I grew up in Dalton, GA just south of Chattanooga and I prowled all over that area in Jasper. I fished Nickajack lake hundreds of times while growing up. Camped in the same camp ground you stayed at many times. Fished all over the TVA lakes in AL, GA, TN, KY & NC. There are many places you can go to camp in that area that are simply beautiful. I hope you had a great time there and thanks for bringing back a lot of good memories.
You're most welcome James! A fisherman named "Bass" -- go figure. 😁 We're thrilled that we could bring you back there, and we look forward to exploring the area more thoroughly the next time we pass through.
2400' seems like a hill. :) One thing that bugs me, is viewers leaving comments like, "Why do you need internet??? That's not what camping is all about!!!" Weekend warriors. Great video.
Thanks Janet! Yes, 2400 is a hill, but when the surrounding valleys are barely above sea level the prominence is rather significant for the region. And so true about the Internet, there's a marked difference between weekend camping and essentially living out of an RV, especially when you're working.
Thankyou for sharing. My daughter lives in Cartersville, Ga. She's not to far from Look Out Mountain. I live in California, but I did get to visit her a few years ago. She made sure that she took me to Look Out Mountain, it was beautiful. Next time I go I will rent a cabin. 🦋🌹🦋
Just watched this again. I grew up in Chattanooga and both grandmothers lived in Jasper, so I drove by that campground more times than I can count as a kid but have never been there. The fun kayak paddle on Nickajack lake is the nighttime paddle to a cave and watch the bats come out. Not an outdoor attraction but every camper has some cast iron pans. Marion County is home of Lodge Cast Iron. If you need new pans, there's an outlet. You are right about Ruby Falls, very underwhelming, Rock City is a better tourist trap. Best part of Lookout Mountain is Point Park, civil war memorial at the top. You can stand on the spot General Grant stood. The must do in that area is riding your bike in Chickamauga Battle Field in GA. Next time in the Chattanooga area, one of the best campgrounds is in Hixson/Middle Valley area of Chattanooga (North of Chattanooga) called Chester Frost Park. It's a county park, on the Chickamauga lake. They now have pro fishing tournaments on that lake. Other areas for fun stuff to look into when in the Chattanooga area: Prentiss Cooper State Forest, Enterprise South park, kayak South Chickamauga creek (Lots of stuff named Chickamauga in Chattanooga), Raccoon Mountain, raft the Ocoee.
David Brickey ...Janet with 2012escapee1 does the same thing. You never see her...just Toto, her hairless dog, and the views. Love her channel. Just wish her videos were longer.
@@LaCatLady yes, we've gotten to know Janet Smith electronically for several years now, and we appreciate her contributions to the RV community. We look forward to the day that our paths will cross, but that seems to be determined to be somewhere in Nevada as she doesn't leave there too often.
I learned to fly ultralights at Lookout Mountain. Beautiful area. My friend hang glides from there but I wasn't going to jump off a good mountain so I learned to fly what they tow them up with.
I grew up on a family farm on Lookout Mtn, where my Dad still lives to this day. I was just up there visiting him. I enjoyed seeing so many places that I grew up with!
How cool that is in 3 states. Please continue to give the history and interesting facts. Love it. Wow. That gorge is amazing. State parks offer so much. 600! Reminds me of Tallulah Falls in Georgia. I do love waterfalls. I’m surprised it wasn’t more crowded. Boardwalks make me smile. Oooh. Can you walk behind that fall? I love that channel. Great campground tours. That is an awesome view. What a treat after a hike. Beautiful campground but I understand the problem with upload speed. But cool they refunded. Another beautiful campground. We miss having our own canoe. Being on the water is the best. Those caves look amazing. But the cost and how they made it less natural would bother me. Now that’s a waterfall. Wow. The dyrt looks like a great app. Great video. Alice
Appreciate it Alice! Funny that you mentioned Tallulah Falls, that was where we were planning to go but couldn't get a spot, so we diverted to Cloudland instead. The hikes definitely had people on them but it wasn't difficult to get shots without people. We also went to the waterfalls fairly early, ahead of most folks, and kept motoring as we had to meet the Bradshaw clan by 11 on the opposite rim of the canyon. The campgrounds, however, were full to capacity. To get back out on the water, why not pick up a pair of small, cheap recreational kayaks? They're easy to transport, too. Thank you for your comments and viewership, as always!
