What Happened in Cades Cove? Great Smoky Mountains National Park TN.

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What Happened in Cades Cove? Great Smoky Mountains National Park TN.

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Ever wonder what a drive through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove Loop was like? Well here you go. We took a Bucket List trip and we were not disappointed.

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@lauriepolden6594 9 ай бұрын

I was blessed to live in Tennessee for 27 years recently moving across the border to North Carolina near Asheville. These mountains have blessed me more than I can tell you when I travel over the mountains to Tennessee to see my son that 1 Hour Dr. has just absolutely calmed me Blessed me and takes my breath away. I don’t know how many times. What a beautiful, beautiful place I live blessed from the mountains to the rivers to the valleys…. I appreciate it. I love it and I will always Paul at home.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

You are definitely blessed. We loved it. We will be back. Did not have enough time to drive Dragons Tail over the mountain. Have a blessed day.

@onearm5827 9 ай бұрын

GOD's Country for sure been around that loop many times never gets old

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Next time we will take more time. Probably hit a few trails also.

@phughesphoto 9 ай бұрын

We used to go up to Gatlinburg about once a month (Upstate SC) and the Cades Cove Loop and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail was always a must! Every single time! ❤

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We can understand why. Both are gorgeous.

@TKnEarl 6 ай бұрын

The Smokies are gorgeous! We took a trip there a couple of years ago, and absolutely loved the scenery.

@LivingTexas 6 ай бұрын

Yes it was. We are going back very soon do get a better look.

@sfranklin9073 9 ай бұрын

My Dad rest his soul was from the foothills and on a clear day you could see the mountains from his birth place. We camped the mountains for years when I was a child. The mountains bring a tear to my eye every time I go. Thank you for posting. The mountains are always calling.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. It is a beautiful place.

@juanbarturen2726 9 ай бұрын

We were there in 1976. On our Honeymoon trip. We stayed in a re furnvished early log cabin in Severeville. built in that era. I love it..

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

I bet that was nice. Society was totally different then.

@ccrum1127 9 ай бұрын

I love Cades Cove, my cousin John Oliver one of the first families there…I always visit his place…I was born in Kingsport, Tn…my uncle now lives in Townsend…I have always loved the mountains…

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Its a gorgeous place.

@oakeymthomestead4635 10 ай бұрын

Me, my mom and my grandmother did sing Amazing Grace in the church the last time we were at Cades cove just to here what it sounded like.

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

I bet that was amazing.

@phyllisparsons1197 2 ай бұрын

Last year I went with my daughter and friends and I sung a song I wrote in the old primitive Baptist Church and the 'sound' was wonderful. I think it's something about the wood they used.

@HowToWithCraig 9 ай бұрын

Yall's video makes me homesick for Tennessee. My sisters and I grew up going to the GSM National Park on Summer vacation, with our mom & dad, and sometimes our grandparents would join us. Our grandad was from Freestone County Texas. We always went through Cades Cove at least once while we were on vacation. It's sure a beautiful and special place. Thank You for your video. God bless yall!

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

It certainly is beautiful. Thank you for taking time to watch.

@thedavieducker1265 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful video...Hoping to take this drive in July this year...

@LivingTexas 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. You will definitely enjoy it. If you are going to be in that area for a few days check out the other videos we posted on the beautiful drives. We are serious thinking about going back just to take our time on those drives.

@jameswilliams9617 9 ай бұрын

Glad you got to visit our part of the world and what we call God's country. I have relatives who lived in the mountains and my great great grandfather was a circuit riding preacher in the mountains preached in all the churches in the area as well as riding his horse over the mountain into NC. Glad you enjoyed the trip. Hope you had time to eat at the Peddler in Gatlinburg while you were there.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

It was gorgeous. Thanks for the family story. Thats a great heritage. We did not eat at the Peddler but if we make it back next year then it will be on our list. Thank you.

@jimmyfishburn7894 9 ай бұрын

I live just over the mountains to the west and that is where I live. Gald you enjoyed Cades Cove and come back soon.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were there for a very short time. So there will definitely be another trip.

@debraconner2493 9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Cove & our beautiful mountains we call home. The best time to go to the Cove is in the winter & spring before the people come out lol Come back real soon ya hear 🧡🧡🧡

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is definitely gorgeous.

