Natural Tunnel State Park SW VA | Camping | Tour the tunnel | Cooking on Blackstone!

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • 🎥 IN THIS EPISODE → Welcome to Natural Tunnel State Park, a beautiful park located in the Appalachian Mountains near Duffield in Scott County, Virginia. Here are some of the things you'll discover at this amazing destination:
    The park is centered around the Natural Tunnel, a massive naturally formed cave that is so large it is used as a railroad tunnel.
    Natural Tunnel State Park has seven hiking trails ranging from 0.3 miles to 1.1 miles, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests.
    Take a ride on the chair lift and enjoy the stunning views of the Natural Tunnel and the surrounding area.
    Caves: Several of the caves in the park, including Bolling Cave and Natural Tunnel Caverns, offer underground tours throughout the busy season.
    Camping: Natural Tunnel State Park offers camping facilities, including cabins and campsites, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of the park for an extended period.
    Join us on this journey through Natural Tunnel State Park and discover why it's such a special place. Whether you're a hiker, a nature lover, or a history buff, Natural Tunnel State Park has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the beauty and charm of this amazing destination in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains!#FridayForever #RVing #adventure #RVLife #Camping #GreatOutdoors #campcooking #naturaltunnelstatepark
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  • @darlenedrummer8478
    @darlenedrummer8478 11 місяців тому +3

    GRACE IS AWESOME ! 🕊

  • @bisleyblackhawk1288
    @bisleyblackhawk1288 11 місяців тому +6

    My late wife Terri (RIP my love) and I visited this State Park on one of our motorcycle excursions back in 2004 (still have her Honda 600 VLX)…thank y’all for the memories 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for sharing with us and we hope the memories encourage you.

  • @michelb.8953
    @michelb.8953 11 місяців тому +2

    The greatest love story in the world is to be saved by God's Grace.
    When bacon is concerned...I think I might be related to Big T.
    Campground and the park were beautiful.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Yes, the earth is an amazing place!

  • @kayebyrd7783
    @kayebyrd7783 11 місяців тому +4

    Mike your mom is a jewel! Never forget that! I love your videos

  • @cliffhangerranchadventure
    @cliffhangerranchadventure 11 місяців тому +2

    One of my favorite places

  • @sabrinalee2112
    @sabrinalee2112 11 місяців тому +2

    What beautiful scenery God has created for us ❤
    Love the fireside chats 😊

  • @amberbryant8141
    @amberbryant8141 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes I remember did see your old video closed chairlift and finally back open it.
    It’s very nice mugs ☕️ with name so beautiful ❤️🫶🏻

  • @otisonthemove4217
    @otisonthemove4217 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful! This might have to be on our list to visit! God Bless! I love your fireside chats!

  • @gunlover067
    @gunlover067 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful country and i love that y'all pray before you eat because more people should do that and i have family in Kingsport TN but i love the Gatlinburg area a little better 👍👍

  • @kathycampbell8000
    @kathycampbell8000 11 місяців тому +2

    Born in Virginia, lived in Virginia my entire life. 58 years and never heard of this state park, it’s very pretty! Karen, we Virginia girls need to stick together 😂😂

  • @granddaddyrap
    @granddaddyrap 11 місяців тому +1

    I was waiting for the Norfolk Southern to run thru your video. What a great place to visit and photograph. You can’t beat breakfast bacon and pancakes on the Blackstone. I’ll say it again you guys made me buy a Blackstone 22” griddle. The Greenbriar picnic video of Smashburgers was the clincher. Like to see more products you use during trips and camping. Stay blessed and healthy. Love the videos. Thanks.

  • @debbiebarker1328
    @debbiebarker1328 10 місяців тому

    My mother is from Natural Tunnel area, born and raised in Duffield, VA. It’s a second home to me.❤

  • @marlenelewis8369
    @marlenelewis8369 11 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful and peaceful.

  • @downtherabbitholewithtenne6030
    @downtherabbitholewithtenne6030 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Karen and Mike! Good to see your faces 😄✨❤️

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS 11 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely wonderful sledgehammered that like button sharing out full watch Great video

  • @nancymcdaniel4733
    @nancymcdaniel4733 11 місяців тому +1

    You two are always so adorable! And I like the new merch. Looks great!

