When I was 6 and my brother was 8, we were outside playing. Two people in the garden caught my eye, it was a Male and Female dressed in all black and the woman was wearing a white bonnet, they were bent over picking beans. Our grandparents would invite the poor in the area to come and get them some food from this garden but we never recognized them. We called out “ howdy” but they never turned their heads our way and never said anything. I went inside the house and pulling on my grandmother’s apron, began to tell her about the man and woman in our garden. She came outside to see who it was and stood there and said, “ youngens, there ain’t nobody there”. .we demanded “ there they are picking beans”! I yelled out to them again and began to walk toward them, they stood up, turned their heads towards us and faded away. My brother and I saw the same thing but Bigmom never saw anyone. To this day when my brother and I see each other, we speak of it. I know what I saw and nobody believed us. True Story😳

My mother was not into any supernatural stuff in general... But she was absolutely sure of one very strange incident..... When she was 5 ( this would have been in 1935) She was playing in the back yard of their mill house in a city in South Carolina. She looked up and an Aunt from Tennessee was on the back porch watching her... she kept playing and later went inside and Asked where Aunt such and such was. Her mother was perplexed and told her that that Aunt or no one else has been there. My mother was real confused...... A couple of days later they received word that The Aunt that appeared on the back porch passed away in Tennessee on the day she was seen on the porch In SC by my mother. .

I lived in Asheville in the ‘90’s, and loved reading “Roaming the Mountains,” John Parris’ column in the Asheville Citizen-Times! His phraseology was heartwarming and ever so enjoyable! I greatly appreciate and delight in your own “heartwarming and ever so enjoyable” vlog! You beautifully share his love of those glorious mountains, and memories “since time out of mind.” At 78, I am most content when able to view majestic mountains daily. The sight truly restores my soul!

I grew up in the woods of those parts. Been all around the country and I’ve never had the strange feelings that befell me in those woods. Never went close to them before sunrise or at twilight. Only in the brightest daylight would I venture to explore. Whatever was out there seemed as big as the forest itself.

Had a family member once removed who was said to have second sight! She would sometimes tell family members not to travel on a certain day and sure enough there would be an auto accident or catastrophe in the area they would have gone to. She once heard her mother calling her name and about 5 or 10 minutes later she received phone call saying her mother was in the hospital. Thanks Tipper I do believe there are spiritual things that happen and cannot be explained.

I was born in Bat Cave and grew up directly across the road from Chimney Rock Mountain. I was always more worried about the Little People than I was of the ghosts....

Aww Tipper I believe the stories. My big mama told me about the Appalachia ghoast people. She would tell us stories in the fall when our family was gathered around the fireplace with a crackling fire. It was always spooky for us little kids.

My Grandpa taught me about the fae. I've seen things I can't explain many times in my life, up in the mountains and woods of Nez Perce Forest in Idaho. I'm a believer 😄❤️

I've been on top of Chimney Rock for the annual Easter sunrise service. Only beautiful spirits!

Years ago, I worked night shift on an adolescent psych unit as an RN. I was sitting at my counter doing my nightly paperwork. I looked up to survey the room and the doors to the rooms. There stood a woman by the bookcase looking back at me. As I said, this was a unit for kids, not adults. She had dark hair parted in the middle and pulled back. She was wearing a white blouse with a little round collar, and a dark sweater. Only the top two-thirds of her was visible. As I leaned forward to make sure I was seeing what I was seeing, she slowly faded away. I drew a little picture of her, and slid it over to my tech. He had seen her too but was afraid I would think he had flipped if he told me. I believe in ghosts, spirits, haints, and demons. But we don’t need to be afraid because we are covered by the blood. Just the mere mention of the name of Jesus and they will leave. ❤️🙌🏼

I remember getting stuck in the elevator at Chimney Rock as a child. That was terrifying enough. Still don’t care for elevators. Happy Spooky Day!