Revisited this video to see your comments on Cloudland Canyon SP. Stopping in for one night on my way to the Cherokee NF and the Smokies for three weeks. Enjoyed the rerun and thanks for your background on Cloudland Canyon!
That's terrific John! You will surely enjoy both Cloudland Canyon and the Smokies, especially as the latter was one of our favorite stops all last year. Safe travels and happy trails!
Love your videos. We've enjoyed many of the same places. One however was terrible. Marion County park in May 2017 was a mess. Poor mgmt. Staff mowing did damage to our RV, claimed City of Jasper would make it right. Month later all denied claims. Just hope the park has new management! We now stay at Chester Frost in Hixson. Such a beautiful place! Keep on sharing your channel. Love it's great quality. Safe travels!
They actually do have new management, Tom. The couple presently managing the park for the county were previously managers who were brought back in to straighten things out. Appreciate your comments and compliments!
Alright alright alright....ready for the show, Marc. We just returned home today from 3 days at Little Arrow CG in Townsend. We never left the campground. Swam a lot in the river and did some grilling. Crossed over Lookout Mtn on the way home.
Blake, sometimes those are the best trips, just hanging at camp -- especially when camp has so much to offer like along the Little River in Townsend. You'll find in a couple of weeks we did the same in our episode from Table Rock Lake near MO -- and liked it so much that we stayed on to keep doing it for a second week.
@@GrandAdventure oh yeah. We normally get out and least hike a little or drive around, but this short trip we just chilled. Our 3 kids spent a lot their time between the coffee shop and the river with little phone use. I call that a win
We were just in Townsend for a couple of days but drove around Douglas Lake, Cade's Cove, Cherokee, Bryson City, Fontana, the Foothills, and back to the a.c. Love the quiet side of The Smokies!
Been to that area a few times on I-24 between Chattanooga and Nashville. Thanks for sharing the Heartland where we visit and live. Has been many years to hike at Cloudland Canyon. Ruby Falls is a bit over rated when busy, hot standing line line for hours, and too costly. Stay safe and healthy. Thanks for sharing and the memories.
That is about 3 hours from where I live. I’ll have to check that out. You are going through the reverse of my trip from South Carolina to Utah. You must be as star struck to see all the geography of the southern US that I was seeing all the rocks and canyons of the west. Good video. Be safe.
Another great video. We were at Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls (shown in the profile photo), and the Incline Rail in November 2020. Such a great place. We had so much fun staying at Raccoon Mountain Campground and Cavern (Traveling Robert location stop). We look forward to checking out the camping locations you posted about.
Enjoyed your video as always. Live in eastern NC ... Will soon take a trip your way, wife and I... Will use lots of places you shared... Thanks Sam and Cindy
Great video Marc, love the views, and drone footage, been to lookout mtn and ruby falls several years ago , don't think we can do the 600 steps, wow, that's alot, travel safe.
Having grown up in that area I might suggest you check out Red Clay State Historic Park, the last capitol of the Cherokee before the trail of tears …..
Thanks Derrell! we wish we had known about that while we were there, but that just gives us one more reason to return to the area. Appreciate it! It would be wonderful to see.
This footage is just jaw dropping brother. I mean really well done. It like I am sitting in a history class and living this footage. This is over the top it really is.
Beautiful video we just came from lookout mountain Cloudland canyon state park Ruby Falls I guess we just miss you there would have been nice to meet you both.
I really appreciate your thorough campground reviews, you really know what to expect after watching your videos. We stayed at Lava hot springs campground last spring because of your video and it was amazing , thanks Marc!
Marc... Good morning. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying your heartland tour. So far you haven't been anywhere that I've not been to myself. At the end of each premier, I find myself going through my old boxes of slides. It brings back so many memories. Looking forward to seeing your videos of Table Rock Lake. I spent a lot of time at all four of those lakes on the White River. Some of the best fresh water diving in the heartland. After West Lake Okaboji of course. Thanks again bud. Stay safe and well. Where are you going after Illinois?? Randy in Des Moines. 👍🌽✌
If you come to Southern Illinois reach out to us. We have some amazing hiking and kayaking in our area near the Shawnee Forest! We would love to show you around!
We would've loved that, thank you! We're actually in central Illinois as I type this, northwest of Springfield, and tomorrow we head up into Wisconsin. May we take a rain check?