  • @duwayneshupe1899
    @duwayneshupe1899 11 місяців тому +1

    We camped there July 5-9th. Great campground and area to explore.

  • @dandtintennessee7675
    @dandtintennessee7675 11 місяців тому

    When I see those old cabins like that and the wilderness I can't help but think it's a closer representation of how humans were intended to live instead of stacked on top of each other in a big city. Beautiful video guys. We do a lot of skillet meals when we camp, except in the Smokies where we only dine out 🙂.

  • @user-ll9ov5bn6k
    @user-ll9ov5bn6k 11 місяців тому +1

    Brother, I sure could have gone to work on those pancakes and bacon!!!Yumtastic!!❤GOD BLESS

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      So good especially when camping. God bless!

  • @joanndeland7969
    @joanndeland7969 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful scenery. Love Big T.

  • @delilahhamm6364
    @delilahhamm6364 11 місяців тому +3

    Nothing like west virginia and virginia. I live in wv beautiful mountains

  • @vs123
    @vs123 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful parks

  • @judyparker8283
    @judyparker8283 11 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful area! Enjoyed your video.

  • @donnawilson5514
    @donnawilson5514 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @bonniepaynter5624
    @bonniepaynter5624 11 місяців тому +2

    I just love your videos so much. So edifying, and I love seeing a mature couple shoe so much respect and love towards one another. The traveling is the dessert ❤

  • @dianewilliams5271
    @dianewilliams5271 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Pretty place!

  • @susanbrazeal1275
    @susanbrazeal1275 11 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you!

  • @kathytaylor708
    @kathytaylor708 11 місяців тому +2

    Love you youtube and beautiful pictures

  • @jimamccracken5783
    @jimamccracken5783 Місяць тому

    GRACE. CHANGES THINGS,!!

  • @teresacantrell7400
    @teresacantrell7400 11 місяців тому +1

    We come by that park every time we go to Pigeon Forge. We live on 23 about 30 south of Pikeville. We stopped there once and hiked down. It just about killed me coming back up lol, but it was in the 90’d that day. Not sure if I could do that hike again. I’m terrified of heights so not sure about riding the chairlift. Thanks for sharing. The tunnel was absolutely beautiful, just wish it was easier to get to.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      What a beautiful area you live in! Yes, that hike out is rough for sure. Our pleasure.

  • @kareng3847
    @kareng3847 11 місяців тому +1

    VA is for Lovers ❤

  • @KevinFryAdventures
    @KevinFryAdventures 11 місяців тому

    This was a very nice looking park! I enjoyed your video.

  • @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl
    @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl 10 місяців тому

    What a gem of a state park. Too bad you missed the train

  • @paulettebrochet2011
    @paulettebrochet2011 11 місяців тому

    What a beautiful place. We have never ventured to that area of Virginia. Definitely would love to visit. Beautiful campsite too.

  • @davidhorn6950
    @davidhorn6950 11 місяців тому +1

    Love from Kansas City!

  • @ScionLos
    @ScionLos 2 місяці тому

    I just came in from there today. I'm lucky to live near there.

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 11 місяців тому +1

    Good video, looks like a good place to visit, 😊

  • @williamsmith4528
    @williamsmith4528 11 місяців тому

    Very nice..
    Gods grace is sufficient .
    Give Blackburns butter maple syrup a try.
    Have a blessed day.

  • @jeffdickens7019
    @jeffdickens7019 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mike and Karen I hope you all are doing well what a beautiful campsite guys Virginia mountains are beautiful glad that y'all can continue to enjoy life take care and God bless

  • @carltonbalfe
    @carltonbalfe 11 місяців тому +1

    You guys have such a great sense of style and a cool name I always hope one day you'll have clothes available. 2 and 3x shirts could be called BigT🤩

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful views!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching.

