Car Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains 🌲

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2022
  • The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the U.S. and for good reason! Entrance is free, and the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are nothing short of spectacular. Back in 2020, this was one of our first stops on our one-year U.S.A. road trip, and two years later, we’ve decided to return to the park for some much-needed time in the great outdoors. Join us as we go back down memory lane and allow the rugged trails and foggy mountains of the Smokies rejuvenate our physical and mental health. 🌲
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Komentáře • 38

  • @ChadandClaire
    @ChadandClaire  Před rokem +17

    The amount of effort it took to make this camping trip happen was WILD! 😮‍💨 But, we’re so happy that we kept pushing for it to happen, because it was such a positive trip for both our physical and mental health. ⛺ It was crazy being back there two years later, and while the mountains hadn’t really changed much, we had grown and changed tremendously as people. What a joy it was to experience the Smokies again through a new set of eyes. 🌲
    As mentioned at the end of the video, we are heading to a CITY in the mountains next to continue on with our wellness series, and of course, as I always have, I’ve created a new travel-inspired artwork series (inspired by the Appalachian mountains and the U.S. woodlands) that will be live in my little art shop TOMORROW (Sunday, November 20, 2022)!!! 🎨 You know where to go! chadandclaire.com/shop 🧺
    We would also like to say a huge thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all the kindness and support we’ve received from you all this past week. 🤍 From thoughtful messages and emails, to the surprise packages in our P.O. Box, you all have shown us nothing but light and positivity. 💌 We are so grateful for each and every one of you, so thank you (yes, YOU!!! 🌟) for giving us your time each week and watching our videos!
    Until next Saturday, friends-
    Claire (and Chad) 🥰

  • @lindaandrews9053
    @lindaandrews9053 Před rokem +4

    I love reading physical books and have a huge library. I agree that losing yourself in a book is wonderful for your mental health. Watching your videos is also brilliant for my mental health. ❤

  • @pattysmith9892
    @pattysmith9892 Před rokem +18

    Glad to see you both taking adventures back here in America. Overseas travel is amazing but not realistic for most of us. Your trips here give us a better idea of what we can all do on a tight budget. Thank you for your videos.

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem +2

      We completely understand. It's truly amazing what all the US has to offer! Thanks for watching!

  • @bodvargregersen5161
    @bodvargregersen5161 Před rokem +7

    I loved everything that I have seen of Tennessee, especially the Smoky Mountains. Claire, the reason why the potatoes in your Quinoa soup were not like the soup you had in Peru is because the Peruvian soup had yucca instead of a regular potato. The yucca root is firmer than a potato and it has a chewy texture. Other than that, your soup looked delicious. Chad, that tent that you reclaimed from your college days was a remarkable save!

  • @joannecahoon4358
    @joannecahoon4358 Před rokem

    You two are so cute! I remember driving through the Smokey mountains back in the 80s with my hubby listening to Ronnie Milsap sing Smokey Mountain rain and it was raining and it was so magical !

  • @holleym2927
    @holleym2927 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful, relaxing and enchanting (as usual)! THANK YOU for all you do for our mental health! You have no idea how much you help us! Glad you persisted and were finally able to make this trip! It was worth the trouble! Can't wait to see what's in the art release tomorrow!!! Safe travels!

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Holley! It makes us happy that our videos can improve your mental health. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

  • @jasonpacific5661
    @jasonpacific5661 Před rokem +2

    Adaptability is a great life skill and u2 are flourishing in it!! From elite dining Europe to camping with a left behind tent Chad found. Traveling at it's finest, Simple Elegance 🎯

  • @ITSHProductions
    @ITSHProductions Před rokem

    Bears 🐻 can smell food up to 2 miles away including through walls 🧱...
    In a tent has me nervous already with the amount of 🐻 and coyotes 🐺 in the area

  • @ingridnh1
    @ingridnh1 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful camping adventure!
    The fog rolling off the mountains is so beautiful and mystical. Love Claire cooking in the back of the CRV…that’s ingenuity!
    Yes, reading is a wonderful way to decompress and relax the mind. I love it too!
    Looking forward to the next video.❤

  • @kitwong4033
    @kitwong4033 Před rokem

    Fresh air and the great outdoor renews one's spirit. My son was at a low point 10 years ago. He decided to hike the Appalachian Trail from GA to ME. He witnessed "The Beautiful Country" and encountered countless nice and helpful people. The experience gave him a broader perspective.