Thanks for the favorable shoutout for Desoto Falls. Never bothered to visit Ruby Falls on my way to The Smokies for the same reasons you noted, just too commercialized for me.
@@DrJohn493 true on that too. For me, though, Royal Gorge was a bit more special because we went there so many times when I was a kid growing up in Boulder. So there was some sentimentality to returning there for the first time some 45-50 years later.
@@GrandAdventure Sorta the same with me, saw the RG in 1968 on my first trip out west. But my memories were somewhat shattered because of the commercialization I experienced a couple of years ago. BTW, got two drones now, a Mavic Mini and a Mavic Air 2, each will have its on purpose. Stay safe on the highways this summer!
Amazing places, those waterfalls were beautiful, and those sites next to the lake were unbelievable, thank you. Cant wait to see the Hot Springs next week, we were there in May and everything was still closed up, but we had an awesome time anyway.
Thank you Scott! Things in the National Park weren't entirely open during our visit, either, as the bath houses, visitor center, etc. are all still closed. So while we did spend a bit of time on Central Avenue, we also used our time to explore the surroundings a bit.
We were just there in June! We stayed at a KOA across I-59 from Cloudland Canyon - we drove by the State Park and wish now we would have camped there! Thanks for a beautiful video of one of our favorite regions of the country. Safe travels!
Thank you Bob! That KOA was one of the places we tried to move to, but they were booked. That was before we found Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. Safe travels to you as well!
We'll be back to boondocking before much longer, but we're nevertheless enjoying our tour across the Heartland. Thanks Marian, and I think that we're melting everywhere for the past few weeks.
Marc, you should visit Fall Creek Falls in Spencer, Tn. They have at least 7 falls and great hiking! We stayed there and went to Lookout Mtn, Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Incline Railway and a few other places. It's a great campground, fairly secluded sites but not all are level. Loved your video like always!!
@@laughingram7287 that's how they blaze the trail markings, not that you needed them for the trails are so well-worn. We just loved the stick bug clinging to it. Honestly, had he not been hanging there like that I would've thought it was just a stick.
Their episodes really helped me in planning my NC side of the Smokies. It's really cool to see that you know a few of the others I follow. I hope you are staying warm up over there in Utah. Have a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Looks like really wonderful place to explore in the fall! The cave looks really interesting, but pretty tight. I’d need an anti anxiety med before exploring that.
It sure would be gorgeous in the fall, Kristie. And that cave didn't go any further than what you saw -- it almost looked man-made -- so you could leave those meds at home. ;)
I loved the water scenes where you played with the reflection of the landscape against the the water. Great mesmerizing effect! Very nice review of that area. Those mountains are nothing to sneeze at. They are more dramatic than those around Cumberland Gap area where the Tristate Center bears the junction of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virgina. The last time I was there back in 2002, I was graced with a speeding ticket of eight miles over 45 on a Virginia state highway. Virgina is too close to DC... bad influence. Gord
@@ericscamping we'll eventually hit all 50 of 'em! Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Community tab right here on our CZcams channel) for a more real-time idea of where we're at.
Love your channel. My family is new to the camping game. Did you have to do anything to your tundra to optimize towing the travel trailer? We also have a Tundra, the engine has plenty of power but we’re concerned with the suspension. We sag a bit.
Thank you! We get a bit of sag as well, but nothing worth worrying about -- just a couple of inches. We haven't made any modifications to the truck at all.
I just tune into your videos, first one I seen was the great smokeymountain, and now this one of two day ago. As much as I've enjoyed them. I'm a little confused. I don't see any one being concerned about the virus that's been erupting all our lives. How do you get away from wearing masks,and staying safe. Don't mean to sound off, just confused.
The same way as everyone else, Leslie -- social distancing, good hand hygiene, etc. We've also largely avoided COVID hot spots and urban areas. We've been on the road since the pandemic really erupted in the US in the middle of March, and we've stayed safe and healthy.
Her time on camera the past couple of months has been somewhat limited by being on a leash. It's an unfortunate side effect of staying in campgrounds. But she's there, it's like playing "Where's Waldo?" in recent episodes.
We might swing by Cloudland in route to other area of N. Georgia. How would you say the hike is to falls (difficulty/time)? Also they way you explained it seems one fall is on the way to second fall as fall 1 is partially into canyon?
