We Visited TUCKALEECHEE CAVERNS the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies”

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • 🎥 IN THIS EPISODE → Tuckaleechee Caverns of Townsend, TN. Known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies” are the highest rating Cave or Cavern of the Eastern United States. Carved inside the earth’s oldest mountain chain. You will find the “BigRoom” on one end of the tour that could almost fit a football stadium inside it. On the other half of the tour you get to view “SilverFalls”. It falls 210 feet from top to bottom and the tallest subterranean waterfall in the Eastern US . Millions of formations are viewed along the 1.25 mile round trip adventure.Did you enjoy this video? If so, please ❤️SUBSCRIBE to our Channel: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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Komentáře • 124

  • @King.Mel.4ever
    @King.Mel.4ever Před 27 dny

    I had just went there today and let me say it’s amazing. How an eight-year-old and a six-year-old boy had found this and it has already been in the family for 96 years!

  • @michaelknight204
    @michaelknight204 Před rokem

    O my GOD,😃😲, it was 25 Year's ago with my son and best friend we had a great time,it was in the fall of the year have a great time you two 😊😁👍

  • @cindythomas9151
    @cindythomas9151 Před rokem +1

    Moss family tv sent me. Can’t wait to watch…..💖

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +2

      That's great Cindy! We sure hope you enjoy our adventures.

    • @Cat-man-lol-
      @Cat-man-lol- Před 4 měsíci

      @@FridaysForeverthere really fun!

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking4141 Před rokem +7

    Thank you again Mike & Karen ! This is a perfect example for enjoying your trips that I could not do myself cause of my bad knees ! I could never have made the steps !!! That was fun & beautiful too !!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +2

      Our pleasure! Thank you for joining us for this adventure and leaving a comment.

    • @juno-zanna2418
      @juno-zanna2418 Před rokem +1

      Thank you for sharing your visit to the caverns. I have always wanted to see them and now I feel like I got to go there & experience them with good friends 😊. Looking forward to the next adventure… continued blessings for safe travels. Thank You again! 🤗🧡🤍
      SAJH 💜🌻

  • @aliciaalequin3673
    @aliciaalequin3673 Před rokem

    Thanks, very beautiful 😊

  • @JMan-nb3jr
    @JMan-nb3jr Před rokem +1

    I've been a few years ago. It was fun but at 400+ pounds, them steps weren't easy. Like yall said, know your limitations. Thanks for the video.

  • @annmac9478
    @annmac9478 Před rokem

    This is a very interesting cavern. All the places I didn't know about in The Smoky Mountains! Thanks for sharing!....I'm trying to get caught up on y'alls videos. I'm still sitting at my coffee shop. 😉

  • @michaelstrong3634
    @michaelstrong3634 Před rokem

    Amazing Gods creation. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @Cat-man-lol-
    @Cat-man-lol- Před 4 měsíci +1

    I went today!,it was fun but I got scared when they turned of the lights so yea my fav was the beach YOU COULD DRINK THE WATER I’m glad it all didn’t fall tho

  • @RachelSmith-vm2jt
    @RachelSmith-vm2jt Před rokem

    I took my TN family there this past spring. We really enjoyed it!! 😊
    Would like to take my other grandkids too.

  • @kengreen2260
    @kengreen2260 Před rokem

    Thanks for taking us along on your tour. We have never been to that cavern but we have been in Mammoth Cave over 60 times. The low passages are not friendly to me as I am 6'5" tall.

  • @marystevens6245
    @marystevens6245 Před rokem +1

    I came over from Moss family they recommended your channel

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Yay! How nice of them to send you over to our channel. We hope you enjoy our content Mary.

  • @judithtucker3239
    @judithtucker3239 Před rokem +1

    My family toured there in the early seventies. We enjoyed it and this brought back lots of memories of my Mother and Daddy and how much they enjoyed it. They are no longer with us but I could just see them there having fun. I need to go again!

