Camping at Cumberland Mtn. State Park and Buc-ee's in Crossville Tn. for Breakfast!

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🎥 IN THIS EPISODE → We traveled to Crossville Tennessee in our Winnebago Travato 59G camping at The Cumberland Mountain State Park. For breakfast we stopped in Crossville Tn. at the new Buc-ee's and tour of the store. Subscribe to see all our adventures in the coming days with our Travato. Did you enjoy this video? If so, please ❤️SUBSCRIBE to our Channel: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Cumberland Mountain State Park arrival setting up Winnebago Travato
2:06 Cooking Smash Burger on Blackstone
4:15 Eating dinner in van
5:36 Campfire at Cumberland Mtn State Park
7:59 Day 2 Morning at camp
8:33 Tour of Cumberland Mountain State park campground
12:17 Drive through the town of Crossville Tennessee
13:29 Buc-ee's Crossville Tn walk through tour
19:30 Trying out the generator on the Travato 59g for the first time
20:28 Eating Buc-ee's breakfast in our Winnebago Travato 59g
21:47 Big T the pug eats a Buc-ee's tator tot
23:58 Our thoughts on Buc-ee's and Cumberland Mtn state park saying goodbye
25:23 Devotions on the road
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@billseay6399 Жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks for sharing

@csmith9189 Жыл бұрын

👍❤ Enjoyed coming along with you! I'm loving what I see of Tennessee! Be safe, be blessed❤

@lydiaflatt9859 Жыл бұрын

Been to that park many many times. You used to be able to swim in the lake right below the restaurant. There were a couple of platforms and a high dive! Good memories. ❤

@Matts_Presentations Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Crossville. Thanks for stopping by.

@BlizzardBliss_ 10 ай бұрын

I can’t believe I just saw my hometown on KZfaq!

@pennyhaase744 Жыл бұрын

Big T is adorable ! What a trooper 😊❤❤

@zerxilk8169 Жыл бұрын

We enjoyed that.

@DavidHBurkart Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Crossville. Literally in my backyard. Cumberland Mountain State Park is one of my favorite places to hike. It is a wonderful respite!

@kendrasmith6637 Жыл бұрын

Fun to watch thx😊

@lpstiger-ib6jh Жыл бұрын

The food is excellent at the restaurant. There is a pool and it is beautiful in the summer.

@jefflanger5475 Жыл бұрын

Buc-ee’s is awesome! Watching y’all’s videos makes me wish I had someone I could travel and share my life with. Thanks for taking us along with you.

@tennesseesmoky9012 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@pennyhaase744 Жыл бұрын

Next time my husband & I head down to NC … we are stopping at a Buc-ee’s !! WOW !! Did not realize how MUCH they offer.🎉🎉

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

You should!

@judyparker8283 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed going along on your camping trip Via video! Your camping videos always bring back great memories. Thanks as always for taking us along!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@amberbryant8141 Жыл бұрын

Wow very nice own camper. ❤

@thejeffadamsshow Жыл бұрын

God bless you guys enjoy your videos

@kevintackett6241 Жыл бұрын

Great video. We live in Crossville. Definitely come back in the summer, much prettier then. And try the restaurant, very good food.

@nancywood8705 Жыл бұрын

thanks so quite and peaceful. hamburgers really make my hungry. BIG T SO CUTE. TANKS FOR SHARING

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you watching Nancy.

@williamengland6119 Жыл бұрын

We spent two weeks in Cookeville tn on vacation this past October, and we loved it there and the people. We also took a drive to Crossville to visit bucces, and it was awesome. It was super busy and loud in there that day, but we'll worth the trip. Tennessee is so beautiful and so much has so much to offer. Great video. William

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jennymiller8435 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love big t!!!!!!

@reginacelia8966 Жыл бұрын

We live 2 miles from Bucee’s in East Texas! We stopped at that one on our way to the Smokey Mountains back in October! Thank y’all and God Bless

@MrTulips21 Жыл бұрын

Love the video, Merry Christmas!

@skaterespinoza81 Жыл бұрын

First video I seen when I got on KZfaq this morning. Is a video in my home town. I hope you had a good time.

