I am a local to this area. Not many campgrounds are tucked away in the country like this one and that "sets it apart". Balsam Mtns are on the Jackson County NC (Sylva) and Haywood County NC (Waynesville) border. The area that inspired the book and Movie named Cold Mountain. -- Taking your food for this trip was a good idea - nearest restaurants are almost 30 min of driving away. -- The pride the owners have in making this place special is obvious.
Beautiful campground! And no mosquitoes? That’s definitely a plus! I agree, it’s good to unplug every once in a while and just enjoy nature. Thanks for sharing!
I lost my mother-in-law this morning. She was 97 and lived a godly life and know she is shining in heaven. So knowing her story was amazing to know her.
That looks like a fantastic place to stay. I've already put it on my must visit list. On a personal note. With all the folks I talk to, several of them are in troubling relationships. I am encouraged by the love and devoting you two have for each other. I see how you two learn, love, and grow together. It's beautiful to see this.
More like real camping to me, on the ground, not concrete, under a real canopy of large trees, rushing waters and in the mountains..and not far from Maggie Valley too....thanks for taking me along ! But Mike, you never told me what kind of motorcycle you used to ride...?
Wow !!! NICE bike !!! I miss those days too ! I'm 67 now, fought cancer all of '22 plus 4 majors surgeries. Thank you & Karen for letting me enjoy your adventures! God Bless yall !!!
Very nice. No wifi forces you to pay attention to nature and each other, what a great thing. I agree, I think you have found a gem. Very much appreciate the fireside chats and thanks again for sharing your adventure. Keep up the great work you two. 🤓
How gorgeous!!!!!! Southern California girl who would love to visit there! Thank you for sharing ! What a sweet couple you are. Hug your doggy for me!❤
I'm sure we have roasted Peeps at some point in time. Karen is spot on wanting a folded potato chip. I always say folded chips taste better than a flat chip.
Great video guys! Karen love your shirt!! Dang! Good looking sandwiches! We know who is cooking if we ever camp together! Orange light? Pauls favorite color! LOL... Cheese cake, you guys are doing it right! Love the van and your set up! Thanks for sharing!
Hey thanks for sharing your videos. I wish I could be able to his I know my father would love to do this. He is 85 and my mom is 76 and I am so blessed to have my parents still living. And I thank God everyday for them that they are still here with me Love you all keep it coming God is good all the time
Mike and Karen, first your sandwiches looked sooo good! Second, I've been writing stories on Facebook about this little girl inside longs to go back before our dairy was ever thought of. Of me walking in the pasture and imaging the trail the cows made were a railroad track and there waiting for the train to cross so I can go on my way in the tracks of the pickup and tractor made going back and forth in the pasture. I'm longing to go back to those days of old and back to the good old days. I wish God would grant us one wish to go back in time and relive those happy days and go back home to the place I grew up. Love your fireside chats and God Bless You both!❤️❤️ I forgot that's a beautiful campground and love the river!
I’m not really a camper never have camped. But if I could camp like you to do it have the outfit like you guys have to camp in I think I would love to camp. Especially probably nap next to one of those creeks and just relaxing and listening to the water. Thanks for sharing. U2 were awesome.
I love this place, thank you so much for showing us, we are buying a travel trailer and can't wait to go stay at some of these places that you have stayed at . Thank you so much and God Bless
New subscriber here. I really enjoy your videos. What a blessed life to be surrounded by beautiful mountains, creeks, etc. not to mention all of the cute shops and fun attractions. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve roasted Peeps for years! I like them better than regular marshmallows😋😋 That’s a beautiful campground! That’s the way we like to camp😊 Thanks for sharing and God Bless🙏
Another great video. This place looked very nice. As usual, loved the fireside chat. Hey to my man, Big T. 🤗 Hugs and kisses to you. 🤗 😘 ❤ He loves the fire as much as I do. Have fun, be safe, and God bless.❤
I just love your videos you were both sweet sweet people and you can tell that you have a great love for the Lord and of course I always love to see big T Beautiful spot to camp
Thank you Mike and Karen and of course Big T for the beautiful video of Moonshine creek campground. Definitely one of my favorites that you have camped at. Love your Fireside chats and please keep up the great work you do for all of us watching and enjoying your spectacular videos. ❤❤❤
Mike n Kareen, My story is telling people about you two, Going Camping and other places and watching you two cook inside or on the Blackstone. You two light up my heart, Hugs n Love to you both, and God Bless, Moonshine Campgrounds is a very nice small place I love it.