@Airmaiden63 9 ай бұрын

The internet has ruined a trip to Cades Cove. We have been going over 30 years and would spend all day there, several days out of our trip. Always considered that’s what Heaven looked like. But it’s so miserable and crowded to go to, it has just been ruined. The whole area is over run with tourists and there is not the roads or structure to handle all the people and traffic. We generally just ride the backroads and rarely go into the park when we go. You can see just as much wildlife and you can enjoy it by yourself. Glad you got to visit. Tennessee is beautiful and my home. We live in the flatlands of West Tennessee

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We understand the feeling. we had never been, so it was worth it to us.

@loiscarson5526 10 ай бұрын

For some seeing a black bear in its natural habitat is special. We always love seeing the wildlife.

@sammylacks4937 10 ай бұрын

Seeing any wildlife undisturbed just acting natural is something special. I duck hunted most of my 64 years but most hunts I only watched enjoying them responding to my calls and sometimes landing in with decoys. Some dream of seeing a mature whitetail buck but my 10 pt was a dozen or fifteen mallards or black circling their wings whistling as they would bank to make another sweep then in unison all suddenly cupping those wings their landing gear and tilting side to side spilling air dropping in like oak leaves. It doesnt get any better n that.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We love wildlife also. The issue we had if any was people just stopping and holding everyone up when there are pullouts that can be used.

@user-xk7er7hr5k 10 ай бұрын

I got married at Cades cove in 2005, still love it.

@mountaingirl8230 10 ай бұрын

My husband and I too in April of 2005 Primitive Baptist.💗

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

Thats awesome.

@user-ly9nm3wt1r 9 ай бұрын

My last trip to the cove was with my brother and mother-in-law in better times, they are both gone now , good memories none the less. …

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. We know that feeling too well. Hang on to the memories

@mountaingirl8230 10 ай бұрын

My husband and I were married in the Primitive Baptist Church about 20 years ago. Its a beautiful church for a wedding.

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

Thats awesome.

@crystalbrooks7875 9 ай бұрын

Hello from Wears Valley TN!

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Hello. TN is a beautiful state.

@peggycollins1892 10 ай бұрын

Not sure when this was filmed but I'm amazed at all the green. I left home before daylight today and had to wait for sunrise to go in. Most of the lower trees had lost their leaves and not much color. Was a very quick change over.

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

We were there 10-17 through 10-21. Gorgeous place

@jerigerryeslow4716 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, Ive never seen a bear in the wild. So if I saw one while trekking across Cades Cove, Id be checking it out! 😊

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

They are definitely gorgeous animals.

@jamesmerrell4788 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite things to do, especially in the summer on Wednesday's when driving is not allowed. One has to walk or ride a bike around the loop. Very nice I love to walk the loop or ride it. Every once in awhile might even see a bear.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We looked at that. If I am not mistaken, that is on a Wednesday.

@barbarap1477 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your Cades Cove tour. My favorite place to go. There's a reason so many people were at the Methodist church. I've had a couple of supernatural events happen to me while there. Just a hint I love your videoing but wish you would slow down spanning the views! slow down and enjoy.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info and the advice. Im new at it. Just takes learning. Thanks for the advice.

@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137 10 ай бұрын

You can go to the house and then turn around vs going the entire 11 miles. It's always crowded and takes a while due to traffic to make the entire 11 mile trek

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

Yeah we decided to do the whole trip. It was relatively quick compared to most folks. Traffic was not too bad compared to what we had heard.

@Jay388 10 ай бұрын

I got married in the Primitive Baptist Church in 2014 😎👍👍

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome!

@steemerxaxon1643 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I live just no more than 45 minutes away from CADES COVE & people have always stopped & held up traffic at a bear sighting I've saw it for over 35 years now

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

I can understand why, but man some would just stopped and stare instead of pulling over and letting others by. I just think in some ways society does not care about others, or maybe even thinks about others is a better way of saying it.

@user-gb8fl4hk9x 10 ай бұрын

My ancestors homesteaded around Dandridge Tn.these people were drove off their land for the park. It something to see but it has its cost. Like the TVA took the land to built dams. My relatives lost land to lakes and dams.

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

We were actually discussing this topic as we drove through.