Yes Evan, that's exactly how it's laid out. Visiting both falls and returning to the rim took me about an hour, but I was hustling to get over to the West Rim to hook up with the Bradshaws for our hike. Everyone I saw I passed (and paid for it later).
Hey Marc, hope you guys are good! Do you know anything about that new portable AC they are advertising for $89 on you tube and other sites? Thanks for any info!!
Not a clue, actually. Sorry that we can't be of more help. And apologies for the delay, we've been dealing with another breakdown and now starting to get caught back up.
@@GrandAdventure so sorry for the breakdown and hope it's nothing major my friend! I appreciate you took the time to reply! I have seen them on CZcams and wondered if they really work, some ads say campers are buying them and love them...thinking about getting one for boondocking and the fan is not enough!! Truly hope your problem isn't costly!! Thanks again Marc!!
@@TheSunfire96 thanks so much! It was unfortunately north of a kilobuck -- again. That, and 15 hours of driving round-trip to get parts and have the old axle rebuilt, before returning to the trailer with the rebuilt axle. If it was something different altogether it would be easier to swallow, not so much for the same darned thing 2 months later.
@@GrandAdventure DANG!!!Was it the same axel? So sorry Marc!! That's the way it is sometimes, bad things happen to good people!! Wish I had something up lifting to say but I'm kind of speechless!!! 🙏🙏
I have come to the conclusion that my home state of Florida needs to up its game to compete with Georgia’s state parks. I love my state and it’s natural wonders but I’m afraid with our tourism based economy and a global pandemic the decay of our state parks will get worse before they get better. I may just be in a funk and need to get out on the road again.
Sounds like it's time to get out there Timothy! Are FL State Parks really in that much need of a capital infusion? I only ask, as I have no personal knowledge whatsoever.
Grand Adventure it’s a mixed bag some are more worn than others some in the panhandle were devastated by hurricane Michael. In general they all lack the same level of commitment to upkeep that I see in Ga. Of course I will always love what we have in this state because I’m a native but fear the state government has other priorities right or wrong.
Nope, every single Wednesday without fail. For our latest you can always check the Videos tab at CZcams.com/GrandAdventure or the "All Our Episodes" playlist: czcams.com/play/PLjEHCrqmvs1_DLCzuMwWnK2rpG8bp-G7x.html
It doesn't appear that they yet have any discount partners up there, but they have plenty of listings and reviews for the UP -- we know, we just used it ourselves to plan our upcoming travels on the UP. I'm counting around 300 campgrounds on the UP on their site.
Best and favorite CZcams night of the week with Marc and Patricia of Grand Adventure!
You're the best!
I grew up in Dalton, GA just south of Chattanooga and I prowled all over that area in Jasper. I fished Nickajack lake hundreds of times while growing up. Camped in the same camp ground you stayed at many times. Fished all over the TVA lakes in AL, GA, TN, KY & NC. There are many places you can go to camp in that area that are simply beautiful. I hope you had a great time there and thanks for bringing back a lot of good memories.
You're most welcome James! A fisherman named "Bass" -- go figure. 😁 We're thrilled that we could bring you back there, and we look forward to exploring the area more thoroughly the next time we pass through.
2400' seems like a hill. :) One thing that bugs me, is viewers leaving comments like, "Why do you need internet??? That's not what camping is all about!!!" Weekend warriors. Great video.
Thanks Janet! Yes, 2400 is a hill, but when the surrounding valleys are barely above sea level the prominence is rather significant for the region. And so true about the Internet, there's a marked difference between weekend camping and essentially living out of an RV, especially when you're working.
Thankyou for sharing. My daughter lives in Cartersville, Ga. She's not to far from Look Out Mountain. I live in California, but I did get to visit her a few years ago. She made sure that she took me to Look Out Mountain, it was beautiful. Next time I go I will rent a cabin. 🦋🌹🦋
Flutterbye, that sounds like a terrific plan. Thanks for watching!
Just watched this again. I grew up in Chattanooga and both grandmothers lived in Jasper, so I drove by that campground more times than I can count as a kid but have never been there. The fun kayak paddle on Nickajack lake is the nighttime paddle to a cave and watch the bats come out. Not an outdoor attraction but every camper has some cast iron pans. Marion County is home of Lodge Cast Iron. If you need new pans, there's an outlet.