    • @bonniekaye
      @bonniekaye 11 місяців тому

      @@FridaysForever
      You're welcome

  • @melissahendricks6623
    @melissahendricks6623 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @davidandjenniferhammond6203
    @davidandjenniferhammond6203 11 місяців тому +1

    We went a couple of years ago and the chairlift was closed. Nice walk down but not so much going back up. Lol. Great video!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Yes, tough walk back up the trail.

  • @meltcmelinda4012
    @meltcmelinda4012 11 місяців тому +1

    Sending love and hugs to all and most of all Big T. the best Pug Person I know by video. I enjoyed all of the trip, each moment caught by walking ,talking and sharing your time with us through beautiful Virginia. . Breakfast looked wonderful, I could taste the goodness. God's blessing be upon you each day and may the Holy Spirit guide each of us as we walk with God in this life.

  • @martowe9689
    @martowe9689 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank for taking us along Beautiful! park . love you all , Big T blesses my heart

  • @sandraanderson5261
    @sandraanderson5261 11 місяців тому +1

    Just reserved a site here for this weekend . I’ve never heard of this place. Thanks so much !! Our little boy loves trains and train tracks. 2.5 hour trip one way for us so not too bad.

  • @laurahunter1690
    @laurahunter1690 11 місяців тому +1

    God’s grace is sufficient for me. Good to see you both again and Big T.

  • @patmoritz5213
    @patmoritz5213 11 місяців тому +1

    You picked a great time to see the area, nice and quiet. So cool ❤

  • @user-xf6fk2fl3j
    @user-xf6fk2fl3j 11 місяців тому +1

    I needed this message so desperately thank you. I need prayer please

  • @brendahorn8843
    @brendahorn8843 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve never been to VA. Thanks for a glimpse of the area. It was so peaceful looking. Be safe.

  • @rodneyjessee1133
    @rodneyjessee1133 11 місяців тому +2

    I love Natural Tunnel. Been trying to decide where to take one my trip before it gets too cold and I think you guys just helped me decide.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      Have fun!

    • @rodneyjessee1133
      @rodneyjessee1133 11 місяців тому

      @@FridaysForever oh most definitely. Love the beauty and peacefulness of natural tunnel. Another VA native here, just about 30 minutes to the tunnel

  • @dr.johnhill4401
    @dr.johnhill4401 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello new friends on UA-cam, wife and i have been watching you guys for a few months and like your vids. We also enjoy your fireside talks. You mentioned the other week how the Lord is always with u and I wanted to share a Blessing with ya'll. i want you to read Hebrews.13:5. Particular the last part of the verse...where HE never leaves us or forsakes us. Stop there, look at it again, NOW, read it backwards. IT SAYS THE SAME THING...frontwards or backwards. HE HAS GOT US COMING OR GOING.
    Pastor Dr. John Hill, Thomasville, NC Enloy your life and travels.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      So nice to meet you also! Thank you for sharing with us. God bless!

  • @judypatrick42
    @judypatrick42 11 місяців тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.....

  • @reneebarrow4697
    @reneebarrow4697 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I'm putting this on my bucket list (that I will probably never get done). I use that pancake mix and love it. All the food looked great. This place is so relaxing. Enjoyed the fireside chat. Hey 👋 to my man, Big T. Hugs 🤗 and kisses 😘 to you. He is the cutest, especially when he "nap naps". When we had our camper, we would check out all the campsites where we camped and write the campground name and 2 or 3 site numbers down so if we wanted a better site next time we would have them written down to choose from. Have fun, be safe, and God Bless. ❤️

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      Thank so much Renee! Big T says hi and God bless. Great idea!

  • @monascrews8600
    @monascrews8600 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful! I love it up there. Was born in Bristol,Tn. Been in Florida since I was a baby. But head up that way every year. Nothing better!

  • @kathimeadows7869
    @kathimeadows7869 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful place with such great scenery. I am so close to Virginia I think this would be great as a day trip. Thank you for the tour!

  • @jodypugh3366
    @jodypugh3366 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a gorgeous state park!!!We'd love to visit sometime!Thanks for sharing guys!!Are any leaves changing yet in VA?