@rjtimmons5062 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year and many safe travels

@patriciahurley1867 Жыл бұрын

Great video. God bless and safe travels. Merry Christmas!

@skippyjones4195 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys that’s was awesome love hanging out with you guys Take Care ❤️👍🙏🏻

@danielnordeen8410 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my new home of Crossville/Clarkrange TN. Buckees is a must stop for anyone driving on I-40. My first stop their was $160.00. Lots of jerky, Pork and also brisket sandwiches, fudge, coffee, roasted nuts, burritos, etc...

@vs123 Жыл бұрын

Wow very happy camping my friend

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jasonflowers3830 Жыл бұрын

Was just there visiting family. That's my hometown. Love that park. We have our family reunion there pretty much every year. Hope y'all had a wonderful visit.

@LisaLisa-fx1qb Жыл бұрын

I watch Hallmark movies camping I love them.

@annekruszka8441 10 ай бұрын

That’s our go to park when we just want to get a day or two away. Hubby likes the fact that we can walk to the restaurant.

@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl Жыл бұрын

State parks rock. Oh you got us wanting to get out camping. We just love smash burgers on the Blackstone. It is so nice of Big T to let you use his class B.

@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl Жыл бұрын

You two sound so familiar discussing who eat what part of the desert. Some of us really gets serious about her desert. Pearl is over there shouting about how she has the same devotion book. It was her first devotion book after she became a Christian.

@jennymiller8435 Жыл бұрын

We were there the beginning of January loved it

@richardgoodman4459 Жыл бұрын

We stayed in the Millhouse lodge. It's definitely a cool spot at Cumberland Mountain State Park.

@TheGbortnick Жыл бұрын

Crossville has one of the finest military museums. Hopefully one day we can meet with you!

@patsygailtaylor835 Жыл бұрын

Harold and I have been to that Buc-ees. It was crazy, I couldn’t wait to get out of there. I liked Karen’s ornaments for the grandkids. I will have to get some. We are coming up to Gatlinburg September 4-8. If it is close to lunch we will stop by for a barbecue sandwich. I can lean on the basket as a result of my sciatica in left leg 🦵. Keep praying for healing of sciatica please. I am going to physical therapy for it. We are going to some of the places you suggested. We are wanting a nice camper like you have. Harold bought a camper you pull but I don’t think our SUVS will pull. Hope Mike is doing well. God bless. Gail Taylor

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. We will continue to pray. God bless.

@patriciaa.5571 Жыл бұрын

The bridge they drove over from below is gorgeous. Looks like it belongs in Old England. Restaurant is good. Birds of Prey exhibit is fantastic.

@MsSusie1959 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mike n Karen, for sharing with us, Cumberland Mtn. State Park, It was beautiful there, I love seeing all the stuff you two shared with us, Hugs n Love to you both even Mr. T. and Many Blessings

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi MsSusie! Our pleasure and thank you for watching and leaving us a comment. Merry Christmas and God bless. 🎄🎄

@troyeversole7260 Жыл бұрын

Went to buc-ee's in Richmond, ky.,really like it,restrooms are the best,food sandwiches are great

@bradlitchford476 Жыл бұрын

I took a church group of "Primetimers" to the Cumberland county playhouse to see a play on Buddy Holly back in Sept. of this year after eating at the lodge at Cumberland Mountain State Park. After the play, we stopped for about an hour at Buc-ees and had a great time. Thanks for the vids and keep them coming.

@dannythecamper4186 Жыл бұрын

Good video with lots of good views, I like the Christmas Hallmark movies to.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Danny!

@loisbrubaker3084 Жыл бұрын

Been to that park many times...

@koalabear6722 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Got to have a fire! We tent camped Fir years then as the years increased we enjoy feeling ssfe with enclosed amenities in our R POD., SELF CONTAINED. BUC-EES IS INTERESTING. LOVE THE BURRITOS....Merry Christmas 🎄

@toddhickox4757 Жыл бұрын

I had property in Pikeville by the Fall Creek Falls State Park.. Beautiful area !!