  • @dianewilliams5271
    @dianewilliams5271 Před rokem

    Very interesting! Pretty sights

  • @patriciagreene5842
    @patriciagreene5842 Před rokem +1

    The Moss family sent us! Hi

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Hi Patricia! We are excited to hear this. Hope you enjoy our adventures and look forward to hearing more from you in the future.

  • @sandrarhea2328
    @sandrarhea2328 Před rokem

    Your guide was very good. I’m not a fan of caves. But our God is such an amazing creator! Thank you for your video.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      It really is amazing to see all His creation. Our pleasure. God bless.

  • @johnlong384
    @johnlong384 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for your info-clip.
    Living in New Mexico I have been in Carlsbad Caverns many times when we had visitors
    and feel
    Take care!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Our pleasure! We'd love to visit Carlsbad sometime. Thanks so much for sharing John.

  • @michelleaus
    @michelleaus Před rokem +1

    Hi 👋🏼 Falon from Moss Family TV sent me over to your channel 😀

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Hi Michelle! That's awesome - they are the best. Hope you enjoy our content.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 Před rokem

    I like cave beautiful my friend

  • @harolddenton6031
    @harolddenton6031 Před rokem

    This fall i will have to take a long weekend trip to Townsend tn to go visit this cavern and do some hiking at cades cove.

  • @susanberry3676
    @susanberry3676 Před rokem

    Came over from Moss Family .. loved this video.. can't wait to see more !

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Welcome Susan! We are so excited to have you in our youtube family thanks to Moss Family TV.

    • @susanberry3676
      @susanberry3676 Před rokem

      😊❤️

  • @pameladulany1457
    @pameladulany1457 Před rokem

    Never done this. Do love caves!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Thanks for the comment Pamela - we hope you can do it sometime.

  • @evinrude1236
    @evinrude1236 Před rokem

    I went on a guided cave tour once down in Alabama. They turned all the lights off.....😳 That was very scarey!! THanks for showing us around. I could never navigate all those steps....so I guess I'll just have to see it through your eyes. 🥹

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      It was an unsettling feeling for a minute. Thanks for coming along on this adventure.

  • @otradventuresontheroadrv7056

    Great Video guys. Those caves look Brilliant.. We missed those when we were there. We died see the Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. Thanks for the information.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! We appreciate you taking time to leave a comment.

  • @dji4042
    @dji4042 Před rokem +2

    You guys do the BEST videos in the area. Always doing something new. Thank you for showing us around Mike n Karen.

  • @chriscourson2824
    @chriscourson2824 Před rokem

    it is in Townsend! There is one in Sweetwater, also

  • @rochellemelendez6802
    @rochellemelendez6802 Před rokem +2

    Love this place I think we have done it 3-4 times. This is the one we recommend when we take family with us on our vacations! We actually had a tour guide once go over in the great room to the formations to show us a real size
    Comparison and it was awesome!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      That's awesome! Our guide did share this with us but didn't go to other side.

  • @sheilawillis490
    @sheilawillis490 Před rokem

    Spooky...😊

  • @Julzyboo
    @Julzyboo Před rokem

    Fascinating! My anxiety kicked in several times tho😜😂

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      We understand Julz - it's not really that bad once you get started on the tour.

  • @LanceDean
    @LanceDean Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing! I haven't been to Tuckaleechee Caverns since I was a kid. Have been to Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, and DeSoto Caverns in Alabama. Every one is amazing!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Our pleasure Lance! Thank you for sharing with us as we hope to visit more in the future.

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 Před rokem

    Good video, I like going there, it's beautiful down there.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching this adventure and leaving a comment Danny.

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ Před rokem +3

    Very cool! I love caves! Never been to this one before. Thanks for sharing. You two should go visit The Lost Sea in Sweetwater TN. There is an underground lake that you can take a boat ride on. It's really neat!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the tip! We always enjoy hearing from you Tawna.

    • @ms.tep_
      @ms.tep_ Před rokem

      @@FridaysForever You're so welcome! 😀

  • @osiyopeaceosiyopeace4807

    Would y’all do a video on the lost sea in Sweetwater,TN please

  • @jeffdickens7019
    @jeffdickens7019 Před rokem +2

    Hey Mike and Karen thanks for taking me along through the cave that was a very interesting place there the good Lord created some amazing places on this Earth and I do believe the Great Smoky mountains was probably the best place on Earth till next video guys take care God bless

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Hi Jeff - so glad you joined us for another adventure. He is amazing! God bless.