You are right about Ruby Falls, very underwhelming, Rock City is a better tourist trap. Best part of Lookout Mountain is Point Park, civil war memorial at the top. You can stand on the spot General Grant stood. The must do in that area is riding your bike in Chickamauga Battle Field in GA.
Next time in the Chattanooga area, one of the best campgrounds is in Hixson/Middle Valley area of Chattanooga (North of Chattanooga) called Chester Frost Park. It's a county park, on the Chickamauga lake. They now have pro fishing tournaments on that lake.
Other areas for fun stuff to look into when in the Chattanooga area: Prentiss Cooper State Forest, Enterprise South park, kayak South Chickamauga creek (Lots of stuff named Chickamauga in Chattanooga), Raccoon Mountain, raft the Ocoee.
Very cool tips Gregory, thank you for that! We'll definitely make notes for the next time we pass through there.
Went there for part of my honeymoon almost 19 years ago, but only for one night and half a day. I've wanted to go back ever since.
It sounds like it's time to make that happen.
I love watching your channel because you focus more on your surroundings. Thank you for sharing. Be safe out there. 👍☕️🍀
Thanks so much David. As far as we're concerned, the story isn't so much about us, it's about the destination and the journey.
David Brickey ...Janet with 2012escapee1 does the same thing. You never see her...just Toto, her hairless dog, and the views. Love her channel. Just wish her videos were longer.
@@LaCatLady yes, we've gotten to know Janet Smith electronically for several years now, and we appreciate her contributions to the RV community. We look forward to the day that our paths will cross, but that seems to be determined to be somewhere in Nevada as she doesn't leave there too often.
Wow, that was a huge stick bug on that sign! And fireflies too! Super video.
Yes it was Sharon! The biggest we've ever seen. Thank you as always.
I learned to fly ultralights at Lookout Mountain. Beautiful area. My friend hang glides from there but I wasn't going to jump off a good mountain so I learned to fly what they tow them up with.
You're smarter than the average bear, JJ!
wow Ruby Falls and DeSoto Falls is really something
Glad that you enjoyed it Mickey!
Great episode. Grew up in Chattanooga. So many great places to visit in the area, historical and natural. Thanks for your tour.
Thank you William! Anytime someone with local ties likes an episode, we knew that we did something right.
I grew up on a family farm on Lookout Mtn, where my Dad still lives to this day. I was just up there visiting him. I enjoyed seeing so many places that I grew up with!
Very cool BD! What a beautiful place to grow up at, and thanks so much for watching.
Nickajack Lake is a fav for sure.
We enjoyed it far more than the consolation prize that it was intended to be.
How cool that is in 3 states. Please continue to give the history and interesting facts. Love it. Wow. That gorge is amazing. State parks offer so much. 600! Reminds me of Tallulah Falls in Georgia. I do love waterfalls. I’m surprised it wasn’t more crowded. Boardwalks make me smile. Oooh. Can you walk behind that fall? I love that channel. Great campground tours. That is an awesome view. What a treat after a hike. Beautiful campground but I understand the problem with upload speed. But cool they refunded. Another beautiful campground. We miss having our own canoe. Being on the water is the best. Those caves look amazing. But the cost and how they made it less natural would bother me. Now that’s a waterfall. Wow. The dyrt looks like a great app. Great video. Alice
Appreciate it Alice! Funny that you mentioned Tallulah Falls, that was where we were planning to go but couldn't get a spot, so we diverted to Cloudland instead.
The hikes definitely had people on them but it wasn't difficult to get shots without people. We also went to the waterfalls fairly early, ahead of most folks, and kept motoring as we had to meet the Bradshaw clan by 11 on the opposite rim of the canyon. The campgrounds, however, were full to capacity.
To get back out on the water, why not pick up a pair of small, cheap recreational kayaks? They're easy to transport, too.
Thank you for your comments and viewership, as always!
Grand Adventure I’m not experienced or comfortable floating by myself. I hate to admit that. That’s why we have a canoe. Larry does all the work 🤣.
@@DownsizingMakesCents aah, so I see what you mean by "comfortable".😄
beautifully shot, thanks Marc.
Thank you as always, Joe!
Excellent vid Marc, very well put together and narrated.
Many thanks as always John!
