not that it was particularly different than the other places like it, but it was just a known stop with each trip we would go there and knowing that even a trinket shop that I have known for so many years is gone breaks my heart. Between the “modernization” and what I consider the cheapening out of Gatlinburg, along with the devastation of the environment from all the recent storms and 2016 fires the “Gatlinburg Experience “ is only a short few years from being lost forever. I know a lot of people will be basically thinking OK boomer, but the crowd they are catering to now are like a group of seagulls that when one or two jump to a different place the whole flock goes to a different place, they have no connection, loyalty, or deep appreciation or love for anything long-standing. Just one guy‘s opinion, but seeing that basically weed bars pop up in Gatlinburg it’s just absolutely atrocious and grieves me so much. Soon it’s going to be tattoo parlors and adult movies with drug users lined up in the alleys.
This is why of the park is important. Even with the changes from storms and fires one hopes that it returns to its former glory and is probably the only thing that has a chance of doing that. I remember so many years seeing these great hundreds year old trees in the Meadows of Cades Cove and how they have disappeared through the years from lightning strikes and severe thunderstorms and feeling a sense of loss. Now that I retired I may be able to squeeze the last bit of positive vibe and memory from a place that meant so much to so many people for so long before Gatlinburg became nothing but a land investment destination.
Blaine‘s restaurant near the space needle was another long-standing institution that just killed me to see rebranded, even though it’s basically the same place thank goodness, and I’ll admit not everything new is on the down side as several of the new restaurants near the south end of town are incredible and they are appropriate changes, fitting in with the original vision.
As long as I can go to Park Vista Hotel restaurant past the space needle for my arrival and departure breakfast, and go at least one time for a treat to myself and have a steak and mountain light beer at Cherokee Grill they’ll still be somewhat of an anchor to the old times. Honestly if I lose those two final anchors to my past history there I may may only approach the park from the Townside side until they “improve” it.
You know, exploring small North Carolina, other East Tenn locations for ‘nostalgia Gatlinburg’ refugees such as myself could be a good growth opportunity for your channel.
Well sorry to blab, but it was good to take a minute to dwell on what a truly magical experience it used to be when entering that town, it was Switzerland in America, a really magic kingdom instead of the midway at a Myrtle Beach or county fair.
Thank you for sharing your comment. Like you, I feel the same way in many regards, about how Gatlinburg has changed. I, too, feel sad when something I remember enjoying in years past, is replaced with something "new". The "new" usually, with rare exceptions, is not an improvement.
I still remember the Rebel Corner and the Wishing Well, and wish those stores were still there.
We actually have done some small town NC and East TN videos...Maggie Valley, Waynesville, McAdenville, Blowing Rock, Jonesborough, etc.
Also, we both love the Cherokee Grill. Although we do not drink, we love the steaks and the prime rib there. I would hate to see that place go. As far as I'm concerned, their ribeye is the best in town.
after I sent my comment I did see your other videos for North Carolina. I have seen ads and brochures for an area called blowing rock that I would be interested in seeing a video on for some first-hand information. I did not want to imply I drink a lot I just like to have a beer with a steak but other than that I really don’t and I would not do it if I was with somebody. that usually just when I’m by myself as never to become a stumbling block for someone else. Cherokee Grill is my number one memory remaining from back in the day so to speak. Once it goes or significant changes then they will be weeping throughout the kingdom lol and I will just focus on Townsend. I’ll look forward to your other videos, take care, maybe we’ll run into each other one day.
Sounds good! We actually did a video on the Blowing Rock, just a month or so ago.
And back at Christmas, we featured Blowing Rock in a Christmas video where we examined Small Town North Carolina at Christmas.
Blowing Rock was one of the towns we featured. We live just down the mountain from there.
@@NCMemoryMakers 😂, u r always a step ahead of me lol, I’ll look for it, thx!
Did you say you were there early September or was that another video I was thinking of. We actually drove home Labor Day so guess we were there too. I think the last few days we were there we explored Townsend and Wears Valley. I'll comment again. Take me a bit to watch the whole thing...lol..
Yes, we always camp in Cades Cove on Labor Day weekend, for 3 nights. We leave on Labor Day Monday. We arrive in the campground the Friday before that.