I love Lewis Brand Buns and Bread. They seem to keep for a while. Your Philly Cheese Steaks and Cheesecake looked delicious! 😋Never seen anyone roast a Peep before. Lol! I enjoyed your story time. You are right...everyone has one. Really enjoyed this Mike & Karen! ❤
Hey Mike and Karen I think y'all found the holy Grail campground I will definitely be making a stop by there for too long even on the hottest day that would be a great place to be take care and God bless
Thank y’all we just booked at moonshine this is our first time going camping in our new travel trailer my wife and just watched your video from staying there and we are excited about going thanks again
@@FridaysForever we have to Cherokee we hope we have everything we need like i said it is our very first time we have been watching you and your wife’s videos and love them thanks and keep them coming
Beautiful place so green and tree's. Do you guy's think you would ever venture out do a camping road trip thru different states? But thanks for another great viedo ❤
Now I love that campground! Very earthy. Think I'll make those sandwiches in camp. Love Cheesecake and Food City. Your camping adventures are wonderful ✨️...TY😊
I have sisters that are twins just 15 months younger than me. They had such a bond. I lost Ruby back in Jan. I use to listen to all my cousins tell stories growing up! I was so intrigued with them. Love the new places and keep the adventures going!!
Hello 👋 from Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks so much for finding this hidden gem of a campground. Really looks nice. I like how all the sites are by water. ❤❤❤ we love your travels to campgrounds.
I know all about Sylva NC. My dad’s Family live there. Downtown Dillsboro has some really cool shopping, restaurants and train ride. Enjoy Your Stay. Thanks For Sharing
I think you guys need to add a little Hershey's Chocolate Syrup to your cheese cake that would be heavenly My wife Nancy makes cheese cakes and I have all 7 grandchildren hooked on the chocolate syrup We love your vidios. Don't stop I would love to see you do one at Christus Gardens❤
I really enjoyed the vlog. I felt like I was sitting around the fire listening to you guys. Of course if I was there, I would be chocking with camp fire smoke lol. Keep up your fun and loving relationship.
I have been watching your videos for about a year now and there’s just something so comforting about the two of you. My husband and I are fixing to retire very soon. I love the camping videos. But I have a question for you, Karen, what is your make up secret? You are absolutely gorgeous and your make up is perfect. I would love to know your regimen! I know it’s probably a crazy thing to say but you’re absolutely gorgeous. I am a 60 year old woman and I need all the help I can get ha ha. Thanks again for all the hard work you guys do❤
Hi Sue, thanks to you and Bob for watching our videos. We feel encouraged when viewers enjoy our content. Appreciate your kind words, you are very sweet about my makeup. Thanks so much for that. Honestly, I don’t buy expensive makeup. It’s all what I call “over the counter” that I purchase at a drugstore, Walmart etc. My foundation is Fit by Maybeline, then I put on a pink/plum powder blush by Cover Girl, next Cover Girl pressed age defying powder -natural beige, Maybeline medium brown brow pencil and use a small brush to spread it out, a white or ivory eye shadow all over my eyelids as a base, Revlon “seductive” purple eyeshadows in 4 shades. Lighter shades from corner of eye to halfway then darker purple from middle out to end of brow. Maybeline Expresso pencil eyeliner, then a glam black mascara. Lipstick is Revlon Plumilicious and light pink lipgloss on top. Hope this helps. God bless, Sue. ~ Karen
Great video! I live in PA and my daughter works on the Chattooga river in GA/SC so always looking for alternative places to stay/camp. I was always in awe of the beautiful mountains traveling through the Sylva area on Rt 74
U and Karen should stay at Riveredge RV campground it is the first campground in pigeon forge coming from gatlinburg on the right a very nice campground
Love the fireside chats and usually they hit a nerve in me. Of course everyone has a story. I was the kitchen manager in a private school for troubled teenage girls. All came from well to do families. I wasn't their therapist, house Mom, Teacher etc. Some would come and talk to me while I was preparing their meals and they felt they could talk to me without being judged and our conversations were between us. Most of the time it seemed like their Parents were part of the problem. Anyways it was the best years of my life, the girls always were respectful to me and as you said everyone has a story. Hopefully they appreciated me listening to theirs and in some way they knew someone out there was listening.
