Great Smoky Mountains Travel Guide: 2 Days Exploring the National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the United States, drawing people from all over the country to explore this stunning area. Amie and I got a chance to visit in early May, and we had a great time driving all over the park over two days while visiting many of the famous attractions like Rainbow Falls, Cades Cove, and Clingmans Dome. We can't wait to revisit the park and explore more. Let me know what your favorite spot is in the park in the comments.
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Hiking the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee
Hiking the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee was such a great experience. If you are wanting a great hiking experience in 2020 check out the smokey mountains. It wasn't a bear roaming a hotel in Gatlinburg or anything like that but we did hike to Clingmans Dome. Which had a great view after a complete inclined hike. The Alum Cave trail was also another strenuous hike but well worth the trip. Don't worry there are many places in the smokey mountains that are relaxing instead of strenuous. Tennessee is a beautiful place with minimal bugs. Tennessee real does provide a great hiking experience.
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Great Smoky Mountains Documentary
We head to the Smoky Mountains and split up and experience what it's like to hike solo through the wilderness. On top of that, we face the most difficult weather conditions we've had thus far. Sit back and enjoy our journey through the Smokies.
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0:00 Teaser
0:11 Theme Song
0:41 After Intro
1:24 Dusk
2:25 Morning before the hike
3:23 Getting ready
4:30 The first hike
8:10 Bryan's musings
10:16 Bryan arrives at his campsite
11:30 Slow as a snail
13:11 Bridge crossing
13:44 Wood-ear Fungus
14:50 Rose colored glasses
17:05 Plant ID
18:10 A tale of two trails
19:53 Robby arrives at his campsite
22:04 Andrew struggles
24:22 Robby attempts a fire
25:47 Robby's care package
26:53 Thomas's letter
29:50 Day two morning
30:29 Ben and Alexis SHOUT-OUT
30:56 Hiking on a new day
32:25 Bryan wakes up
33:33 Robby arrives at the AT junction
35:42 Yugen
36:55 Robby reaches Mt. Cammerer
38:45 Bryan meets hikers
40:37 Andrew arrives at the AT junction
42:39 Cosby junction before rendevous
43:41 Andrew meets up with Robby
45:40 Hiking to find Bryan
46:39 Meeting up with Bryan
48:05 Talking at the rainy junction
49:20 Arriving at shelter
50:15 Final morning
51:36 Jonathan (JP) SHOUT-OUT
52:26 Trail-Blazer and Frost (thru-hikers) SHOUT-OUT
52:48 Final hike out
56:38 Credits talking
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Backpacking Great Smoky Mountain National Park - 4 days - 40 miles
A 4 day, 3 night backpacking adventure in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Starting at Newfound Gap, We traversed a large loop of the mountains. Over 9 trails, 40 miles, and 9000 feet of elevation. An amazing adventure and some of the best hiking Great Smoky Mountain National Park has to offer! Smoky mountain backpacking at its finest! Enjoy!
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A Man Was Hiking in the Smoky Mountains When He Stumbled Across a Seriously Creepy Discovery
Jordan Liles has a passion for photography. His hero is a legendary filmmaker and actor, Sir Charlie Chaplin. Liles is a director himself, but he is most well known for his photographs of abandoned places. When it comes to abandoned locations in the United States, there are plenty of them. As America has evolved, many places didn't. Some places are left abandoned because they had prosperous beginnings only to fail. This has left these place abandoned and damaged.
Some places are left behind for more sinister reasons. One example is the Lake Shawnee Amusement Park located in West Virginia. It was built in the 1920s on the site of an ancient indigenous burial ground. Shortly after the amusement park opened, six people died. It is believed that it had something to do with spirits on the fairgrounds. After these deaths, the amusement park was left abandoned and in disrepair. Today, the only visitors of the site are people looking to get scared on Halloween.
Jordan stumbled upon one of his creepiest finds in 2013. The site is in Elkmont, Tennessee, which is hidden deep within the woodlands of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Jordan is a Memphis native, and he has been to the Smokies plenty of times. He lived in the area for 26 years and still visits the park often when he has time. It was during one of his hiking expeditions that he found something incredible. A man was hiking in the Smoky Mountains when he stumbled across a seriously creepy discovery.