@NCMemoryMakers we typically arrive mid August and stay a couple weeks. Never seems long enough.
Loved this video, cades cove is our favorite place, we are actually going to be camping there this weekend in a tent for the first time, I can't wait. I was wondering though do the bears ever come in the campground at night messing around? I'm a little on the nerves side lol.
I'm sure they do at times, but we've never seen one in the campground. Be aware that they are very strict with the food storage regulations, for that very reason. If you keep your food put up, and not in the tent with you, you'll be fine.
@NCMemoryMakers Thanks for the info, definitely won't be any food in the tent, that makes me feel better, thanks
I have been going to Cades Cove for 47 years. Everytime I see something different. My favorite place in the Cove is Elijah Oliver's home place ( he is John Oliver's Son )
Yes, it's a beautiful place. Always something to see and enjoy.
Wow, I’m surprised to see all those cones and no parking for the overlook areas! I honestly don’t know how I feel about the paying to park for 15 minutes. Has that come into effect yet? As you said The National Park is a no fee park, but I think I’d rather pay an entry fee than to pay for every time I want to stop and stretch my legs or take a picture or walk up the mountains to hike for a little bit. I’m willing to support these beautiful mountains but this just sounds crazy to me. And, yes I do belong to The GSMNP and Friends of the Smokies and I do donate to this beautiful park. I don’t know, mixed feelings on this…!
I completely understand your feelings. I have mixed sentiments, as well.
They can never charge an entrance fee to this Park, because it was in the original agreement made with the landowners who once lived here.
This is kind of a way around the entrance fee, except that if it were an entrance fee, everyone would have to pay it regardless of how long they were staying. At least this way, as long as you don't stay in any one place, you don't have to pay to enter. You don't have to pay the parking permit to stop and take a picture or stretch your legs. It's about being in any one spot for over 15 minutes. If you stay for 14 minutes or under in any spot, you're good. It's only if you plan on parking like for a hike, or if you plan to be in the same spot for more than 15 minutes.
Yes, it came into effect in March of last year. In a way, I can kind of see it. People were abusing the Park and trashing it, and parking at trailheads in areas along the side of the road that were not even designated for parking. That has been pretty much done away with. It does generate some revenue for the Park, but I only hope it helps with some much needed improvements.
@@NCMemoryMakers I get it, I mean it kinda all makes sense. I know when Roosevelt dedicated the GSMNP back in 1940, I believe, the agreement was to never charge an entry fee. It just a shame I guess that some people have to ruin the natural beauty by leaving their marks (graffiti) on this beautiful land. And for what? I do agree if the fee goes towards the Park upkeep and if it can stop some of the vandalism then I understand it. Do you know how much the fees are, @NCMemoryMakers? It’s just shocking or surprising to me to see the security cameras and now the fee for parking. It’s a shame things have really changed since I’ve been going here for over 60 years, but a beautiful area to visit just the shame. It’s been 4 years since I’ve been back and watching your videos I’m getting a really bad itch to go back soon. Haha Just praying my health improves soon so I can return. I love my Smoky Mountains! Thank you for replying and explaining the fees to me. I love what y’all do and I love watching your content. I’m going to my parents tomorrow to visit, they’re in their late 90’s and love The Smokies also. I’m going to share your videos with them and I know they’re going to love them as well. They are my reason for my passion to these mountains. I do have a question for you, do you take donations to help support the trips y’all take, gas money, travel expenses, etc? I’d love to donate because I love what y’all do, please let me know. God bless y’all.
@pamleblanc3234 I too hope your health gets to where you can go back soon, and I hope your parents enjoy the video, as well.
It really is sad, to see that they've even had to install security cameras in Cades Cove. I don't understand what type of person thinks it's okay to write on, or deface the structures.
Also, thank you for your very generous offer to donate. We have never asked anybody for anything, but we do have some subscribers that do send us gift cards every now and then. But that is just something they have done on their own. We have never wanted to come across as having our hands out. We love doing this, and we are basically just recording and uploading things that we've pretty much always done. But we never want anyone to feel obligated to do that. The fact is, our channel has become monetized and has grown. That has helped us to take more weekend trips than what we would have, otherwise.
It means a lot to us, to get comments like yours, letting us know that you appreciate us bringing you the videos.