My Mom, dad, and grandma were walking down a back alley. There was an old abandoned home that was there since the Civil War. All three of them saw a baby girl standing in the door frame by herself no older than three years old. My Dad went into the house desperately looking looking for that baby. He never did find the baby. Somethings are not explainable. This happened in Olympia Village in Columbia, SC.😊

Thank you. I was wracking my brain about a month ago and just could not for the life of me remember where this battle I had heard of took place I'm so glad you've refreshed my memory. I love your story telling.💕

Such a cool story! I lived in Rutherfordton for many years, so I especially enjoyed the connection to it. Thanks for researching and sharing such wonderful stories with us. My Mom and Dad were great storytellers! Mom used to thrill us with stories as kids, but enjoyed telling great stories all her life. My Dad could tell a great story, too. Such a wonderful part of our culture that is being lost in these generations of media. It kills me that if the stories stop, our culture will soon be lost forever. So grateful for your channel. Jane in SC ❤🙏

Appropriate story for the day, Tipper. Another month gone by. We went to WM this morning to buy a few bags of candy to ward-off the ghouls that may visit this evening. We learned, from experience, that we can't buy these sweet treats ahead of time. They don't last, and we have to resupply at the last minute! Have a wonderful day!

My 5th great grandfather was one of the first Scottish settlers of Chimney Rock in the 1700s can't remember his first name but surname was Grant. He fought in the revolution and was rewarded.

John Parris was a great Storyteller, never tire of reading or hearing his stories.Thanks Tipper, have a Good Day 🙂.

This was so interesting, and the tradition of Appalachian story telling is strong with you. I enjoy listening to you read these stories - it takes me back in time. Hope you and yours have a wonderful, and well deserved Thanksgiving. God bless!

I wonder if this was the shining ones? You are a fantastic storyteller and I’m so grateful you share the history of this beautiful land 💖

I never venture up the mountain side of home in NC, it’s like a wall of blackness…I hear cracking of leaves and limbs, strange calls and odd noises as well. I once found a huge hand type mud print on our truck after we had left a raccoon tail in the bed, couldn’t explain what made print…might have been a big foot..hummm....

Seeing into the spirit realm. 2 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Oh gosh how I miss NC. Ty for this!

I grew up about 5 miles from there. Spent a lot of time on the mountain behind the rock. Thanks for retelling that story

Strange things happen in them hills don’t they! Scary 🫣

Cool story for Halloween! And I do believe there are things out there that can't be explained away by science. This makes life more interesting, and makes for great fireside storytelling.

i love this story. i’ve heard it before. after all of you know any genealogy of the Searcy family, Robert was the first in the bills creek Rutherford CO, area. The searcy family back in the day was regionally known for the BEST molasses around. He is in fact my 6 G Grandfather.

North Carolina is chalk full of folklore. Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃🐾🐾🐾

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! JUST LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!! YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED DAY TODAY!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL GREATLY!!

Thank you for sharing. Some times God opens up the unseen world so that we will seek Him.❤️

Happy Halloween Mrs. Tipper! Great story! My Grandma on my Dad's side saw things, she had a couple of experiences, one kinda like that. Hope you and your family have a great night, love from Memphis! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

I did enjoy the story! We mountain folks love a good story. I think it's in our blood, to reach beyond the everyday to the world of the unseen!

Great story!.....we have the Bennington triangle up here in Vermont. Missing people. And many testimonies of. Bigfoot encounters in NH and Maine

The stories you shared remind me of supernatural experiences shared by Bobby Conner in Maravian Falls, North Carolina! Have loved hearing all the videos, the history, and the stories from the olden days! ❤

My grandparents owned a beer joint in southern West Virginia. They had some of the best stories.

That was most interesting! Especially today I certainly enjoyed it Tipper.

Maybe they were the “Moon Eyed People” of Cherokee legend. The Cherokee said all the stone structures were already there when they first arrived in the area, and were built by the Moon Eyed People. The Cherokees battled and killed them off over time.

Hello 👋. I’m so happy to come across your channel. I truly appreciate hearing this story. I love the supernatural 😊❤. I look forward to more stories. Thank you 🙏 again for being here and sharing with all of us. Have a blessed day. I love you ❤️. Namaste 🙏

There are a couple of similar stories to this one that took place in the middle ages. They're both documented on Wikipedia

It’s pleasant to hear stories in our humble dialect. Our accents are disappearing from the area by the way of folks moving here from the north and west. Specifically California and Michigan

We like to call them windy stories when it’s something that you just make up and tell. Happy Halloween! 🎃

The perfect Halloween story, thank you Tipper.

Great weird tale for today, thanks Tipper! 👻 Happy Halloween 🎃

My great grandma was from Kentucky and she moved to lil Rock Arkansas and I'd go stay with her on weekends sometimes. She had so many stories. Your channel content reminds me of her. Thank you 💗

Thank you for sharing this story with those of us who enjoy a little shiver our spines this time of year!