@user-gb8fl4hk9x 10 ай бұрын

@@LivingTexas my Dad knew people that lived in the cove, it was sad when they make them leave. I remember going with my parents to the cove my Dad work for the CC CAMPS AND TVA IN AND AFTER THE DEPRESSION.MY GRANDFATHER LOST LAND TO THE TVA, AND GRAND GRAND PARENTS LOST LAND TO TVA.

@peggybaxter8480 10 ай бұрын

Then sold the land they stole and didn't really need for millions to developers! Around the TVA lakes!

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Wow

@user-wm1js2no9x 10 ай бұрын

Went to CADES COVE afew years ago saw quite a few black bears, it's a beautiful place,except all the old homesteads are desecrated with IDIOTS carving their names or initals all over them 100 plus year old homes& barns it was sad😩 &disgusting😘

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

That is true. We did see the initials. It is sad.

@mraxlrose2959 9 ай бұрын

Next time, go back up to Rich Mountain Rd and take it out. It's very scenic. Just don't take a sports car.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We will have to try that. Maybe next year. Thanks for the advice!

@johnnyoliver8778 9 ай бұрын

My name is Johnny Oliver & I live in middle TN. I would like to think I am a descendant of John Oliver but am not sure. My people came from Virginia.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

That is awesome. You should try and do tge research.

@MrSteveKyle 9 ай бұрын

Married my ex in Cades Cove, still got PTSD!!

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Lol

@nancywebb4389 10 ай бұрын

In the years that we have been going to Cades Cove early morning or late evening is the best time to see wildlife but we have saw some on the middle of the day but not much love this place

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

We did not see any, except for a doe and the one bear. I was there for the history. I will admit seeing the wildlife was a bonus.

@lindahuff3676 9 ай бұрын

And as for going slow the speed limit is 20 mph.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Exactly, Most drive 2-5. But I do understand why.

@davidthomas2921 9 ай бұрын

What happened to Dennis Martin..Cades Cove..

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

I had never heard of this case. Thanks for bring this to my attention. I am going to research this and may do a video over this.

@jeffrichardson5828 10 ай бұрын

Have u heard of reelfoot state park in north west Tennessee

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

No I haven’t. I will look it up.

@jeffrichardson5828 10 ай бұрын

@HiddenSpringFarmTx discovery park of America is a great place to look at

@kkpayne8960 10 ай бұрын

Thought it was illegal to film in State Parks.

@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137 10 ай бұрын

Only if you get caught

@woodwerkman1 10 ай бұрын

Only if it's used for commercial use

@mikeetgen8987 9 ай бұрын

Actually, it's a National Park. It still might be a law, though (for commercial use, as someone else mentioned). If it is, it's probably ever, ever enforced. unless it's really obvious.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

It is not a state park, it is a natiional park. It is not illegal. You have to contact the permit office. Have a great day.

@loiscarson5526 10 ай бұрын

It’s against the law to record in ANY National Park, for you tube ,tic tok etc

@FahimibnDawud 10 ай бұрын

Who cares, get over it.. we pay for these parks!

@skipmason8747 10 ай бұрын

It’s not against the law to film in a national park. It requires a permit to film commercially. I can film for personal use all I want. You are not allowed to use drones in the national parks.

@Lovesracing19 9 ай бұрын

That's why so many people go now, because they see some of it on KZfaq and have to go. Too many people in the park.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

It is not against the law. You have to contact the permit office. Have a great day.

@shaundavidson2582 9 ай бұрын

car catches fire in Cades Cove

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

I think that was week after our visit.

@dcb805 9 ай бұрын

You were very fortunate to be there without thousands of tourons (tourist morons) clogging the road to see a bird or squirrel 😂

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Yeah it was definitely not as crowded as it can be.

@keiths1088 10 ай бұрын

Your video thumbnail was click bail that was just another today at Coves Cade.

@LivingTexas 10 ай бұрын

Sorry you didn’t like it.

@TheGatlinburgHussey 9 ай бұрын

Hello from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park! Welcome!! 🏞️🌄🐻 I do Vlogs Daily and this popped up on my feed! Nice job! ..Come say hello if you're able to

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@LivingTexas 9 ай бұрын

I subscribed!

@TheGatlinburgHussey 9 ай бұрын

@@LivingTexas 🙏🙏😎