Been there many times great memories..back in mid and late nineties our son sooooo small..tents then popups ..hay girl like your shirt
Your cheese steak sandwiches looked so good I’ll have to make us some!
I always enjoy your videos.
God bless & happy camping!
Thank you so much Sandra. God bless!
I am a local to this area. Not many campgrounds are tucked away in the country like this one and that "sets it apart". Balsam Mtns are on the Jackson County NC (Sylva) and Haywood County NC (Waynesville) border. The area that inspired the book and Movie named Cold Mountain. -- Taking your food for this trip was a good idea - nearest restaurants are almost 30 min of driving away. -- The pride the owners have in making this place special is obvious.
Thank you for sharing with us Woody.
Love Moonshine Creek. The owners are awesome. Glad you enjoyed it too.
Beautiful campground! And no mosquitoes? That’s definitely a plus! I agree, it’s good to unplug every once in a while and just enjoy nature. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Courtney! We really enjoyed our stay. That's what he said about mosquitoes (nice)! Always great to hear from you.
@@FridaysForever Hey guys! I’m so glad you both enjoyed your stay. Thanks, it’s always great to hear from the two of you as well! ❤️🤗
I lost my mother-in-law this morning. She was 97 and lived a godly life and know she is shining in heaven. So knowing her story was amazing to know her.
So sorry to hear this Peggy. We know her story was awesome. Thank you for sharing with us.
So sorry to hear of your loss, may God Bless. You and your family, with healing peace and comfort.
Wow we just missed you got home Saturday from the smoky mountains and Boone, NC. My favorite place
That looks like a fantastic place to stay. I've already put it on my must visit list. On a personal note. With all the folks I talk to, several of them are in troubling relationships. I am encouraged by the love and devoting you two have for each other. I see how you two learn, love, and grow together. It's beautiful to see this.
Thank you for the kind comment and for sharing with us David.
What a great peaceful campground. Unplugged is good for the soul.
Thank you for the comment Kathi.
I love Franklin, Cherokee, and Townsend!
Beautiful campground
We stayed at Moonshine Creek last summer for a week. That is our favorite Campground so far.
Thanks for sharing.
A very unique and beautiful place. Unplugging from the web is a plus too. Good for the soul💗
It really is! Thank you for watching as always for the comment.
Looks like a good place to camp. I like the fireside chats.😊
Thank you for watching Helen.
I think out of all the sites this is the most prettiest
Thanks for sharing Susan.
We went probably 25 yrs ago and LOVED IT.
More like real camping to me, on the ground, not concrete, under a real canopy of large trees, rushing waters and in the mountains..and not far from Maggie Valley too....thanks for taking me along ! But Mike, you never told me what kind of motorcycle you used to ride...?
Thanks for sharing! My last bike was a BMW GS 1200 Adventure. Old vids on youtube under realmotovlog ua-cam.com/video/Yu1hGeYfNfI/v-deo.html
Wow !!! NICE bike !!! I miss those days too ! I'm 67 now, fought cancer all of '22 plus 4 majors surgeries. Thank you & Karen for letting me enjoy your adventures! God Bless yall !!!
@@diamondbackking4141 We pray you are doing better now. God bless.
Just a thought, next time you have those sandwiches add green pepper & fresh mushrooms. Yum, yum!
Great idea Michele - we don't really care for either but see most people do. Thanks for sharing.
I just loved your conversation around the fire
Such a beautiful place and peaceful as well.
We stayed there so many times!! We love the camping cabins.
Beautiful camp ground. So relaxing
It really is!
There sure seems to be a lot of nice campgrounds near you. Love it!