Revisited this video to see your comments on Cloudland Canyon SP. Stopping in for one night on my way to the Cherokee NF and the Smokies for three weeks. Enjoyed the rerun and thanks for your background on Cloudland Canyon!
That's terrific John! You will surely enjoy both Cloudland Canyon and the Smokies, especially as the latter was one of our favorite stops all last year. Safe travels and happy trails!
Love your videos. We've enjoyed many of the same places. One however was terrible. Marion County park in May 2017 was a mess. Poor mgmt. Staff mowing did damage to our RV, claimed City of Jasper would make it right. Month later all denied claims. Just hope the park has new management! We now stay at Chester Frost in Hixson. Such a beautiful place!
Keep on sharing your channel. Love it's great quality. Safe travels!
They actually do have new management, Tom. The couple presently managing the park for the county were previously managers who were brought back in to straighten things out. Appreciate your comments and compliments!
Marc, I messed up . FANTASTiC video!
Thanks as always Gary!
Alright alright alright....ready for the show, Marc. We just returned home today from 3 days at Little Arrow CG in Townsend. We never left the campground. Swam a lot in the river and did some grilling. Crossed over Lookout Mtn on the way home.
Blake, sometimes those are the best trips, just hanging at camp -- especially when camp has so much to offer like along the Little River in Townsend. You'll find in a couple of weeks we did the same in our episode from Table Rock Lake near MO -- and liked it so much that we stayed on to keep doing it for a second week.
@@GrandAdventure oh yeah. We normally get out and least hike a little or drive around, but this short trip we just chilled. Our 3 kids spent a lot their time between the coffee shop and the river with little phone use. I call that a win
We were just in Townsend for a couple of days but drove around Douglas Lake, Cade's Cove, Cherokee, Bryson City, Fontana, the Foothills, and back to the a.c. Love the quiet side of The Smokies!
@@karenenglish4900 as did we! Thanks for sharing your experience.
There is a rest stop on the nickjack reservoir that is so beautiful!
Yup Karen, our campsite in this video is directly across the lake from that rest area. We paddled over to it while kayaking from camp.
You need a small repeater amplifier . Its a small unit you put inside and a coax runs to minature rooftop antenna.
Randall, we have a booster that serves that function; it unfortunately was ineffective in solving our problem in this location.
love that place! One of the most beautiful places in the state! Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
@@GrandAdventure no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor content also
Awesome video Marc 👍😎🌎🎥thanks for sharing and safe travels
Thank you as always, Tom!
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!
It really is! Thanks for watching, J&G, and enjoy your remaining time in Japan.
Been to that area a few times on I-24 between Chattanooga and Nashville. Thanks for sharing the Heartland where we visit and live. Has been many years to hike at Cloudland Canyon. Ruby Falls is a bit over rated when busy, hot standing line line for hours, and too costly. Stay safe and healthy. Thanks for sharing and the memories.
We're so happy that you enjoyed the video, Karen. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! We look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Lightning bugs!!! I haven’t seen those in years. TFS.
Neither had we, Cat Lady, and we were mesmerized by those little fairies flying around the woods at night.
Fabulous! Homesick now for my southern home, Alabama.
Thank you, glad that we could bring you a little closer tonight.
That is about 3 hours from where I live. I’ll have to check that out. You are going through the reverse of my trip from South Carolina to Utah. You must be as star struck to see all the geography of the southern US that I was seeing all the rocks and canyons of the west. Good video. Be safe.
Thank you Danny! Same to you and yours.
Another high quality video guys!
Thank you as always Brad!
Another great video. We were at Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls (shown in the profile photo), and the Incline Rail in November 2020. Such a great place. We had so much fun staying at Raccoon Mountain Campground and Cavern (Traveling Robert location stop). We look forward to checking out the camping locations you posted about.
Thank you Rick! Sounds like you had a good time in the area as well.
Enjoyed your video as always. Live in eastern NC ... Will soon take a trip your way, wife and I... Will use lots of places you shared... Thanks Sam and Cindy
That's terrific, folks! Let us know if we can help out in any way.
Great video Marc, love the views, and drone footage, been to lookout mtn and ruby falls several years ago , don't think we can do the 600 steps, wow, that's alot, travel safe.
Thank you Gary, safe travels to you as well!
Having grown up in that area I might suggest you check out Red Clay State Historic Park, the last capitol of the Cherokee before the trail of tears …..