  • @ITSHProductions
    @ITSHProductions Před rokem

    Claire...you should write some of the things you say down... like the contrasting, sharpness when wet

  • @keithwilliams2218
    @keithwilliams2218 Před rokem +2

    Such a peaceful and atmospheric location captured beautifully in your vlog. That soup looks so wholesome 🫕😋

  • @kitwong4033
    @kitwong4033 Před rokem

    Fresh air and the great outdoor renew one's spirit. My son was at a low point 10 years ago. He decided to hike The Appalachian Trail from GA to ME. He witnessed "The Beautiful Country" and encountered countless beautiful and helpful people. The experience gave him a broader perspective.

  • @DavidandSarah
    @DavidandSarah Před rokem +1

    The soup turned out amazing! So delicious. you're such a great cook Claire! We can totally relate about what you said about reading..it's definitely relaxing.

  • @debbiegallardo9853
    @debbiegallardo9853 Před rokem +1

    Loved the sceneries, so peaceful. Thanks guys for sharing your adventure to us. Take care and continue to enjoy life❤️

  • @ReimaginedAdventures
    @ReimaginedAdventures Před rokem

    So beautiful great place !!

  • @ITSHProductions
    @ITSHProductions Před rokem

    When did you go that way?
    Our 1st time in TN was November 9th-13th in the Smokeys... were you guys there then? It rained on us almost the whole time too, but it was awesome

  • @sandramoreno4055
    @sandramoreno4055 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantástico ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @amyhughes151
    @amyhughes151 Před rokem +1

    The sense of smell is also heightened when things are wet!

  • @ITSHProductions
    @ITSHProductions Před rokem

    How many are thinking 🤔
    Why would someone leave the tent ⛺️
    🤨😒😳

  • @SteveInNEPA1
    @SteveInNEPA1 Před rokem

    Nice to see you both forest bathing and enjoying the Great Smokey Mountains, accepting rain and clouds as part of the atmospheric wonder. Your soup looked so delicious too. We had a soup fail last night... butternut squash soup that we can now use as pottery clay instead 😋. Got your card yesterday... first one of the season... wonderful! Peace!

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem

      Yay! So happy it arrived safely and since we are the first ones, perhaps we can get a prime spot on the fridge. :D Butternut squash pottery clay.. Never heard that one before haha.

  • @EntyseAndBriJoRae
    @EntyseAndBriJoRae Před rokem +2

    So happy for you guys! Enjoy your peace and rest! ❤
    Would it be helpful “space saving” to go shop for a book when you get overseas?? Then you’d only have to save space for it on your return trip. Could even have fun discovering some foreign authors! May have to seek out English translations on occasion or just find books already written for English speaking audiences. Could be an amazing adventure! Lol 🥰 Just a thought! 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem +1

      Great idea! Haha why didn't we think of that. Plus we can support a local bookshop!

  • @gandalfsmith
    @gandalfsmith Před rokem

    COOL guys, Thanks Again

  • @jaydeeahr5842
    @jaydeeahr5842 Před rokem

    i wish i find the Chad or Claire of my life. :(

  • @sandramoreno4055
    @sandramoreno4055 Před 5 měsíci

    Algún día vendréis a Andalucia ?? ❤

  • @cnguyen32
    @cnguyen32 Před rokem

    New here, Great content. But one note of advice. You should always buy wood where you camp to avoid invasive species entering the geological area.

  • @kayaustin8031
    @kayaustin8031 Před rokem

    I DO LIKE TO U R VIDE
    WHAT KIND OF POT IS THAT
    ALWAYS U USE

  • @eiiichoo
    @eiiichoo Před rokem

    is your camping mat a twin size or full size? any link to the product? Thanks!

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem +1

      Hey Einee! The mat we used was actually a twin size mattress topper and sadly I don't have a link to the product. It was certainly much bigger than other alternatives out there, but we used it because we had it laying around.

  • @amystaahs2118
    @amystaahs2118 Před rokem

    What were you both reading? I love reading and am always looking for recommendations!

    • @ChadandClaire
      @ChadandClaire  Před rokem

      Hey Amy! I am reading this forest bathing book (amzn.to/3XfMY3f) and Claire is reading (amzn.to/3OlDTBM)

    • @amystaahs2118
      @amystaahs2118 Před rokem

      @@ChadandClaire those sound very interesting!

  • @kekeyohanes8676
    @kekeyohanes8676 Před rokem

    No mosquitoes at night?