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 Před rokem

    Hey guys ya know I don’t think I would like that but it looked like you enjoyed your self ❤️🙏🏻👍✌️

  • @susanbrazeal1275
    @susanbrazeal1275 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. I could not go there because I would be uncomfortable.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Our pleasure Susan - we understand this would be hard for some.

  • @jamesthompson8975
    @jamesthompson8975 Před 3 měsíci

    Great place,but remember about 900 steps round trip

  • @ericorange441
    @ericorange441 Před rokem

    WOW, thank you for sharing!! I've seen the signs for it, but we have never stopped. How long is the tour?

  • @George-py9bt
    @George-py9bt Před rokem

    Enjoyed the walk thru caverns. I'll never make it there, wife had enough trouble with rock city

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for coming along on this adventure George.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 Před rokem

    WOW! Been in that cave many years ago! AMAZING! TY

  • @billthomas6296
    @billthomas6296 Před rokem

    Glad ya all got to visit there. My son used to work there when he was in high school at Maryville HS. I live just a few miles down Hwy 321 in Walland from the caverns. It is a beautiful place.

  • @jenniferbarnes1053
    @jenniferbarnes1053 Před rokem

    This was a very informative video. But I have claustrophobia and probably wouldn't be able to take this tour. But I'm a regular viewer and thank you for all the fun and interesting content o your videos

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful! We understand and hope you enjoyed seeing it. Thank you!

  • @gsantos8911
    @gsantos8911 Před rokem

    Hello amigos god bless

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela Před rokem

    Wow 😲 so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the caverns and God Bless 🙏🥰

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching Pamela. God bless.

  • @WilliamLDavis-tm1ct
    @WilliamLDavis-tm1ct Před rokem +2

    Well, Mike & Karen, you can now add "spelunking" to your resumes 🤗What a couple of explorers you both are! You all have been to another place I need to add to my "bucket list." Must have been hard on Mike to watch his footing, and ducking to keep from hitting his head on the lower formations during the tour, while holding a video camera. Another great video! Thank you and GOD Bless you both!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      We sure hope you can visit it William. This was a very difficult video to make especially with the low lighting. Thank you for the comment. God bless.

  • @sandragrow537
    @sandragrow537 Před rokem +1

    Such a cool interesting place.! Thanks for sharing your exploration. Always wondered what they were like.hubby and I wouldn’t be able to do that, but really appreciate taking us along👍🏻

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Our pleasure! We appreciate you watching this adventure.

  • @kendrasmith6637
    @kendrasmith6637 Před rokem

    Wow, what a cool tour this is. Thanks for taking us. I could not do all those steps. God bless 😊

  • @shimonemissjiveandme4321
    @shimonemissjiveandme4321 Před 2 měsíci

    THE ELEVATOR BUTTONS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sherryconnelly7030
    @sherryconnelly7030 Před rokem +1

    New here . I Came over from Moss Family TV. Watching from New Brunswick Canada. Great video

  • @debg8767
    @debg8767 Před rokem +2

    Hey y’all coming from Moss Family Tv love the smokies and look forward to watching your videos 🥰

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much 🤗 we hope you enjoy our adventures. Thanks to @Moss Family TV!

  • @bluebutterfly841
    @bluebutterfly841 Před rokem

    We’ve been their our favorite cave. Cause it wasn’t hard to do for us older folks.
    ❤ seeing it. Great video.
    Gods Blessings

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      We agree! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

  • @billyreneewintervillenc6285

    Thanks for the tour guys it was so beautiful!!!!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Our pleasure! Thank you for watching and sharing with us.

  • @Bossman_71
    @Bossman_71 Před rokem +1

    I’ve never been to this one. We went to Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville Tennessee which was nice but the best one of all is The Lost Sea in Sweetwater Tennessee if you haven’t been there I would highly recommend it. It’s beautiful, you get to ride in a boat under the mountains.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for sharing! We hope to visit it next year.