@@NCMemoryMakers thank you for your beautiful message. I had four surgeries last year but I’m on the mend. Thank God.
Well, thank y’all for doing this, now I know what to do as far as making a donation or helping to support y’all because I’m truly thankful for all the awesome videos and things I’m learning from watching your videos. And here I was thinking I knew a lot about The Smokies. Haha Again, we learn something new everyday!
I’m sure my parents will enjoy them also, I’m looking forward to seeing them tomorrow and introducing them to y’all. Down here in New Orleans (I live near N.O.) we’re 7 feet below sea level, so these mountains are our home away from home. Some one in my family is always going there. I can’t thank y’all enough, keep them coming please.
You know you can do Andrews bald and see tons of flames and so easy and a hidden secret !!!!!!
Have you done Elkmont campground the best in the park try to get one on the river
Yes, we've actually done Andrews Bald twice. The views up there are beautiful. There are azaleas, and lots of rhododendron.
When we hiked up there 6 years ago, the summit of Gregory Bald was literally covered in azaleas. Seemed like there were at least a million blooms.
And you are correct, that Andrews is a much easier hike.
We have not camped at Elkmont. We do have a video that was shot from there, when we went to the Troll Bridge, and also the little village that is up above the campground.
I loved the long video of Cades Cove and your pups. I'm not happy about having to pay for parking next year, we spend a lot of money in Tennessee especially Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg but I'm really disappointed in this new law.
Yes, me too. The problem is, the National Park is completely separate from the surrounding towns, so they each have their own regulations. And paying for parking in Gatlinburg is bad enough!
It is technically a way to get money from Park visitors, without charging a Park entrance fee, since part of the agreement of establishing the Park, was that there would never be a fee charged to enter it. My hope is, however, that it might cut down on the excess traffic, people parking where they shouldn't, and those who come into the Park and don't respect it.
We'll see.
oat of the revenue from tag is for more law enforcement officers to enforce the parking lol
people thought they were gonna make more parking n picnic areas lol
wont change anything except more lw enforcemnts checking stickers n writing tickets to generate more revenue
it will be another money making scam coming down the road soon, this wont be only one. i lived within a national park as life estate i know how tbey are
I just found your channel here and you did a great job thanks. I myself have never been to Cades Cove but after seeing your video it is on my camping list. Would you know if the camp grounds let's motor homes stay or is it only for tents ? Thanks
They do let motor homes in, but I do not believe there are hook ups. Also, Loop C is generator free, but I think you can run one in Loop B.
Thank you for watching.
I have 1st cousins that still make homemade sugar cane syrup.
Wonderful video. I am thoroughly enjoying watching! May I ask what kind of camera you are using? The video and audio are great!
Our camera is a Sony ZV-1. We love the video quality.
Thanks for the info!
I grew up in a Baptist church that was built in 1803.
Wow...That is neat. Not many around that are that old
@@NCMemoryMakers especially that old and still holds services
I camped at cades cove last month. In one area there was a bear. A man 3 cars ahead gets out and watches a bit. I sat patient then he started motioning for people in the HUGE October line to get out and come look AND THEY DID! I waiting another solid 5 minutes then I stuck my head out and said "Folks, look behind us you can't just stop the like like this get in a pull over or slow down a bit but keep moving!"
One lady one car ahead of me was nodding her head and said "can you believe you have to tell adults that" 🤦♂️ people are so selfish..insane
You are correct. People like that have no consideration at all for others. They think it is all about them.
Hey this very neat video. That campground you was at did you all or did they have electric and water site for tents?
Here is what I was able to find about that...
www.perfectcamp.com/explore/us/great-smoky-mountains-national-park/tennessee/cades-cove-campground#:~:text=Each%20site%20includes%20a%20picnic,amphitheater%2C%20ice%2C%20flush%20toilets.
I did not think any of the National Park campgrounds had hookups, but apparently, 2 sites do.
45:33 Well, we know who the real boss in the family is! 😊
LOL...You got that right. He thinks he is, anyway.
Definitely not a copper head! Copper heads have a Hershey Kiss pattern and do not have vertical strips around the mouth.
You were correct. It was a water snake which some species have a tornado pattern like that one did.
Yes, I was very surprised that he wouldn't know that, since he works for the Park and apparently is the guy who is supposed to keep them out of the buildings.