@BrothersUs2 Жыл бұрын

If I didn’t already live here, this video would make me want to visit!! The restaurant is great-Sunday fried chicken is the bomb 😊Merry Christmas!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

We hope to try the restaurant next time and thanks so much for sharing.

@ms.tep_ Жыл бұрын

Looks like you had a good time Mike, Karen, and Big T!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

We sure did Tawna - thanks for coming along on this adventure. 🎄🎄

@deborahjohnson2708 Жыл бұрын

You guys are getting close to us here in Warren County, Tennessee. We have a nice state park, Rock Island. We camped there all the time when our kids were small. Merry Christmas!

@arbonneladyTN Жыл бұрын

Love Cumberland State park. Love Fall creek Falls! Love camping in our TT… and… Love living in East TN!

@arbonneladyTN Жыл бұрын

Btw, that stone cabin is rentable. Friends of our’s are renting it there for 5 now through Christmas.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@roybaughman306 Жыл бұрын

I really like your camper..this is second time my wife and I watched you..we subscribed. .this video excellent. .

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roy! We appreciate you joining our adventures so much.

@doristaylor9386 Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Checking out campgrounds!!! My favorite! We camp out in a 16 foot Coleman camper travel trailer. Mini D D. Keep up the good work!

@lindasaffles4189 Жыл бұрын

The restaurant there is excellent. The bet coffee and banana pudding you ever ate.

@melissayork7188 Жыл бұрын

Glad you two visited our home town. Buc-ee's is an experience for sure. Love your videos.

@williambillwaynerobertson930 Жыл бұрын

We love your video's Mike an Karen on East Tennessee, we try to get to Gatlinburg yearly and just left back at the end of October stopped at Buccees in Crossville to get breakfast for the road home, the burritos were not good at all.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸🙏

@andreaandiwilliams9232 Жыл бұрын

Love the history of the State parks and how the CCC built for the State parks, I worked in the State park here in Yellow Springs Ohio called John Bryan SP. Love all the history the parks have to offer! Next trip to Gatlinburg, we will stop at a Buc-ee's !! Thanks for sharing your camping trip and how much fun it is to camp!!! Big T sure does love being with you !!

@puckett02 Жыл бұрын

My wife agrees about the cinnamon rolls not having near enough cinnamon, so she tried the "paddle tail" and really liked it. They have less icing and more cinnamon like she likes.

@jimflanagan6029 Жыл бұрын

You have to buy a Blackstone squirt bottles for water and oil .

@jeffdickens7019 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike and Karen I see that y'all were on another adventure and your new ride with Big t you can never go wrong when you are enjoying life the next video take care and God bless

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! We appreciate you watching this adventure with us. God bless 🎄🎄

@ChildOfGod0777 Жыл бұрын

Buc-ees has very good food we have them all over in Texas, when I'm traveling I prefer to make a one stop for food gas and bathroom break at Buc-ees..they also have the cleanest bathrooms!!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@beverlysmith2407 Жыл бұрын

Love precious BIG T for me. Merry Christmas and have a wonderful time on your trip.😊🌲

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

We sure will Beverly. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄

@charliemccuistion3011 Жыл бұрын

I grew up near Cumberland State Park! My great grandparents used to check me out from school to take me to eat at the restaurant there and to play at the playgrounds. A lot of childhood memories there ❤❤ y’all need to revisit in the fall

@danayates924 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to see y’all at a state park. You have to go back when it’s warmer. You can walk around by the bridge they have trails. It’s real neat.

@pamshields1664 Жыл бұрын

My hometown. Come back and visit. Buc-ees Crossville is actually the world’s largest until the one opens in Smokey Mtns. Many more lovely places to visit on the Plateau. Enjoy your videos

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Pam! Beautiful area of Tennessee. Thank you for the information. We appreciate you watching our adventures. 🎄🎄

@hollyh5032 Жыл бұрын

I live in middle Tennessee! I think the Smoky mountains are so gorgeous especially in the fall! New subbie 🤗

@carlavision6143 Жыл бұрын

Mike and Karen, really enjoyed your video! Y'all are making me hungry! I'll be having pinto beans and cornbread today. Love seeing Big T and he just makes my day. Thank you for taking me along with you! Beautiful scenery and campground!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carla - your dinner sounds so good also.