Thanks Derrell! we wish we had known about that while we were there, but that just gives us one more reason to return to the area. Appreciate it! It would be wonderful to see.
Another great video Marc! Thanks! I haven't been to Ruby Falls in over 20 years, but it was over-commercialized even then...
We can believe it, Terry. In fact, we'd guess that it's been that way since Leo Lambert turned it into a tourist attraction. And thank you!
We were in Cloudland Canyon last year. Awesome place.
It really is! Glad that you enjoyed it too.
Very much enjoyed this!
Thank you Danielle, we very much enjoyed your comment!
I like the dyrt and contribute. Good review. Beautiful place
Thank you Charles! We're very excited to be working with the folks over there.
@@GrandAdventure yes, they need crowd source campground reviews!
Nice video & choice of background music.
Thank you Tammy!
This footage is just jaw dropping brother. I mean really well done. It like I am sitting in a history class and living this footage. This is over the top it really is.
Love ya, bud -- thank you!
Beautiful video we just came from lookout mountain Cloudland canyon state park Ruby Falls I guess we just miss you there would have been nice to meet you both.
Thank you Tina! We always love to meet people on the road, so keep your eyes open.
😊Great video!😊
Appreciate that as always Pops, thanks for watching!
@@GrandAdventure 😊👍
I really appreciate your thorough campground reviews, you really know what to expect after watching your videos. We stayed at Lava hot springs campground last spring because of your video and it was amazing , thanks Marc!
That is awesome Stu! Annie and Cameron at Lava Campground are such terrific people, too, it's heartening to hear that they're getting some business.
@@GrandAdventure great people and a great campground.
Great video ad very informative great views
Glad you enjoyed it Rick, and thank you!
Great video... we also loved Cloudland Canyon. Again we enjoyed meeting up with you and thanks for the shout out!
Our pleasure Dwayne! We look forward to next time.
We spent some time at Look out mountains and its just beautiful! So glad that you enjoyed your time. What a fantastic place to explore.
It is indeed. Glad that you enjoyed it as well!
Marc... Good morning. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying your heartland tour. So far you haven't been anywhere that I've not been to myself. At the end of each premier, I find myself going through my old boxes of slides. It brings back so many memories.
Looking forward to seeing your videos of Table Rock Lake. I spent a lot of time at all four of those lakes on the White River. Some of the best fresh water diving in the heartland. After West Lake Okaboji of course.
Thanks again bud. Stay safe and well. Where are you going after Illinois??
Randy in Des Moines. 👍🌽✌
Thanks Randy, really appreciate that. I love going through old photos too. From here we're heading north, into Door County, WI and the UP of Michigan.
If you come to Southern Illinois reach out to us. We have some amazing hiking and kayaking in our area near the Shawnee Forest! We would love to show you around!
We would've loved that, thank you! We're actually in central Illinois as I type this, northwest of Springfield, and tomorrow we head up into Wisconsin. May we take a rain check?
@@GrandAdventure Most definitely! I wish I would have reached out sooner, I can never tell how far out videos are from real time.
@@10aemery our lead time is usually anywhere from two to four weeks.
Great video and thanks for sharing. I just subscribed! Have a great day.
Thanks Barbara, we're thrilled to have you along for the ride! We're also very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, thanks again.
Great video
Thank you SJ!
Thanks for the favorable shoutout for Desoto Falls. Never bothered to visit Ruby Falls on my way to The Smokies for the same reasons you noted, just too commercialized for me.
Yep, as you might have gathered we're not usually into things that are overly commercially developed.
Grand Adventure Like the Royal Gorge...
@@DrJohn493 true on that too. For me, though, Royal Gorge was a bit more special because we went there so many times when I was a kid growing up in Boulder. So there was some sentimentality to returning there for the first time some 45-50 years later.
@@GrandAdventure Sorta the same with me, saw the RG in 1968 on my first trip out west. But my memories were somewhat shattered because of the commercialization I experienced a couple of years ago. BTW, got two drones now, a Mavic Mini and a Mavic Air 2, each will have its on purpose. Stay safe on the highways this summer!
Amazing places, those waterfalls were beautiful, and those sites next to the lake were unbelievable, thank you. Cant wait to see the Hot Springs next week, we were there in May and everything was still closed up, but we had an awesome time anyway.