I was grateful that he didn't harm it, thinking it was a copperhead. He just took it to a nearby field and turned it loose.
First of all, great vid as usual my fine folks! Second, hate to say the snake guy was wrong but the snake guy was wrong, lol. Copperheads don’t have round pupils and the banding was wrong. 100% water snake. I grew up in south Louisiana playing in rivers and bayous, I’ve caught many a snake species venomous and non. I should know the difference, lol
Yes, on the video I thought the markings were similar, but I still knew that wasn't a copperhead. After looking up the differences, I see that a copperhead has markings that are shaped more like a "Hershey's kiss", while the watersnake doesn't. Definitely a watersnake.
Interestingly, I am on some Cades Cove Facebook pages, and the topic of snakes and their identification, came up. I shared what had happened, and a volunteer Ranger replied to me. I sent him this video, and he also agreed that his guy was incorrect, and asked if he could share the video with his colleagues, which this guy removing the snake is one of. He said he wanted them to be more informed in identifying the snake species in the Park.
There are always snakes in that structure, and this one got removed because of mistaken identity. The Ranger did tell me that they don't kill the snakes they capture...just move them away from people.
@@NCMemoryMakers that’s awesome, glad they just relocate it. Jenn is under the assumption that a good snake is a dead snake, but I’ve been trying to convince her that one of the reasons we aren’t overrun by rats and mice is because of them. I’m not sure my point is getting across to her though brother, haha.
@@caddyshack7144 Well, you are correct. Any time I see a black snake around the house, I leave it alone. We had one tangled up in some old plastic fencing that I had, and my wife and I actually went down there and freed it and let it go. It didn't thank us or anything, but it just felt good to help it. They are very beneficial, and I'd rather have a black snake around, than a rat any day of the week.
What is the stucture in the back of your truck? I've enjoyed your blog. I'm new to your channel
I think you are referring to my Soft Topper. It is a canvas cover that is much lighter than a typical camper top, and folds down to allow someone to ride open air.
have you camped at indian creek campground in cherokee nc?
Not yet, but have looked at the website and considered it for a future trip.
Camping there at this moment.
so yall live in Gatlinburg? i couldn't remember.
i use to go often because its in my back yard basically. (from Cherokee area side)i dont anymore, its too busy!
you have to have one for parking for any reason, anywhere. you also have to have one for each vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle.
isnt there a place people jump off a rock just off the road near the Townsend exit i think. somewhere going to cades cove i think.
i was glad they opened up parsons branch road again after it was closed for several years. i can once again come from cherokee side n go out cades cove side and make a big loop instead of same way. problem is now everybody knows about that road from them closing it and it will be busy im sure.
Some comments are getting filtered to the "Hold For Review" section, and are not being published. I don't know why.
No, we live about 2 1/2 hours east of Gatlinburg, in NC. We just visit the Smokies often.
Not sure about a rock, per se. But there is a place called the Townsend "Wye" right there at the intersection, where lots of people swim in the river.
@@cumberlandquiltchic1 never tell people your shortcuts or they won't be shortcuts anymore
Do you go to Tremont and roan mountain is known for their rhododendrons
Have not gone out to Tremont, but yes, we did go up to Roan Mountain for the rhododendron back in 2019.
We also took a drive up there this past April, because it had snowed. We have a video on that, that you might enjoy.
That's bluegrass backcountry intro music
I thought that was just a natural background music like when you see movies of people going to Nepal
That's why football is called a pigskin
The dogs are mad because they had to eat chicken while you all were eating ribeyes
Why do old churches have two doors? The two doors were originally separate entrances for men and women who sat separately during worship; in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Primitive Baptist churches used this type of gender segregation.
That's interesting to know.i just thought they wanted more space to let people in quicker
Definitely a water snake.....lines on mouth confirm it is not a copperhead.
Absolutely not a copperhead. One of the Rangers actually saw this video, and asked me if he could share it with their staff so that that mistake would not be made again.
The mam has breaks on all the time...and you stay close to cars in front of you...hmmmmm
Is this a serious comment?
You obviously have never driven through Cades Cove.
I have 1st cousins that still make homemade sugar cane syrup.
Wow! Do they do it the same way as in this video? It's fascinating to watch.