@carlavision6143 Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever you're welcome! I had that for my breakfast this morning.

@reneebarrow4697 Жыл бұрын

Youur van is beautiful. Enjoyed the video. Love Buc-ee's. Thanks for sharing. My little dog, Buddy, made it through bladder stone surgery today. Thanks for the prayers and continue them for his rapid healing. Hello to my man. BIG T. Waiting patiently for the next video.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you Renee! So good to hear Buddy is doing well. Big T says Hi.

@mfrancisco4242 Жыл бұрын

You are where i am at in this video. We are staying at Club Wyndham in Fairfield Glade.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@jasonraines8282 Жыл бұрын

Yal get some Potato Slayer for your spuds. It taste amazing

@pennyhaase744 Жыл бұрын

Its been awhile since I’ve had time to catch your videos but LOVE you two & enjoy them . I love to camp with my kids. & grandkids ! I grew up camping with parents too.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@KathyWalters-ol8mh Жыл бұрын

My dear father was in the CCC....!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear his stories Kathy - thank you for sharing with us.

@annhayton2757 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Ann🎄🎄

@annhayton2757 Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever is it cold where you are at it sure is here at Richlands Virginia

@olafpamela Жыл бұрын

Love watching your camping videos and I bet Big T is loveing camping 🏕 🐾❤️. We always like stopping at Buc-ee's 🥰 We haven't hit it right for breakfast but we have for lunch😋 Thanks for sharing 🤗🐾⛰️. God Bless 🙏 Happy Holidays ✨️🎄

@Momtocam1997 Жыл бұрын

We will stop at the Buc-ees in Florence SC next April when we take our annual beach trip to Garden City. Everything looked good. Mr T is right at home. Our dog Dixie..loves to travel too. Thanks so much for sharing yet another wonderful, unique adventure. God Bless.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

You will love it Lisa! Thank you for watching this adventure and leaving a comment. Hi Dixie!! Merry Christmas and God bless. 🎄🎄

@jeandecker4073 Жыл бұрын

You’re in our neck of the woods. We live in a area of Crossville called Fairfield Glade. Mostly retired people. There’s 11 lakes and 5 championship golf courses. We love to come down to the Homestead Harvest restaurants at the state ark for their buffet. Glad you could get down our way

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Jean! Yes, we visited your area before many years ago. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🎄🎄

@deankirkman7753 Жыл бұрын

Great video-we used to love camping this time of year back when our daughter was small we had a 25 ft tow behind and really made some great memories

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dean - sounds like you made some great memories. Thank you for sharing with us.

@timmoore3666 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you guys Thanks for taking us along on your trips in the Great Smoky Mountains

@joannsimmons104 Жыл бұрын

Fall Creek Falls State Park is home to the beautiful Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, it is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern US, located about 50 miles down the road from Cumberland Mountain State Park. It is definitely a sight to see anytime of the year!

@JohnPaynekj4wzo Жыл бұрын

I heard Mike say most things at buckies are pretty good. Years ago my father when seeing me coming down the road would ask how I was doing, to that I would say pretty good. Then I would ask him how he was doing? He would always say I'm good but not much pretty.

@shirleymack8651 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Love seeing Big T. Thanks for taking us along to Bucc-ees. You look like you are really enjoying the camper life . Be safe and Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley! We are enjoying our travels and we appreciate you coming along with us. Merry Christmas! 🎄 Big T says hi!!

@nikkijones805 Жыл бұрын

I live in crossville tn im 4 miles from cumberland mountain state park.

@theblankfamilyadventures1059 Жыл бұрын

We love your new van camping adventures....Crossville seems like a nice quiet place. Thanks for sharing your adventures 😊 Karen, quick question...love your beautiful purple jacket...may I ask where you purchased that at? Thanks again Sean and Tonya from Florida...ps.we are heading to Gatlinburg first week of February so that jacket would be perfect ☺️😁

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Sean & Tonya! Thanks so much for watching our adventures. The jacket came from Sugarlands visitors center in Gatlinburg. Not sure if you can purchase online. Have fun in February!!

@theblankfamilyadventures1059 Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever wow...ok. thanks so much. Have a happy healthy new years 😊

@rogert4586 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you can make a video on the operating cost for your camper van. Fuel, insurance, campsite ect. Vs a hotel.

@warrenrulau3298 Жыл бұрын

Y'all are an awesome couple. Just found your channel. Mike your lucky to have a good woman and y'all go together like peas and carrots. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@paulettebrochet2011 Жыл бұрын

Y'all are having so much fun! That looks so peaceful and fun. So glad y'all are enjoying your beautiful van and Big T seems to love it too. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Paulette. Happy New Year!!

@angiebaisley2000 Жыл бұрын

I live in Crossville, thank you for choosing this area to bring hopefully others to this area!!!

@Bossman_71 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great place! Thanks hope y’all have a very blessed and Merry Christmas!

@johnnyguerra3754 Жыл бұрын

I saw the title and said cool we stayed there. Wrong we stayed at Cumberland Falls KY. Our go to breakfast is the brisket and egg tacos. Not sure if they sell them there but we have them here in TX.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and watching Johnny!

@vickieengland7947 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. You two are so Umble… your videos are so enjoyable thank you for sharing.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching our adventures Vickie.

@terrell48 Жыл бұрын

I have stopped at Buckeyes twice in last 3 weeks I live in Texas where they started I like their brisket sandwich but tell them to hold the sauce it’s not good the brisket is fair though but over priced and the Beaver chips are tasty

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Terrell!

@aliaperez7809 Жыл бұрын

Your so lucky you can go camping in December also is the food at bucky really that good? I am up northern New England and I heard that Dysart up in Bangor is good food but I never tried them but the food at the truck stop near my house is terrible!!!

@janicedrinnon754 Жыл бұрын

We just had sandwiches from Buc cees for dinner tonight in st Augustine. Our first experience and it is interesting. Have fun.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Janice!

@will4gzus Жыл бұрын

Great adventure, the camping park was amazing

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Will!

@dannyrollingghostface3466 Жыл бұрын

Just a special request if you two ever visit Georgia is there any chance you'd be able to do a restaurant review at world famous wrestlers (Abdullah the butchers) restaurant called (Abdullah the butcher's ribs and Chinese food) located in Georgia cause that would make an epic review just a request.

@meltcmelinda4012 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, camping A+ and smash burgers !! Food at Buc-ee's in Crossville looked great for breakfast, no coffee Mike? On back up North East traveling the highways with God. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, give Big T a hug from me. All my love waving from NC. Pittsboro,

@jordanbittle9663 Жыл бұрын

I live in Crossville it’s so odd seeing Crossville on KZfaq 🤣🤣

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan! Thanks so much for watching.

@jordanbittle9663 Жыл бұрын

Love Big T such a cute dog 🥰

@TheSolitary1 Жыл бұрын

I would lose my mind in that store

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Haha! It's crazy - thanks so much for watching.

@jenniferbarnes1053 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful mountains. I can't wait to try Buckees in Warner Robins Ga. Nears one to me but 58 miles from my house

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Jennifer.

@michaelmerck7576 Жыл бұрын

Cheesecake is good for breakfast after you have had a regular breakfast but I would only eat a bite or two .it's too rich for morning food

@lisarichardson2766 Жыл бұрын

We have a Buc-Cee’s about 7 miles from my work in Berea Ky and I’m hooked big time on the brisket 😋

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa - the brisket is really good. Thanks so much for watching.

@susanlamoreaux8723 Жыл бұрын

We don't have Buc-ee's around here but it reminds me of Walmart with food courts your breakfast look very good take care Merry Christmas

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

It's a bit overwhelming when you walk in Susan. Thanks so much for watching. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄

@curemeister7443 Жыл бұрын

You folks are so natural and honest making these videos. Keep up the good work. See you're using a small propane bottle. Do you ever use the quick connect propane off the van's larger tank for the Blackstone ? Or is it just easier to use a small bottle ?

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. We haven't purchased the hose required but will in the future. It is nice to be able to move around the campsite to cook.