Heart-Pounding Adventure in Cashiers, NC: Bears! on Cliffside Hike!

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • While we weren’t ready to take our giant RV down our road yet, we still managed to get away for our anniversary to Cashiers, NC. We explore the area and even go on a cliffside hike and encounter Black Bears! 🐻 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click to see all of the details related to this video below!
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    00:00 Intro
    00:48 Dropping Off Daisy at Grandparents
    01:22 Highlands Road
    03:05 Whiteside Mountain Hike
    05:32 Reaching the Cliffside
    07:40 Bear Encounter #1
    09:45 Bear Encounter #2
    11:04 Hotel Cashiers
    14:17 Exploring Cashiers, NC
    17:36 Whitewater Falls Overlook Trail
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Komentáře • 138

  • @edpippin
    @edpippin Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary I’ve survived 50 years this month and not sure how.

  • @lot-a-timers4507
    @lot-a-timers4507 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have had numerous spots where ‘photographers’ would set up int he best spots and be there for a LONG time…I now just give them some time and then go over and ‘ask’ them to move so the rest of us can enjoy the view and take our photos…usually it goes OK…maybe some under the breath comments, but not usually a refusal…good for me…as long as all of us get to see it!

  • @brantdallas4662
    @brantdallas4662 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I taught bear safety classes for our employees worked in remote Alaska locations. The little bit of video that you guys got of the bears it seemed to me that they are very used to people. I do agree with Tara, Chad, you should have had your pepper spray out as soon as you saw the bear. Bears can run 35 MPH. That is about 50 feet per second. They accelerate super fast and the brush don't slow them down. One person can photograph, but the other should have had the spray ready.
    I hope this doesnt come across as hate, I just want to teach everyone. And there is so much more to learn.
    Bears are awesome and beautiful creatures. I'm glad you guys got to see them.

    • @donnaneeley9920
      @donnaneeley9920 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I live in S.W.Va.on a farm and we have a lot of bears in our back fields. Please be careful both of you and carry bear spray.

  • @melindachitty2638
    @melindachitty2638 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We love Cashiers area. Lake Glenville is great to explore

  • @farmasinema
    @farmasinema Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm with Chad on this one, that doesn't look like 10 yards. Hehehe 😊

  • @debbiewilsomn4314
    @debbiewilsomn4314 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy 9th Anniversary to you both.

  • @dianajdanj
    @dianajdanj Před 4 měsíci +1

    As soon as you said heres a little clip, a charmen TP add came on. No joke.

  • @kipeast
    @kipeast Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary! That looks like a nice motorcycle route. Just Bear with Tara and her fears.

  • @johnmacias971
    @johnmacias971 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Happy Anniversary, thank you Chad for being understanding, caring and supportive with your Bride. Y’all are definitely a team couple.

  • @mhawrysko
    @mhawrysko Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary!

  • @susandvorak4585
    @susandvorak4585 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy anniversary guys!

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning1491 Před 4 měsíci +6

    So Tara doesn't just look like an angel, she really is one if she's put up with Chad for 9 years. Just funnin' ya buddy, I think you two were made for each other. Happy 9th and keep the good stuff coming.

  • @mountainman540
    @mountainman540 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy anniversary

  • @ronelleglaza3095
    @ronelleglaza3095 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Grand Teton, Jenny Lake hike… I catch movement along the side of the trail out of the corner of my eye. You’re not supposed to run from a bear? This girl took off like a shot and all advice went out the window! OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE. It was that close 😂

  • @texasmamaw6555
    @texasmamaw6555 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hmmm just like the one that got away ,,,,,,,lol.y’all were brave. Happy anniversary

  • @bradsands4981
    @bradsands4981 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I stayed at Cullasaja River RV park memorial day weekend for I believe 5 days last year. It was awesome. Very friendly owners. We had truck problems and they were very helpful with us if we need tools or a ride to the parts store. I think on Saturday they did like a potluck dinner with anyone in the campground that wanted to attend. They had probably 50/50 on full time residents and people coming and going but we got our 40ft toy hauler and had a spot on the water. Definitely somewhere I'd like to go back too. Brevard is a cool town too next time you're over that way.

