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

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  • @bjc123bjc
    @bjc123bjc 3 місяці тому

    My dad grew up on Copper Creek, Scott County, Virginia. I enjoy your videos so much. My husband passed away recently and life gets very lonely. I keep your shows going because I love the content, your encouragement and your love for God. You two keep me company! Thank you.

  • @bisleyblackhawk1288
    @bisleyblackhawk1288 Рік 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  Рік тому +2

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

  • @darlenedrummer8478
    @darlenedrummer8478 Рік тому +3

    GRACE IS AWESOME ! 🕊

  • @sabrinalee2112
    @sabrinalee2112 Рік тому +2

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

  • @gunlover067
    @gunlover067 Рік 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 👍👍

  • @hollyB-g9k
    @hollyB-g9k Рік тому +1

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

  • @martowe9689
    @martowe9689 Рік тому +1

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

  • @judypatrick42
    @judypatrick42 Рік тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.....

  • @kayebyrd7783
    @kayebyrd7783 Рік тому +4

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

  • @patmoritz5213
    @patmoritz5213 Рік тому +1

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

  • @downtherabbitholewithtenne6030

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

  • @meltcmelinda4012
    @meltcmelinda4012 Рік 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.

  • @marlenelewis8369
    @marlenelewis8369 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful and peaceful.

  • @jeffdickens7019
    @jeffdickens7019 Рік 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

  • @kathycampbell8000
    @kathycampbell8000 Рік 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 😂😂

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS Рік тому +2

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

  • @kathytaylor708
    @kathytaylor708 Рік тому +2

    Love you youtube and beautiful pictures

  • @otisonthemove4217
    @otisonthemove4217 Рік тому +1

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

  • @amberbryant8141
    @amberbryant8141 Рік 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 ❤️🫶🏻

  • @nancymcdaniel4733
    @nancymcdaniel4733 Рік тому +1

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

  • @joanndeland7969
    @joanndeland7969 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful scenery. Love Big T.

  • @cliffhangerranchadventure
    @cliffhangerranchadventure Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite places

  • @michelb.8953
    @michelb.8953 Рік 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.

  • @sandraanderson5261
    @sandraanderson5261 Рік 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.

  • @debbiebarker1328
    @debbiebarker1328 Рік тому

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

  • @delilahhamm6364
    @delilahhamm6364 Рік тому +3

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

  • @davidhorn6950
    @davidhorn6950 Рік тому +1

    Love from Kansas City!

  • @kareng3847
    @kareng3847 Рік тому +1

    VA is for Lovers ❤

  • @bonniepaynter5624
    @bonniepaynter5624 Рік 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 ❤

  • @granddaddyrap
    @granddaddyrap Рік 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.

  • @Judy-g7t
    @Judy-g7t Рік тому +1

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

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Yes, the earth is an amazing place!

  • @donnawilson5514
    @donnawilson5514 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @jimamccracken5783
    @jimamccracken5783 5 місяців тому

    GRACE. CHANGES THINGS,!!

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 Рік тому +1

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

  • @judyparker8283
    @judyparker8283 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful area! Enjoyed your video.

  • @duwayneshupe1899
    @duwayneshupe1899 Рік тому +1

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

  • @dandtintennessee7675
    @dandtintennessee7675 Рік 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 🙂.

  • @brendahorn8843
    @brendahorn8843 Рік тому +1

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

  • @susanbrazeal1275
    @susanbrazeal1275 Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you!

  • @dianewilliams5271
    @dianewilliams5271 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Pretty place!

  • @vs123
    @vs123 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful parks

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye Рік тому +1

    Beautiful views!

  • @KevinFryAdventures
    @KevinFryAdventures Рік тому

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

  • @laurahunter1690
    @laurahunter1690 Рік тому +1

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

  • @lonniem9728
    @lonniem9728 Рік тому

    Cool video👍👍,I'm craving donuts🍩

  • @melissahendricks6623
    @melissahendricks6623 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @ScionLos
    @ScionLos 6 місяців тому

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

  • @williamsmith4528
    @williamsmith4528 Рік тому

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

  • @teresacantrell7400
    @teresacantrell7400 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @paulettebrochet2011
    @paulettebrochet2011 Рік тому

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

  • @rodneyjessee1133
    @rodneyjessee1133 Рік 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  Рік тому

      Have fun!

    • @rodneyjessee1133
      @rodneyjessee1133 Рік тому

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

  • @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl
    @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl Рік тому

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

  • @carltonbalfe
    @carltonbalfe Рік 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🤩

  • @davidandjenniferhammond6203
    @davidandjenniferhammond6203 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @reneebarrow4697
    @reneebarrow4697 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @kathimeadows7869
    @kathimeadows7869 Рік 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!

  • @monascrews8600
    @monascrews8600 Рік 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!

  • @nanasue9987
    @nanasue9987 Рік 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 .

  • @jodypugh3366
    @jodypugh3366 Рік тому +1

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

  • @dr.johnhill4401
    @dr.johnhill4401 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @Judy-g7t
    @Judy-g7t Рік 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

  • @lynettestephens5152
    @lynettestephens5152 Рік 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  Рік 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!

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye Рік тому +2

    ❤️ *Big T* ❤️

  • @forrestaddington3212
    @forrestaddington3212 6 місяців 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.

  • @lonnieclifton3883
    @lonnieclifton3883 Рік тому +1

    Love from Lonnie

  • @dustinmiddleton8253
    @dustinmiddleton8253 Рік тому +1

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

  • @bryanhildebrandt7562
    @bryanhildebrandt7562 6 місяців 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?😊

  • @NWO_WHO
    @NWO_WHO Рік тому

    I would buy y'alls merchandise.

  • @WesleyKisorOfficial
    @WesleyKisorOfficial Рік тому

    I also really love Karen's shirt.

  • @kathywise431
    @kathywise431 Рік 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?

  • @WesleyKisorOfficial
    @WesleyKisorOfficial Рік тому +2

    The cap and the mug.

  • @Qpitmaster
    @Qpitmaster Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @pattiejune
    @pattiejune Рік 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. :)

  • @johnblood3731
    @johnblood3731 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye Рік тому +1

    🙂👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @jimwinter3181
    @jimwinter3181 Рік тому +1

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

  • @WesleyKisorOfficial
    @WesleyKisorOfficial Рік тому +2

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

  • @howardellis954
    @howardellis954 Рік 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.

  • @maxddog1
    @maxddog1 Рік тому

    Beautiful