During Jordan's trip, he went up an unnamed gravel road. At the end of the road, he found an abandoned neighborhood and a hotel. Some of the buildings were built over 100 years ago. One of the first structures that he came across was an abandoned cabin. It may have once been cozy, but today, it is an empty shell. When Jordan got closer to the cabin, he noticed that the windows were broken and the floorboards were pulled up. The cabin didn't look safe, so he didn't want to go inside. In his video, he is heard saying, I don't really think I want to go in there. It looks like the kitchen is on a slant which means that the property is not in good condition. From the outside, he could see decaying shelves and toppled containers all over the floor.
After leaving the cabin, Jordan continued to explore. He went through some nearby trees and down a set of stone steps. He saw another home. Inside, there was a washer and dryer that had turned upside down on the broken floorboards. It was difficult to tell how long it had been since anyone lived there. He was sure that the abandoned town had much more to see; he just needed to keep exploring.
As Jordan continued exploring, he found another house. This one had steps. It was missing many of its walls, and there was a screen installed to replace the missing planks. The screens were torn and tattered. The screen made it possible for him to get a good look inside. There was old furniture in the house along with broken fixtures. The walls were stripped down to the bare wood and loose planks. Any doors that were once in the home are not gone.
As Jordan walked down the gravel road, he came upon three more houses. It looked as though vandals had broken into one of the houses. There was a lock that had been smashed, leaving the doors wide open. This house wasn't in such disrepair that entering wouldn't be too dangerous. This home was in much better shape than the rest, and there will still blinds hanging from some of the windows. There was also a shower curtain hanging in the rust filled tub. The toilet had a matching seat cover. The bathroom was filthy, but it was in much better shape than the other houses in the ghost town.
Jordan came upon a large structure that he thought could have been a hotel. There was an enormous stone fireplace behind plenty of large windows. He assumed that it was a social area or the reception area. The stairs had collapsed so he couldn't go upstairs and check out the rooms.
Finally, when Jordan came upon a sign, he figured out what the town once was. It was once the Wonderland Club, which was a very prosperous vacation community. When it was built, the owner chose this site because it was close to a busy logging town. It was open to the public in 1912 and operated for seven years before private owners purchased the land and the structures. The idea was for a group of men from Knoxville, TN to create their own private venture. Unfortunately, the plans were rejected. Instead, they created an exclusive social club called The Wonderland Club. In 1925, the logging industry in the area died, and people couldn't afford to visit the Wonderland Club. Soon, the buildings fell into disrepair.
Jordan is shocked that he stumbled on an entire vacation property accidentally. Fortunately, he had his camera with him and was able to get some amazing shots. This is just one of America's many abandoned properties. If you look hard enough, you never know what you are going to find.
Giant Pancakes Crockett's breakfast Camp | Epic Hike Gatlinburg TN
Lets talk pancakes. If you like pancakes or just food in general you will love Crockett's breakfast camp in Gatlinburg Tennessee. This is the most epic breakfast we have had pancakes wise EVER. And right after we went on an epic hike in the great smoky mountain national park. let us know if you want to see more food videos and we will make them happen.
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Hiking In The Great Smoky Mountains & Exploring Pigeon Forge | 5/13/16
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It's our first full day in Tennessee! We went hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, went on a free moonshine tasting, rode on an Alpine Coaster and so much more! What was your favorite part of the vlog? Let me know in the comment section below!
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Top 5 Tennessee Hiking Spots
No Instagram filter needed. From waterfalls to mountains to caves, there’s no shortage of natural beauty in the Volunteer State. Here are five places that are worth the hike.
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Tennessee Waterfalls | Best in the United States?
Tennessee Waterfalls | Best in the United States?
Tennessee has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the United States. These are our favorites within a 2 hour drive of Nashville.
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State 40/50 is BEAUTIFUL Tennessee. We loved our time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We stayed at King Holly Haven RV Park in Pigeon Forge, adventured all over Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains, hiked to Cummins Falls, and recharged in Nashville Tennessee.
HIGHLY recommend you take a trip to Nashville then go a couple hours over to Pigeon Forge and the Smokies. Make sure to allow enough days so you can enjoy the rain and come back the next day. We loved you, Tennesee, be back soon!