    • @ChangingLanes
      @ChangingLanes  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks for that feedback! 😊

    • @bradsands4981
      @bradsands4981 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @ChangingLanes Happy Anniversary too. I love watching yalls videos and seeing new places hopefully I can visit sometime.

  • @davidaverill7041
    @davidaverill7041 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We live in Colorado, so used to many outstanding views....This video is awesome. Never knew the type of country in NC..We'll need to plan a trip.

  • @cynditotemeierpowell3882

    Just a tip, we now always pull in our mirrors after a lady ran into mine with her head and then decided to smack it and she hurt her hand (good lawd lady!), she did not know I was sitting in the truck, I did ask her what the point of that was 😆 great video as usual! 🐻

  • @katiap7065
    @katiap7065 Před 4 měsíci +3

    OMG that little tail!!! I can never get enough Daisy footage!

  • @jeffreydavis4029
    @jeffreydavis4029 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You drove right by the best kept secret in that area. Gorges state park between sapphire and whitewater falls. Place is awesome

  • @hectordietsch1472
    @hectordietsch1472 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary, by the way, you both looks good playing the fiddles… lol

  • @donnaneeley9920
    @donnaneeley9920 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Sorry this is late Happy Anniversary Chad and Tara!!🎉🎉🍾 Give Daisy a kiss from me!! She is the cutest little dog ever!!

  • @kathyline11
    @kathyline11 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy anniversary!! cool video!!

  • @travelingwithtroyandrhoda6442
    @travelingwithtroyandrhoda6442 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy anniversary! Great video!

  • @Marilynlovesebiking
    @Marilynlovesebiking Před 4 měsíci +1

    Stunning views. Thanks for showing us. I could never to that hike at my age and bad knees. Happy anniversary to you both. I think I would be very leery of a bear nearby. Oh, that is so rude of the tri pod photographers. They should have taken turns.

  • @juliebolduc802
    @juliebolduc802 Před 4 měsíci +2

    We have 8 acres and my sister has the adjoins 5.5 acres just off 28 North in Franklin. Those roads are SERIOUS!!

  • @tomtanous8608
    @tomtanous8608 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mayhaw jelly is the best. Especially in a jelly roll. We use to pick mayhaws when we lived in Louisiana. We actually get Mayhaw jelly in Houston.

  • @markpillori
    @markpillori Před 4 měsíci +3

    Costco sells a double pack of bear repellant. we keep them in our rv for all hikes. :)

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts Před 4 měsíci +2

    Tara, your elasticity of spirit is tremendous. When you bounce back, you really bounce back, leading the pack on that winding mountainside, into the path of black bears no less! Delightful, entertaining video as always. Good for you, Chad; it's a fact that cold, 12-hour donuts are still edible because they're well-preserved by their frosting.

  • @cwcolletti7163
    @cwcolletti7163 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Try Cafe' Real (Ray-al) in Franklin, NC. Just north of Dillard, GA. Attached to a gas station, awesome cuisine with imported French bread.

  • @2unruly
    @2unruly Před 4 měsíci +3

    Tara on a bear site seeing tour....priceless!! Lol

  • @rayduke7433
    @rayduke7433 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Guys, we’ve had so many black bear encounters while hiking. They typically ignore us completely or will simply look our way and grunt then walk away. Even had a couple of momma bears with cubs and they didn’t bother us a bit. Now, we are cautious and don’t approach them but we don’t worry too much either. Great video and now a place I want to go.

  • @brucefollowell9848
    @brucefollowell9848 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hey guys just wanted to wish y'all a happy anniversary! Glad you were able to escape the mountain without getting caught attached by the bears

  • @darleneinch3392
    @darleneinch3392 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wow! Fantastic views! Glad you had a good 9th Anniversary getaway! Love all your videos! 💛

  • @TheAbrownie
    @TheAbrownie Před 4 měsíci

    In the jacket and hat Chad looked like Billy Jack.