  • @lonniem9728
    @lonniem9728 11 місяців тому

    Cool video👍👍,I'm craving donuts🍩

  • @nanasue9987
    @nanasue9987 11 місяців тому +1

    God’s grace / greater than all our sins / I wish I could eat like y’all it always looks so good . I bought my son and daughter in law a Blackstone / still waiting for my smash burger and bacon. I love to dip my bacon in my syrup too. Those pan cakes and bacon look so good .

  • @bryanhildebrandt7562
    @bryanhildebrandt7562 2 місяці тому

    Hey guys another great video! As I'm watching this I see that you have sold an age old problem...those metal paper plate holders! Where on earth did you get these?😊

  • @user-ll9ov5bn6k
    @user-ll9ov5bn6k 11 місяців тому +2

    I just saw someone do a review on The Trailhead Steak and Trout Restaurant in Townsend. I would like to see y’all do a review of this place when you can. Thanks

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye 11 місяців тому +2

    ❤️ *Big T* ❤️

  • @forrestaddington3212
    @forrestaddington3212 3 місяці тому

    I'm in some the photos in the visitor center. I would go to an earth camp there. We did built trails did eco study on the creek and explored the caves inside the tunnel.

  • @lynettestephens5152
    @lynettestephens5152 11 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Natural Tunnel Park. Thank you for sharing it with us. Do you know how I can get a copy of The Marriage Devotional you received from Pastor Timothy Keller? ( I hope I got his name correct) Our granddaughter is getting marriage on June 1st next year. I would love to be able to gift her & Brice 0:11 with this book. I know they would love to have one. They both graduated from The University of South Carolina & that’s where he asked her to marry him. That state is very special to them. She’s a pediatrics nurse & he’s getting ready to start his doctors’ residency next June, shortly after they marry. They make such a wonderful & delightful couple. ♥️♥️

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and sharing. They sound like a wonderful couple. Best way would be to search for it on amazon. God bless!

  • @lonnieclifton3883
    @lonnieclifton3883 11 місяців тому +1

    Love from Lonnie

  • @dustinmiddleton8253
    @dustinmiddleton8253 11 місяців тому +1

    We love your videos have you ever been to standing Indian campground in Franklin nc

  • @WesleyKisor1164
    @WesleyKisor1164 11 місяців тому +2

    The cap and the mug.

  • @NWO_WHO
    @NWO_WHO 11 місяців тому

    I would buy y'alls merchandise.

  • @WesleyKisor1164
    @WesleyKisor1164 11 місяців тому

    I also really love Karen's shirt.

  • @kathywise431
    @kathywise431 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the video! Beautiful scenery!
    Side note .where did you get the paper plate holders or is that just stainless steel camp plates?

  • @jimwinter3181
    @jimwinter3181 11 місяців тому +1

    Bundle wood that you get in a store is not seasoned and doesn't burn well.

  • @howardellis954
    @howardellis954 11 місяців тому +2

    I absolutely love when you'll do these kind of videos Especially as a bond again christian It's just so annoying to. To feel the Holy Spirit and nature.

  • @johnblood3731
    @johnblood3731 11 місяців тому

    Have you guys ever tried coke zero or sprite zero? No after taste. Speaking of grace------- having listened to the song 'wild horses' a thousand times I read a post about one of the lines--grace less lady- so sad could have been written by Gram Parsons. Peace and love to you'll.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  11 місяців тому

      Yes, not bad. Thank you so much for sharing John. God bless!

  • @WesleyKisor1164
    @WesleyKisor1164 11 місяців тому +2

    You ought to sell these because if you did id probably buy them

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye 11 місяців тому +1

    🙂👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @Qpitmaster
    @Qpitmaster 8 місяців тому

    New Subscriber! Hey, how was the drive 'down' to the campground? I've heard there's a steep hill. We travel in a 5th wheel.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  8 місяців тому

      Welcome to our channel. It’s pretty steep but should be ok.

  • @pattiejune
    @pattiejune 11 місяців тому

    I live 50 miles from the Natural Bridge however I am disabled and need to use a wheel chair. Is this park accessible at the bottom? Can I ride the lift? is there a wheel chair available there? I appreciate your videos. :)

  • @maxddog1
    @maxddog1 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful