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Chasing Waterfalls in Tennessee | We Think Crossville TN is a HIDDEN GEM | Travel Vlog 2022
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Күн бұрынLooking for things to do in Crossville, TN? Crossville is known as the Golf Capital of Tennessee, though golf is only one of the many outdoor activities you can enjoy in the area. Mountainous wildlife reserves, lakes, streams and miles and miles of hiking trails are sure to keep you busy. Many nearby nature areas and state parks offer hiking, swimming, picnicking, birding, golfing, boating, fishing, camping, waterfalls, and much, much more! There is also a ton of history to learn about here, as Crossville is home to Cumberland Homesteads, Tennessee’s Largest Historic District.
During our two visits in March 2022 and May 2022, we learned about the history of the Cumberland Homestead Project at the Homesteads Tower Museum and viewed some of the original homestead structures and the stone arch bridge, also known as 7 arch bridge, at Cumberland Mountain State Park. We did a bit of hiking and exploring at Ozone Falls and Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Did we find the best hiking areas in Tennessee? The best waterfalls in the eastern U.S.? The best state parks in TN? We haven’t traveled to all areas of the U.S. and we certainly aren’t hiking or outdoor experts. But, we both feel as though we have stumbled upon a hidden gem in Tennessee and are thrilled to have much more to explore within driving distance of Lexington, KY.
On both trips, we stayed at the Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade. If you missed our room tour, you can check it out here: • Visiting Crossville TN...
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@maryannmanning174 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and picturesque area! I would probably have enjoyed it if I were in my 20’s or 30’s. My adventurous days are long over! And that bridge.. forget it. I would have said see ya back at home base!😂 you were very brave, Cathryn!
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mary Ann! We really love it there. Wonder how much we’d explore if we actually moved there. There are lovely places in KY, as well, but we rarely leave the house. Go figure. We need to be better about getting out in our own area. There’s just something about being away from home that brings out our adventurous sides :)
@thefenster300 2 жыл бұрын
I bet you would have taken the challenge. I think even olde Fenster would.
@nancylewishavensheart Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Cumberland County, TN. I'm happy that you found our area enjoyable. My Scottish/Irish/Cherokee ancestors have been on this mountain for ages. There are many beautiful areas in our county and lots of waterfalls to see in the surrounding counties.
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
It’s a lovely area and we look forward to exploring more in the future. Thanks for the comment!
@VegasBestIdeas 2 жыл бұрын
Lol Chris describing Cathryn's play... And then we see it for ourselves in real time 😉😆 We love playing board games and have played many over the years together and with the boys and our family 👍
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m not proud of it. But, at least Chris is a really good sport. I think he kinda likes it, actually;) We’ll have to have a game night some time!
@stevencutler3855 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same fear of heights just like Catherine. I did the skywalk at the Grand Canyon. I was terrified. Great video.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
I totally would have been fine if it wasn’t swaying!
@FlourishingLove Жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide Your reaction to the swaying would mirror mine if I was doing the same thing. The place looks amazing. I would've also gone across the foot bridge, too, as it did look safe enough.
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
@@FlourishingLove It did look safe, I just wasn’t expecting it to sway so much. It’s really hard to see how much it moves on the video. I’m glad we did it, though. Thanks for watching!
@jonhildebrand2995 2 жыл бұрын
Like you, We're at the Fairfield resort for the week (oak knoll section) with a couple days left to explore. I was googling Crossville things to see when I found your video. Thanks for the ideas. I'm mapping out the suspension bridge right now...
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy your trip:)
@yvonnedee1122 2 жыл бұрын
The place I plan to move to is Vegas 😅 or somewhere in the Vegas Valley when my kid when is in college 😊 I love the CA desert & Vegas is an awesome desert town. I was also thinking Oahu, a big difference 😂, but it easier for my family to be near CA ❤️ Crossville is lovely, I can see why y’all want to move there.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
You know we love Vegas and do hope to move there someday. But for now, we need to stay close to our aging parents.
@yvonnedee1122 2 жыл бұрын
Aww so sweet!! Parents deserve the best ❤️
@VegasBestIdeas 2 жыл бұрын
And you know what place we love the most and want to move to 😘👍💙 Aka Paradise
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Of course, we know. Always Vegas for you guys:)
@VegasBestIdeas 2 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful scenery and cinematography in this one, plus great music choices 💙 That walking bridge did seem freaky!
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
It was really scary! No joke, on the way back, some teenagers were jumping up and down on it. I said “are you f’ing kidding me” and ran the other way to get off the bridge until they crossed.
@jeanniebaker9929 Жыл бұрын
Lol watching and hearing the scrabble game!😂😂😂😂
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
That’s not even the worst of it! I’m pretty competitive. Thank goodness Chris has a great sense of humor :)
@angelagregory7281 3 ай бұрын
Yes , I loved the area so much that my husband I bought a vacation condo there on Renegade Mountain just a couple miles from Ozone Falls !
@TheMidlifeRide 3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@FrontiersmanAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
100% - You gotta walk over that bridge! Cool looking place. Love the music, and great cinematography! Ozone falls, never heard of it, but that is really, really cool. The falls are beautiful. Wet rocks are unforgiving, and unfortunately many people have met there demise by not heeding to precautions. This place has made my bucket list! So cool. OMG! Remind me to never play board games with Cathryn. I have longed to go to Cumberland State Park...many Frontiersman like Davey Crockett have been all over that land. Oh yes.....New York Strip is my favorite cut of steak! Oh my goodness....love this song, as you well know! Gorgeous cinematography! I love this scene of you struggling to get across the bridge, but I am also very proud of you! Oh, I guess I would do it....😃 I am completely jealous that I was not with you guys on this trip! (Payback from Chris for the boardgame!) You are in some Squatchy territory!! "I am not an outdoorsy type." - I would have never guessed!!! On another note: I love, love, love this video!! "You know men, they just don't look at them." 🤣😂 Oh wow! Fall Creek Falls! This place is so gorgeous. Your music choices were so awesome. That is a very rocky area....and amazing!! I want to move to Las Vegas, so I can be closer to all the Western Parks. This is my absolute favorite of all your videos. Beautifully done!
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
We’re so glad you enjoyed the video, Walt! It was definitely right up your alley. I actually shouted you out in the middle of that forest shot - after the footbridge, but Chris had to cut a bunch. I swear there were so many times I thought of you and really thought I’d see a Bigfoot :) We’ll all be living near Vegas someday, I’m sure.
@FrontiersmanAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide - That would be so cool if we all moved to Vegas
@silentdreamer821 4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your visit to Cross Vegas. I've lived here all my life and we've been here for generations. On your next visit, you should take a hike to the overlook on Black Mountain in Crab Orchard. And for a bit of indoor entertainment, the Playhouse is a must see. I live about half a mile from the Fairfield Food City. You'll love the new remodeled look.
@TheMidlifeRide 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions!
@jeanniebaker9929 Жыл бұрын
‘Holy crap on a stick’ 😂 ok I’m sold…. consider me your newest subscriber!!!! ❤
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
We’re happy to have you with us on the ride:)
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Really liked the music and opening B-roll
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I usually don’t notice most of the music he uses, but it’s hard not to in these quieter nature videos.
@adahaydeeliriano4279 Жыл бұрын
I am staying at the Fairfield glades and it’s beautiful. This little town is so pretty 😍
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Enjoy your trip:)
@SittinNBitchin Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Crossville! I've lived here for 51 of my 54 years of life. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here. If you're ever back this way again give me a holler and my sweet momma and me will make you the best breakfast you'll ever set down to! Lololo
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
We love Crossville! We will definitely be back. Thanks for the breakfast offer :) Do you have any restaurant suggestions? We've only been to a few, but haven't found any favorites yet. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@Trooper4985 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned FRD's "New Deal". Great reference point in the history of the United States of America to tell us about you.
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
It’s a fact from the museum. So yes, I do like to relay accurate information about a place.
@thefenster300 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo Cat for stepping out of your comfort zone. Beautiful area.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is really pretty and there’s still so much we haven’t seen :)
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Love that TLC song 🎶 “Waterfalls”🎵
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I should have responded “don’t go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to!” But, I can’t think that fast.
@brianroper3917 2 жыл бұрын
Really great video. Might I suggest a little liquid courage next time you cross that bridge. A couple shots 30 minutes before, and you’d be good to go. Lol!!! I kept waiting for some kids to come up behind you and start swaying the bridge. Ha! Beautiful area.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. I’m not convinced that a couple of shots would have made things easier for me. I can barely walk on solid ground after 1 drink! Lol! By the way, we did encounter some kids jumping on the bridge on the way back. Glad I didn’t have the camera rolling for that encounter:)
@frontiertina 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Gorgeous hiking! What a beautiful property! I would love to visit this area…just added to the bucket list👍! Scrabble…now renamed to Scrapple…by Chris and Cathryn😂😂😂! Oh yes…a swinging bridge…Awesome! You did it, Cathryn👏👏👏!! Absolutely looovvvee this video❤️!! Great music😉!! Walt and I would enjoy the heck out of this place..for sure!!!👍👍👍! Thanks for sharing 🥰!!
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tina. This would be a great location for us to meet up sometime!
@frontiertina 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide 👍👍👍🥰
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Those steaks looked delicious and the grilled corn, yum
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
They really were. Best meal we had on the trip. Haven’t found a favorite restaurant yet.
@themaestro5946 2 жыл бұрын
Looked to rare for me
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
@@themaestro5946 for me, there’s no such thing as too rare :)
@jeanniebaker9929 Жыл бұрын
I found this video because I was searching for information on Crossville Tennessee. I’m thinking of retiring there. Thank you for the in-depth and beautiful video.
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
Awesome! We would love to move there, too. We really enjoy the Fairfield Glade area. That’s where we stay when we visit. We have a video about that, too. People are so friendly around the neighborhood, at the grocery store, even at the gas station!
@broatwin1115 2 жыл бұрын
hello my good friend I came from malaysia to listen to very good content and I always support it I wish you success always eaminn
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@cordiscoscorner Жыл бұрын
Been in Crossville several times. I might move there, I live in upstate NY.
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful place. Best of luck if you move!
@KATMEOW-zq6bt 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing that makes me proud to live here in Crossville is the gorgeous scenery.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
We’d love to know more about that. What are the negatives of living in Crossville? We really enjoy the area, except that we haven’t found any restaurants we’d want to visit again.
@ferngrows6740 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide True, the restaurant scene is not world class but the benefits of Crossville far outweigh that. Positives: very low property taxes; close to Nashville/Knoxville/Chattanooga if you want the buzz of bigger cities, but far enough away to live without the big city madness; gorgeous scenery (as you noted); a church on every corner; four seasons but nothing too extreme; low prices for most goods and services; super friendly folks whom truly want to lend a hand if needed; yes - pockets of poverty and drug use - just like everywhere else; outdoor sports and venues abound; easy access to the rest of the Eastern and Southern US - I40 and I65 will take you anywhere pretty quickly; opportunities for meaningful volunteering very accessible; great golfing, water sports, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing are all around us; Nashville entertainment is an hour and a half away. There's lots more. :)
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
@@ferngrows6740 sounds a lot like Lexington, KY except we have more conveniences here - lots of businesses/restaurants everywhere. We rarely eat out unless we’re on vacation, so that wouldn’t be an issue if we moved there. But, we feel we’d be more active outdoors in a place like Crossville. Truth be told, we’d probably be exactly the same no matter where we are:)
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see using his gimbal
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
His forearm was pretty sore by the end of the day!
@VegasBestIdeas 2 жыл бұрын
A very beautiful spot 💙 Wow it looks like you are about to go over the side Cathryn when taking that pic of the falls! Thanks for showing us a cool, different area 👍
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
We love it there. It’s not Vegas, but we’re excited to explore some new areas and we really appreciate you watching:)
@morningmouth1 Жыл бұрын
I’m about to move from the Nashville area to FairField Glade, just outside Crossville!
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
Fairfield Glade is amazing! We stay at Club Wyndham at Fairfield Glade. Such a great little area. We especially love the Food City grocery store and the smallest Kroger in the (world?). People are very friendly all around town. We don’t love the speed limit on the main road, but we’re never in a rush on vacation anyway, so no biggie. And, there’s definitely a shortage of decent restaurants - we only eat out on vacation, so this wouldn’t affect us day to day. We would love to move there. We wish you the best of luck on your new adventure! Let us know your thoughts on everything once you’re settled in.
@themaestro5946 2 жыл бұрын
Hocking Hills in Ohio is very unique and beautiful. Lots of waterfalls. If you haven’t been there, you should go in Spring for best waterfalls
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! Hocking Hills State Park looks amazing, about 4 hours from us.
@KGIMAGESlv 2 жыл бұрын
Ok. Great video gifts. I love the music choices. Are you guys using epidemic sound or Artist?
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Ken! Chris uses epidemic sound.
@WiseMalik 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure guys!!! i'm the same way about shaky heights .... I felt like I was crossing that bridge.. Lol ... I really enjoyed the video content ...our place we are considering a move to is southern California ... we visit every time and never want to leave... . Be well
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Chris wants to know which part of Southern California. He really likes San Diego. I’ve never been to CA, except in the airport:)
@WiseMalik 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide We really love the mountains of Topanga California which sits right above Malibu and Santa Monica ... That's the dream though... the reality is closer to L.A proper like Baldwin Hills area ... Lol
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
I’m dying laughing at Cathryn 8:20
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty embarrassing to see. I can’t explain it and I can’t seem to control it.
@ferngrows6740 Жыл бұрын
Oh you big baby - gave up half way going down? I'm 70, fat, bad knees and my wife and I get down there all the time. :) But seriously, if that little voice inside of one says, "Uh, this is nuts!", it's always best to turn around. The falls here in TN are gorgeous but yeah, some of the climbs are always trying to kill you! Love your channel. :)
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
Lol! Yeah, I honestly think we were not on the right path. We made it all the way down the very steep trail at the park, so not sure what happened here. We’ll try again:) Have you gone in the water?
@ferngrows6740 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMidlifeRide Yes! Especially at Ozone, the pool is glorious to swim in. No one hassles you and folks are just having a good time.
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Cathryn, you looked pretty close to the edge of the waterfall 😳
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I was as close as it seemed in the video. Now you have me thinking that was pretty dangerous. What if I hit a slippery patch of rock and slid off? This is why it’s better for me not to think. Just do!
@msslotsakamichaelsalerno8162 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great place... they should just hook up a Britney Spears slot machine and I'm in! Lol!
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is definitely a con to moving there, but then again, we don’t have any casinos in KY either, so…
@LasVegasandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, how was the hike back up the very strenuous trail?
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Up is always easier than down. There was one area at a turn that only had a flat rock by a tree. The rock was too smooth to get any traction so we actually had to hold the tree while we passed, so as not to fall off. I also tweaked my knee stepping on the jagged rocks. We had footage from the way back but the video was already so long so he just ended it there.
@themaestro5946 2 жыл бұрын
I knew I recognized this guy. I followed his smoker video for pork butt
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Yep, that’s Chris :)
@themaestro5946 2 жыл бұрын
You guys ever do like the show Naked and Afraid? Get naked and chase each other around the woods.
@TheMidlifeRide 2 жыл бұрын
Uh, no thanks! With all those creepy crawlies out there, we need all our delicate parts covered!!!
@scotthall8850 Ай бұрын
I’ve been there a
@TheMidlifeRide Ай бұрын
@@scotthall8850 It’s a lovely place. Thanks for watching!
@powerkor Жыл бұрын
use a selfie stick to see over the edge
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
That would probably work better, but I’m terrified of dangling my precious phone over the edge of a cliff unless it’s attached to my hand. If it drops, we drop together 😂
@powerkor Жыл бұрын
that gal really loves you
@TheMidlifeRide Жыл бұрын
True story:)
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