  • @delxlup
    @delxlup Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Guys, glad you had a nice trip! As far as wildlife, try coming across a Moose at the same distance.... (Rocky Mtn Natl Park)

  • @cam12566
    @cam12566 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My wife and I are fairly used to black bear sightings here in California. I don't worry about them much unless I'm real close, which I have been. That said, I can appreciate why some are fearful. With rare exception, if you yield to them, it's pretty mutual. Happy Anniversary!

  • @CaryCline
    @CaryCline Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy Anniversary! Our son worked for a year at the Cashiers Chiropractic Center. We traveled to Cashiers several times Actually I believe he met his wife at the restaurant where you celebrated your anniversary. Didn't you love Victoria's Closet? Such a fun little town. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

  • @mcyoung2375
    @mcyoung2375 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My family used to have a home in the Cashiers area. I have such fond memories of the area!

  • @1968alaskan
    @1968alaskan Před 4 měsíci +2

    You 2 are definately gaining in popularity, when the black bears come to visit! :-) Little bit of excitement lets you know you are still alive! Glad you got a little bit of video. Good stuff.

  • @jamiestevenson2101
    @jamiestevenson2101 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy anniversary! Thats one of my favorite motorcycle roads (except when I got stuck in the pouring rain). We usually come up to Highlands from North Georgia.

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy and blessed 9th anniversary to you.

  • @edandsharonmoreland
    @edandsharonmoreland Před 4 měsíci +2

    A few years ago we were on the Laurel Falls trail in the Smokies and a momma bear and her two cubs crossed the trail and ran off.

  • @Brigand231
    @Brigand231 Před 4 měsíci +2

    That was quite that adventure! Congrats on nine years.

  • @motorcycleden
    @motorcycleden Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video, guys! When you see the 2nd bear, Tara sounded like my wife would've. Such a beautiful area! Thanks for taking us along

  • @stephencantbewrong8250
    @stephencantbewrong8250 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for moving to thursday! Adds to the fun youtube TV night!

  • @TonyBenton0728
    @TonyBenton0728 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Only 9… You young whipper snappers LOL ! Wait till you get 48 years behind you ! But they have been great..A couple of years were a little tough. Congratulations 🎉🎊 guys.

  • @iamthundermug
    @iamthundermug Před 4 měsíci +2

    Whitesaid mountain is great! I used to go camping with my HD limited every August in the mountains of NC. a little trivia about whiteside, mountain climbers climb the face of it except when peregrine falcons are nesting in the cliffs.

  • @rickrichardson5329
    @rickrichardson5329 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Tara I'm with you on the bears 🐻. I like looking at them from a safe distance. That area was beautiful and as you said it would be a fun ride on a motorcycle. Looking forward to the next video

  • @Harley-ladyrider
    @Harley-ladyrider Před 4 měsíci +2

    I agree with your wife, that bear looks like it was 10 yards (30 feet) away from trail. I would have been scared too!

  • @robinogg5885
    @robinogg5885 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I really enjoyed this video. Bears scare me too. What gorgeous sceneries!

  • @mazie65
    @mazie65 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Beautiful pictures

  • @pamprice586
    @pamprice586 Před 4 měsíci +1

    🎉Happy Anniversary ❤ love you two❤

  • @linak7155
    @linak7155 Před 4 měsíci +1

    ❤Happy Nine year wedding, anniversary Chad & Tara!! 🥳 🎉 🎊 🍻 you have passed the five year mark. A lady once told me that after that, ur chances of staying together increase. Most likely unfounded, just keep loving at all times.
    The hike through the mountain trail looked like fun until the bear scare🐻 - 😱

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins6663 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy anniversary, guys.
    Looks like ya'll picked a beautiful area to be in. Good to see ya'll out enjoying things.
    And most of all looks like Miss Daisy was glad ya'll got home.
    Again, happy anniversary , and I hope ya'll have many more to go. June will be 49 for us.
    God bless ya'll and stay safe on the road.