Thank you all! We definitely want to try this beautiful camp ground! Looks amazing 🤩
beautiful campground, my wife likes the folded chips too. 1st thessalonians 5:16 safe travels and God bless yu'all
Thank you Bill. God bless!
We love making s'mores with peeps! I have twin boys 💙
Very nice. No wifi forces you to pay attention to nature and each other, what a great thing. I agree, I think you have found a gem. Very much appreciate the fireside chats and thanks again for sharing your adventure. Keep up the great work you two. 🤓
How gorgeous!!!!!! Southern California girl who would love to visit there! Thank you for sharing ! What a sweet couple you are. Hug your doggy for me!❤
Looks like an excellent camp ground.
We enjoyed it Diane.
Precious BIG T!😊❤
Thank you! 😊
Great Campground.
I loved this one. ❤️
👍❤️🙏Beautiful campground! You found a gem! Happy 50th anniversary to Moonshine Creek Campground!
Would love to here all your god stories ❤have a blessed week
I'm sure we have roasted Peeps at some point in time. Karen is spot on wanting a folded potato chip. I always say folded chips taste better than a flat chip.
Love the folded chips!
Great video guys! Karen love your shirt!! Dang! Good looking sandwiches! We know who is cooking if we ever camp together! Orange light? Pauls favorite color! LOL... Cheese cake, you guys are doing it right! Love the van and your set up! Thanks for sharing!
Hey guys! Thanks so much for dropping a comment and for watching. See you soon!
Makes me hunger to BE THERE! Thanks.
Thanks for watching Kathy.
Super nice campground g uys!!Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure!
Hey thanks for sharing your videos. I wish I could be able to his I know my father would love to do this. He is 85 and my mom is 76 and I am so blessed to have my parents still living. And I thank God everyday for them that they are still here with me Love you all keep it coming God is good all the time
We enjoy the fireside stories
Mike and Karen, first your sandwiches looked sooo good! Second, I've been writing stories on Facebook about this little girl inside longs to go back before our dairy was ever thought of. Of me walking in the pasture and imaging the trail the cows made were a railroad track and there waiting for the train to cross so I can go on my way in the tracks of the pickup and tractor made going back and forth in the pasture. I'm longing to go back to those days of old and back to the good old days. I wish God would grant us one wish to go back in time and relive those happy days and go back home to the place I grew up. Love your fireside chats and God Bless You both!❤️❤️ I forgot that's a beautiful campground and love the river!
Thank you so much for sharing Carla. God bless!
@@FridaysForever you're welcome and God Bless You too!
I’m not really a camper never have camped. But if I could camp like you to do it have the outfit like you guys have to camp in I think I would love to camp. Especially probably nap next to one of those creeks and just relaxing and listening to the water. Thanks for sharing. U2 were awesome.
Thanks so much for the comment Vickie.
I love this place, thank you so much for showing us, we are buying a travel trailer and can't wait to go stay at some of these places that you have stayed at . Thank you so much and God Bless
Our pleasure! God bless.
New subscriber here. I really enjoy your videos. What a blessed life to be surrounded by beautiful mountains, creeks, etc. not to mention all of the cute shops and fun attractions. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome aboard! We appreciate you taking time to comment. Our pleasure.
What a beautiful campground. Food looked good. Love the fireside stories. Have a good weekend guys!!
Thanks! You too!
I’ve roasted Peeps for years!
I like them better than regular marshmallows😋😋
That’s a beautiful campground!
That’s the way we like to camp😊
Thanks for sharing and God Bless🙏
Another great video. This place looked very nice. As usual, loved the fireside chat. Hey to my man, Big T. 🤗 Hugs and kisses to you. 🤗 😘 ❤ He loves the fire as much as I do. Have fun, be safe, and God bless.❤
Thank you for the comment Renee. Big T says hi. God bless!
I just love your videos you were both sweet sweet people and you can tell that you have a great love for the Lord and of course I always love to see big T Beautiful spot to camp
Thank you so much!
We're going to have add this campground on our list. I grew up in Brevard, NC and have always loved the surrounding areas of Western NC.