I have really enjoyed your spooky stories recently! They are all so interesting, this one being no exception! Thank you!

Thanks again Tipper for another great story! 🙏👍

Thank u for sharing.There's a couple of things left out in these stories.The first story is related to the "moon eyed people",who could have been an early tribe of Welsh in this area of NA,including an old rock wall in N Georgia.In the 2nd story,and I might have missed u read it,but the "cavalry" was said to have been "winged" as angels...This is important bc a friend of mine along with his brother and father claim to have seen "an angel" somewhere up on CR....I have some incredible stories about these mountains to share if u'd ever like to tell them.Every night is majickal here,and I work w wildlife outdoors every night.A lot goes on out in these old forests while most of the world sleeps.....Also check out the late Page Bryant's book "The Spiritual Reawakening of the Great Smoky Mountains" for more stories to share....Good to hear John Parris' name again,too.

That is such a beautiful place...never heard this one. Can you imagine??...Not me, but, a story to share on this day. Thanks Tipper, love to hear your 'read'...Happy Halloween to you and yours

Thank you so much for that great story.

Interesting story for sure! Thank you for sharing!

More. More!

I love this story! I live in Polk County and Chimney Rock is one of my favorite places to visit. Thank you so much!

Fascinating stories. Thanks for sharing them.

Thank you for sharing 🥰

That's just a couple miles from me... Ill have to keep an eye out. Thank you for sharing.

Wonderful story! Thanks Tipper and Happy Halloween 🎃

I would like to know more abt the colonial cabin I saw during a hike in Bat Cave. We went inside and the hair was in the mud of the logs. It was the strangest thing. Our dogs would not go inside and they were whinnying. I can’t find any information online abt this cabin. But wow. What an experience

Thanks Tipper , this has me wondering if Alex Stewart was asked about any super natural happenings. I'd love to have heard what he would have answered. I love the old stories from years ago. Thanks again.

I love hearing these stories . More beautiful reading from Tipper… Thank you Tipper .. Happy Halloween🎃

Great story from an awesome story teller you do such a great job. Thank you for sharing ❤

Thank you for sharing.

Love the story!

Delightful story and you told it well. Thank you!

Thank you so much

Great story on this particular day!

Great story. Makes you wonder. Thanks

Loved this one, Chimney Rock and the falls are gorgeous, been there and could see it in my minds eye while you read this wonderful story! 🎃 enjoy Halloween🎃

I will have to share the story. Thanks Tipper!

What a wonderful channel you have many thanks

Love this story so much…second time hearing this!

Great video tipper keep up the great work y'all are doing

Good story!!! God Bless. Jean

Thanks for the video.

Love you show keep up the good work and may God bless and always be with you

Hi Tipper enjoyed the story have a day love 😍 from TEXAS

Great story for today! Happy Halloween!!!🎃

Thanks for the story.Happy Halloween 🎃👻🎃👻

Happy Halloween!! Great story!! When I hear these types of stories, I always tk to myself....'man, wouldn't that be awesome to see!!'

Great story and imaginable !!😲Have a happy 🎃 Thank you !!

Chimney Rock NC is a awesome place.Wish I could live there

Miss Tipper, good story as usual.

Our family were there in september,great story.

Chimney Rock is an unusual place. It is about the closest place to where I live that I consider to be in the mountains. Thanks for reading this to us. Dennis Morgan.

Thank you, sweet Appalachian story sharer😚 It is interesting. Hebrews 12:1"Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnared us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us.

Great story I really enjoyed it

Love listening

Great story tipper! I've been to chimney rock , lake lure , bat cave many times...next time I go through Rutherford and Henderson county ,I will think about that story ....thanks tipper...appreciate y'all always....happy Halloween! 🎃❤🙏

I’m English originally (lived in Canada for 25 years), lots of faerie/little people stories in both countries.

Happy Halloween Tipper, great story!😊🇨🇦

Another good one, Tipper! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Thanks!

Thanks beautiful.

Luved the story

What a great story. Happy Halloween Tipper.

I live very close to chimney rock now, love that spot.

I live in Fairview and had heard the story.. You do a great job telling iy.

Thank you for reading from John Parris. Even though some of his writings can be found online, it's nicer when you read them.

Interesting indeed....reminds me of the Brown Mountain Lights

Great story thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida 🎃

I've been to Chimney Rock so that was a great story...