  • @melissapeper4603
    @melissapeper4603 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy Anniversary.

  • @rickedwards6953
    @rickedwards6953 Před 4 měsíci +2

    We ride our bikes from north metro Atlanta to ride the 64 and 107 past White Water Falls back in to Clayton, but we stop at Farmers Market for their BBQ Brisket and banana pudding, outstanding! You Guys are a hoot!

  • @leonajameson8902
    @leonajameson8902 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary. Thanks for bringing us along to see that beautiful part of the country

  • @sylviaballi4540
    @sylviaballi4540 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video. Planning a visit soon and this is so helpful. Appreciate you're hard work ❤

  • @maranddoug
    @maranddoug Před 4 měsíci +2

    We’ve been to that area years ago. Got lucky too!! It was at the time of the Shadow of the Bear!! Great video ❤

  • @HabitualButtonPusher
    @HabitualButtonPusher Před 4 měsíci +2

    My folks always had a new to them Class A motorhome growing up. But when it wasn’t practical or just a weekend trip had a truck camper they would stick in the truck bed and roll out. In the spirit of that. You can find cheap used truck campers or even Aliners or Rockwood hardside campers with dormer things for more standing height in the low areas. They also work great for guest overflow for out of town guests.

  • @ahonea123
    @ahonea123 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the re-enactment! Wahahaha!😂

  • @earlhunt2815
    @earlhunt2815 Před 4 měsíci +1

    bear encounters spike the adrenaline. Over the years, My wife and I have encountered several bears. Without a doubt, the most dangerous was hiking in Shenandoah NP. A mama and two Cub on our trail. You know you're too close when you look into their eyeballs. That's the last time we hiked without bear spray.

  • @chasingdreamsinsteadofdoll3428
    @chasingdreamsinsteadofdoll3428 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy Amniversary you two Love your videos Look forward to them every weel

  • @barbarapalmer268
    @barbarapalmer268 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy Anniversary! The scenery was spectacular. Always enjoy your videos. Safe travels

  • @KevinandKimOutdoorAdventures
    @KevinandKimOutdoorAdventures Před 4 měsíci +2

    Nice hike with some nice views.

  • @snookrookie
    @snookrookie Před 4 měsíci +1

    Highlands is always busy. Thats why we ride the motorcycle. We've stayed in seneca and ridden all these roads for many years. Favorite part of country.

  • @grayfox9911
    @grayfox9911 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow! How exciting to see the bear! I guess you know now that the black bears around here aren't going to hurt anyone unless you do something stupid, We are just lucky to even see one... :) 💗 Looked like a great hike! There's a great BBQ place in Cashiers that I used to ride to on the Harley when I lived near Atlanta. Yep, great roads on the bike!! Yes, the Tavern is a very good place. :) What a precious little girl dog.. ❤

  • @GarthBnut2
    @GarthBnut2 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Happy Anniversary!!!

  • @sandrapicard422
    @sandrapicard422 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You would’ve thought that bear was right beside you! Lol!!! Come live where i live you see them pretty much everyday!! It’s very pretty there. ❤❤

  • @jeffsteele1295
    @jeffsteele1295 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary to the both of you ! Just beautiful sights everywhere you look , Thanks for sharing this with me I loved it .

  • @cherylnewell9912
    @cherylnewell9912 Před 4 měsíci

    Congratulations on your 9 years. It is 9 for us as well. But I'm remarried,my former husband died of cancer.
    My daughter lives im NC going there this summer with the RV and bikes.

  • @jeffboquist3904
    @jeffboquist3904 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great show. Thanks a bunch.

  • @timalmich1964
    @timalmich1964 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary. That is such a cool place that you were at. Very beautiful scenery. I have never understood why people buy an rv and park it I just don’t get it. I like to go to different places. Thanks for the great video.

  • @judyannkiwi
    @judyannkiwi Před 4 měsíci

    bears!

  • @corporealexistence9467
    @corporealexistence9467 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As someone with Sarcoidosis I feel your struggle, but we must continue on.

  • @markhayes4730
    @markhayes4730 Před 4 měsíci

    How about a video of before the nine years? How you met, what life was like before each other.

  • @andrewbecker6207
    @andrewbecker6207 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love your videos🎉 Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉

  • @jimngina720
    @jimngina720 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Happy Anniversary! We love this area...it's a must every few years or so when we visit N. GA, NC & the Smokies! We live in FL but the mountains are our happy place!!! ❤️

  • @elisekuhn762
    @elisekuhn762 Před 4 měsíci +1

    LOVED IT !

  • @c.p.1688
    @c.p.1688 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great videos. I love watching these! I wish I would have never left NC. So much there.

  • @garryhammond3117
    @garryhammond3117 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video - What a beautiful part of the country! - Cheers!

  • @terrygillis9909
    @terrygillis9909 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Happy Anniversary folks! So, Chad when will we see that spiffy jacket on you again? And what vintage item did Tara acquire there?

  • @imaginetravelsGD
    @imaginetravelsGD Před 4 měsíci

    You may want to check out the waterfall hikes in Stone Mountain state park in North Carolina when in the area again.

    • @imaginetravelsGD
      @imaginetravelsGD Před 4 měsíci

      The campground there is pretty nice too but not much signal strength.

  • @kevp6161
    @kevp6161 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Looks like a must-see area for us! Great video, and belated Happy Anniversary to you both! 😃🍻🎉

  • @unknowntraveler8087
    @unknowntraveler8087 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello Chad & Tara, I know you guys have Lucille and the F450. But have you ever considered getting a Honda Accord (etc)? For those instances when you're home and doing what you did. In this video or running to Tara's Doctor's appointments.

  • @jimsherman6355
    @jimsherman6355 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video! Thanks

  • @stana2z
    @stana2z Před 4 měsíci

    🐻

  • @MN_Doughboy
    @MN_Doughboy Před 4 měsíci

    That was a great bear encounter.
    Went about as expected…😬

  • @candycornett5061
    @candycornett5061 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤thank you for sharing.🎉 sorry you were not able to eat and then the bear.😮

  • @beckigibson8035
    @beckigibson8035 Před 4 měsíci

    Great travel video! We want to do a NC non-camping trip next fall.

  • @RedneckVR1
    @RedneckVR1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cant wait to take a trip to the Carolinas. When will we get to see yall back in Texas

  • @AmJaxineer
    @AmJaxineer Před 4 měsíci +1

    (Chad petting a Golden Retriever)....yup, no one can resist them, don't ask us how we know!

    • @ChangingLanes
      @ChangingLanes  Před 4 měsíci

      I can't resist any dog.. LOL. Cats are easy to ignore.

    • @AmJaxineer
      @AmJaxineer Před 4 měsíci +1

      @ChangingLanes agreed.... I'm not much on cat-titudes.
      Congrats on your 9th ( good save btw) anniversary....we just hit 18 Dec 9th.

  • @charleyhough4355
    @charleyhough4355 Před 4 měsíci

    Rules about bears: You don't need to outrun the bear, just the people you are with. I'm glad that you are safe.

  • @shaunaneely260
    @shaunaneely260 Před 4 měsíci

    I have friends who went to WCU in Cullowhee. One is from Cashers, Blowing Rock, Lenoir!!!!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Před 4 měsíci

    Better to be with a group when you see the bear. There maybe someone slower than you because you don’t have to outrun the bear. You only have to outrun the people you are with. 😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪

  • @joemiles6917
    @joemiles6917 Před 4 měsíci

    Black bears are more afraid of you than you are of them. As long as you are not between a mother and her cubs.

  • @concreteguyjd
    @concreteguyjd Před 4 měsíci

    Remember, bears have been in SE Ohio for years.

  • @TheFiremanJoe
    @TheFiremanJoe Před 4 měsíci

    So did you get the jacket?🤣😂

  • @janere51
    @janere51 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤✌️🇫🇷