  • @amandadryman5593
    @amandadryman5593 Před rokem

    Cannot recommend going here enough! So fascinating!

  • @rodneywilcoxsr2223
    @rodneywilcoxsr2223 Před rokem

    Looks almost like the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Have you all ever been there?

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +2

      Yes, Mike's been but not Karen. We hope to visit it next year.

  • @maxskullic9879
    @maxskullic9879 Před 6 měsíci

    Cost too much, even for the locals! I live 10 mins away and have never been because of the price.

  • @keithsanders2792
    @keithsanders2792 Před rokem

    My wife and I took the tour many years ago and it doesn't look like it's had any changes. It was an enjoyable trip. Mike & Karen you need to take a trip to my state and check out some of the Mammoth Cave tours. Or drive a few more hours north and tour Carter Caves. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Hi Keith! Thank you for sharing and offering the tips (Mammoth Cave) and more. Our pleasure.

  • @dandtintennessee7675
    @dandtintennessee7675 Před rokem

    I respect her for mentioning The Goonies, a movie I can never resist when it's on TV.

  • @kayebyrd7783
    @kayebyrd7783 Před rokem

    I went when I was a teenager back in the 70's couldn't do it now. It is beautiful! I do remember at one point they had everyone stand still and turned the lights off. I didn't care for that

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for sharing Kaye. It was a bit spooky.

  • @jackbest6677
    @jackbest6677 Před rokem

    We took that tour back in 2015. We enjoyed the cavern but our favorite was Carlsbad caverns in New Mexico.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for sharing. We've heard it is a great place to visit. Maybe one day!

  • @andreaandiwilliams9232

    Been to caverns in Ky. but it was years ago. Very beautiful and tranquil. I am only 4"11 so I would have clearance with those low areas!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Andi!

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 Před rokem

    Thank you Mike and Karen for taking me along with you! Really enjoyed your video! With me being handicapped and partially paralyzed on the left side I wouldn't be able to see that. Absolutely beautiful and at 9:50 I seen 2 big eyes and at 10:44 I seen a face.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      Hi Carla! This was a lot of fun for us and we hope you enjoyed it.

    • @carlavision6143
      @carlavision6143 Před rokem

      @@FridaysForever Mike and Karen, I really did!

  • @RhondaA
    @RhondaA Před rokem +4

    My claustrophobia just kicked in. Lol

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem +1

      We understand for sure Rhonda - this is not for everybody.

  • @jamarmiller
    @jamarmiller Před rokem

    as soon as Biden lets international travelers back into the US with no vaccine requirement I will be planning a family trip to this area , I spent my summers growing up in this area and so want to bring my Japanese wife here as soon as Biden will allow.

  • @mikeanderson7165
    @mikeanderson7165 Před rokem

    Ok temperature definitely I’d love 😊but y’all are braver than me 😂when I was a kid I’d go back in caves were we live not no more 😂thank y’all for sharing another awesome video ❤

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing Mike - it was a nice place temps wise.

  • @tonyricketts5569
    @tonyricketts5569 Před rokem

    We did this last year. I thought we were going to have to call a rescue team to get my wife out. It is a very cool place but if you have trouble with stairs, don’t do it.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      Good point Tony - thank you for sharing with us and for watching this adventure.

  • @ghostrider513
    @ghostrider513 Před rokem

    Looks like a fun time I’d never get the wife to do it lol

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  Před rokem

      We did have a great time Bryan. Thanks for sharing and we sure hope she changes her mind. Once you get going in the cave it's a good visit.

  • @marthaqueen73
    @marthaqueen73 Před rokem

    You would not find me in there. I hate caves. Plus I am clostaphobic. Ya'll seem to be enjoying it. So thanks for showing me the cave.

  • @happypeeps4244
    @happypeeps4244 Před měsícem

    We just went through here today. Not bad. #Ohiocaverns has much more stilagtite. Might be taken more serious if they didn't have 18 year old kids giving the tour and begging for tips🙄