Thank you Mike and Karen and of course Big T for the beautiful video of Moonshine creek campground. Definitely one of my favorites that you have camped at. Love your Fireside chats and please keep up the great work you do for all of us watching and enjoying your spectacular videos. ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it Lisa.
Mike n Kareen, My story is telling people about you two, Going Camping and other places and watching you two cook inside or on the Blackstone. You two light up my heart, Hugs n Love to you both, and God Bless, Moonshine Campgrounds is a very nice small place I love it.
Thank you so much for the kind comment and we really appreciate you telling others about our adventures. You are the best! God bless.
😊 Hi 👋 Mike and Karen. Really nice campground. Thanks for your fireside chats. God bless
Our pleasure! Hope you are doing well Kendra. God bless.
Thank You for sharing this special place!!🔥👍👍🙏🙏🙏🫶
I love Lewis Brand Buns and Bread. They seem to keep for a while. Your Philly Cheese Steaks and Cheesecake looked delicious! 😋Never seen anyone roast a Peep before. Lol! I enjoyed your story time. You are right...everyone has one. Really enjoyed this Mike & Karen! ❤
Great video! I really enjoyed the fireside chat.
Hey Mike and Karen I think y'all found the holy Grail campground I will definitely be making a stop by there for too long even on the hottest day that would be a great place to be take care and God bless
Hi Jeff! It was really nice and peaceful. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Great fire side chat.. Your videos always make me smile.
Glad you like them!
Great video love watching y’all we can not wait to take our new travel trailer on our first trip
Wow! Moonshine Creek is on our list now! 😍
Thank y’all we just booked at moonshine this is our first time going camping in our new travel trailer my wife and just watched your video from staying there and we are excited about going thanks again
We hope you enjoy the area - so much to see and do. Cherokee, Bryson City, Waynesville and more.
@@FridaysForever we have to Cherokee we hope we have everything we need like i said it is our very first time we have been watching you and your wife’s videos and love them thanks and keep them coming
Really enjoyed listening to the creek and the fireside stories!!!
Thank you for watching.
Beautiful place so green and tree's. Do you guy's think you would ever venture out do a camping road trip thru different states? But thanks for another great viedo ❤
Maybe one day! We both still work full time right now. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful place loved the music . Wonderful video
Thank you very much!
That sure is a pretty place. I like the folded ones too. 😂
Looks like an awesome place to stay. How I miss my camping days from when I was a child. Thanks for sharing.
I loved that place...so peaceful and calm looking. It was so pretty and definitely a hidden gem. And I never thought about roasting a peep.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.
A lovely place to camp!
Thank you for sharing with us Kaye.
Now I love that campground! Very earthy. Think I'll make those sandwiches in camp. Love Cheesecake and Food City. Your camping adventures are wonderful ✨️...TY😊
Thank you so much for the comment. Food City is the best!
That place is cute. Looks peaceful.
Thank you for watching Tiff.
VERY NICE!! i LOVE IT!
Thanks!!
I have sisters that are twins just 15 months younger than me. They had such a bond. I lost Ruby back in Jan. I use to listen to all my cousins tell stories growing up! I was so intrigued with them. Love the new places and keep the adventures going!!
So sorry for your loss Pam. Sisters are special and especially twins. Thank you for watching and sharing with us.
Aww Big T looks like he's enjoying that lap time 😍
Hello 👋 from Canada 🇨🇦.
Thanks so much for finding this hidden gem of a campground. Really looks nice. I like how all the sites are by water. ❤❤❤ we love your travels to campgrounds.
Hello Tracy in Canada! Thanks for the comment so much.
Wow that looks like a beautiful campground. No mosquitoes? Tara would like that.
Beautiful place. ❤
The wife and me will have to go and check this place out ! Looks so relaxing
Looks like a nice place
What a pretty peaceful place
I know all about Sylva NC. My dad’s Family live there. Downtown Dillsboro has some really cool shopping, restaurants and train ride. Enjoy Your Stay. Thanks For Sharing
Mike and Karen this campground looks Amazing so glad you shared it. The Stream behind was great looking most likely it sounded even better.
Yes it was!