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TENNESSEE VACATION (DAY 3 PART 1) Hiking To My Great (x4) Grandfather's Smokey Mountain Cabin!
Originally I wanted to upload this day all as one video, but it's pretty evident as I start to edit together our experience in Gatlinburg that it would have turned out incredibly long, so as not to omit anything and regret it later, I decided to upload our morning hike separately! We woke up early and drove straight to the Smokies, about an hour drive, to take a hike that we took around 8 years ago with my grandfather and grandmother. It was incredible to see that barely anything had changed (except for a little more vandalism), and I know it was a beautiful trip for my mom specifically. The cabin we hiked to belonged to John Ownby, am actual relative on my mom's side! After a couple hours hiking to both Cataract Falls and the John Ownby cabin, we jumped back in the car to head straight to Gatlinburg where we spent the rest of the day! The video ends slightly abruptly so I apologize for that, but thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you soon!
Day 20 on the Appalachian Trail, Hello Tennessee & the Smokies!!
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Laurel Falls Hike in Gatlinburg, TN.
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Hiking To Laurel Falls In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg TN
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, short hike up the trail to see Laurel Falls. It's an easy trail, being just 2.3 miles round trip with a 314 foot elevation gain, so almost anyone can handle it. Laurel Falls is definitely worth seeing, so if you get the chance ... do it!
Getaway in Tennessee: Hiking and Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Visited Tennessee for a weekend with one of my best friends! So so fun.
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TENNESSEE VACATION (DAY 1) Flying To Knoxville, Going Hiking, And Exploring The Lake House!
This entire past week I've been up in the mountains of Tennessee with my entire family consisting of my siblings (Travis + Christine and Dennis), my parents (Roger and Janet), my cousins and their SO's (Michelle, Laura + Ben, and Rachel + Sam), and my aunt and uncle (Pam and Steve). We flew in last weekend and just got back into town last night, so I'm ready to start uploading! We had an incredible week there consisting of a perfect balance of activities and relaxation, and I'm already excited to relive it all by going back and editing it all together! Thanks for watching, and I'll see you soon!
Hiking to the HIGHEST PEAK in Tennessee! (Waterfalls, Clingman's Dome)
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Mt. Leconte Towering A Mile Above Gatlinburg,TN
Check out my Facebook page at Daily Dose of Smoky Mountains. Mount Leconte towering 5300 feet (or a mile) above Galinburg,Tn. Gatlinburg sits at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mt. Leconte is the 3rd highest peak in the park at 6,593 feet., and the 6th highest east of the Mississipi. However, when measured from it's immediate base in Gatliburg to it's summit, it is the tallest in the eastern United States.
Backpacking the Great Smoky Mountains • 80 Mile Loop • 4 Nights
Follow Redbeard & Plug-It-In, the current record holder for the fastest person to hike all miles of the Smoky Mountain NP in 43 days, as they set out on an 80 mile loop envisioned by Plug-It-In and Redbeard. This 80 mile loop is a step up from my last loop and perfect for those who are looking to challenge themselves. Check out the route below.
Plug-It-In Circuit ROUTE
Rainbow Falls Trailhead to Trillium Gap Trail
Trillium Gap Trail to Brushy Mountain Trail
Brushy Mountain Trail to Porters Creek Trail
Porters Creek Trail to Short Dirt Road Walk
Turn Right at first Dirt Road Intersect and cross Bridge
Turn Left onto Old Settlers Trail
Old Settlers Trail to Campsite 33 (Night 1)
Campsite 33 to Maddron Bald Trail
Maddron Bald Trail to Campsite 29 (Night 2)
Campsite 29 to Snake Den Ridge Trail
Snake Den Ridge Trail to Cosby Campground
Cosby Campground to Low Gap Trail
Low Gap Trail to Appalachian Trail
Turn left on AT to Mount Cammerer Trail to Fire Lookout
Head back to AT and take a right to Cosby Knob Shelter (Night 3)
Cosby Knob Shelter to Pecks Corner Shelter (Night 4)
Pecks Corner Shelter to Boulevard Trail
Boulevard Trail to Mt Leconte Shelter (Optional Night 5)
Mt Leconte Shelter to Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail to FINISH!
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