I think you guys need to add a little Hershey's Chocolate Syrup to your cheese cake that would be heavenly
My wife Nancy makes cheese cakes and I have all 7 grandchildren hooked on the chocolate syrup
We love your vidios. Don't stop
I would love to see you do one at Christus Gardens❤
We have been there to vist,but have not stayed. Theres an old Hotel on the way on the right that I believe is now a B&B.
Let us know if you ever stay Tony.
Looks beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
I really enjoyed the vlog. I felt like I was sitting around the fire listening to you guys. Of course if I was there, I would be chocking with camp fire smoke lol. Keep up your fun and loving relationship.
Thank you Paul. Yeah, the camera was smoked out haha.
Oh my goodness this is a beautiful place to camp. Thanks for sharing ❤️
It really is!
Thanks guys, so much! That was beautiful! I think everyone should share their STORY .. you never know how it can help someone else!😊😊🌺
I love yalls videos because they are so relaxing
Thanks looks like a great place going to check it out. Love your videos
Thanks for watching!
Looks so relaxing ❤
That was fun and very peaceful 🤗💕. Safe travels.
Thank you! 🤗
I have been watching your videos for about a year now and there’s just something so comforting about the two of you. My husband and I are fixing to retire very soon. I love the camping videos. But I have a question for you, Karen, what is your make up secret? You are absolutely gorgeous and your make up is perfect. I would love to know your regimen! I know it’s probably a crazy thing to say but you’re absolutely gorgeous. I am a 60 year old woman and I need all the help I can get ha ha. Thanks again for all the hard work you guys do❤
Hi Sue, thanks to you and Bob for watching our videos. We feel encouraged when viewers enjoy our content. Appreciate your kind words, you are very sweet about my makeup. Thanks so much for that. Honestly, I don’t buy expensive makeup. It’s all what I call “over the counter” that I purchase at a drugstore, Walmart etc. My foundation is Fit by Maybeline, then I put on a pink/plum powder blush by Cover Girl, next Cover Girl pressed age defying powder -natural beige, Maybeline medium brown brow pencil and use a small brush to spread it out, a white or ivory eye shadow all over my eyelids as a base, Revlon “seductive” purple eyeshadows in 4 shades. Lighter shades from corner of eye to halfway then darker purple from middle out to end of brow. Maybeline Expresso pencil eyeliner, then a glam black mascara. Lipstick is Revlon Plumilicious and light pink lipgloss on top. Hope this helps. God bless, Sue. ~ Karen
@@FridaysForever oh my goodness, you are so kind! Thank you, Karen, Bob and I can’t wait for your next video! Have a blessed week❤️
Great video! I live in PA and my daughter works on the Chattooga river in GA/SC so always looking for alternative places to stay/camp. I was always in awe of the beautiful mountains traveling through the Sylva area on Rt 74
Never thought about roasting a peep
They get HOT!
Love Peeps. Never roasted. Gotta try it out now
U and Karen should stay at Riveredge RV campground it is the first campground in pigeon forge coming from gatlinburg on the right a very nice campground
Amen
I roast marshmallow Peeps! Yummy!!! 😂
No WIFI but was there cell service? It is a beautiful campground.
Yes, they have a booster also. Sorry we forgot to mention that Jean.
Love the fireside chats and usually they hit a nerve in me. Of course everyone has a story. I was the kitchen manager in a private school for troubled teenage girls. All came from well to do families. I wasn't their therapist, house Mom, Teacher etc. Some would come and talk to me while I was preparing their meals and they felt they could talk to me without being judged and our conversations were between us. Most of the time it seemed like their Parents were part of the problem. Anyways it was the best years of my life, the girls always were respectful to me and as you said everyone has a story. Hopefully they appreciated me listening to theirs and in some way they knew someone out there was listening.
Thank you for sharing Harry.
Try white kraft brand American cheese. Bet you'll love it.
You all need to try the Publix cheesecake. It is soft and fluffy. The best thing is there is no crust.
We will give it a try sometime Sherie.
Looks like a really serene and lovely place to camp.
Karen did you and your twin ever try to fool people by switching places? lol