Thank you Scott! Things in the National Park weren't entirely open during our visit, either, as the bath houses, visitor center, etc. are all still closed. So while we did spend a bit of time on Central Avenue, we also used our time to explore the surroundings a bit.
Thanks, will check out Tom's channel.
Please do!
We were just there in June! We stayed at a KOA across I-59 from Cloudland Canyon - we drove by the State Park and wish now we would have camped there! Thanks for a beautiful video of one of our favorite regions of the country. Safe travels!
Thank you Bob! That KOA was one of the places we tried to move to, but they were booked. That was before we found Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. Safe travels to you as well!
Been so many years since I've been there. Beautiful. The falls reminded me of some in Ithaca NY.💕
And it's been many years since we've seen the falls in the gorge at Ithaca. Thanks for the comparison!
Incredible waterfalls!
They are! Thanks for joining us at tonight's Premiere event.
I bet you miss that boondocking now! But you did find a beautiful second location! Melting in Alberta 😉💥🇨🇦
We'll be back to boondocking before much longer, but we're nevertheless enjoying our tour across the Heartland. Thanks Marian, and I think that we're melting everywhere for the past few weeks.
Marc, you should visit Fall Creek Falls in Spencer, Tn. They have at least 7 falls and great hiking! We stayed there and went to Lookout Mtn, Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Incline Railway and a few other places. It's a great campground, fairly secluded sites but not all are level. Loved your video like always!!
Next time, so thanks for the tip! We'll definitely check that out.
Fun episode. I expected to see you in the air on the hang glider course. Next time. Thanks, Marc.
Ha! Maybe not, but it looks like we'll be on some high-flying adventure while we're in Wisconsin next week filming an upcoming episode.
@@GrandAdventure I know what that'll be, growing up in Chicago. Have fun.
Love the hiking trails and the scenic overlooks.
Thanks again Marc.
Thank you as always Ram!
What was the yellow triangle sign on the side of the tree for?
@@laughingram7287 that's how they blaze the trail markings, not that you needed them for the trails are so well-worn. We just loved the stick bug clinging to it. Honestly, had he not been hanging there like that I would've thought it was just a stick.
I need to go look again. Didn’t realize that was a stick bug!!
Beautiful footage! Much appreciated 🙏
As is your comment, thank you Suzanne!
Great episode! I follow camp travel explore as well...great channel 😀
Tom, Cindy and the kids @camptravelexplore are good people. Glad you're enjoying their channel as well!
Their episodes really helped me in planning my NC side of the Smokies. It's really cool to see that you know a few of the others I follow. I hope you are staying warm up over there in Utah. Have a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
@@nationalparksprincess3216 same to you and yours!
Looks like really wonderful place to explore in the fall! The cave looks really interesting, but pretty tight. I’d need an anti anxiety med before exploring that.
It sure would be gorgeous in the fall, Kristie. And that cave didn't go any further than what you saw -- it almost looked man-made -- so you could leave those meds at home. ;)
I loved the water scenes where you played with the reflection of the landscape against the the water. Great mesmerizing effect!
Very nice review of that area. Those mountains are nothing to sneeze at. They are more dramatic than those around Cumberland Gap area where the Tristate Center bears the junction of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virgina.
The last time I was there back in 2002, I was graced with a speeding ticket of eight miles over 45 on a Virginia state highway. Virgina is too close to DC... bad influence.
Gord
Thanks Gord! And 8 miles over in a 45? That's not right.
@@GrandAdventure Unfortunately, that's what they do in Virginia. Speed trap capital.
Gord
@@gorrdd especially back East, for the further east you travel the more unreasonably low most speed limits seem to be.
@@GrandAdventure This is very true. Different kind of farming in the east.
Gord
Marc,Marc! Your video is abso Urey
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If you swing through Tulsa on the way back… I’d love to meet you.
Thanks for the invite, Eric, for we love meeting people on the road! We're planning to return via the Great Lakes and the Northern Tier, however.
Grand Adventure definately more to see there! LOL
@@ericscamping we'll eventually hit all 50 of 'em! Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Community tab right here on our CZcams channel) for a more real-time idea of where we're at.
Could you please turn down the music .... it is so loud compare to you speaking . Keep up the great work 👍🏻
We'll work on it, thanks for the feedback!
Love your channel. My family is new to the camping game. Did you have to do anything to your tundra to optimize towing the travel trailer? We also have a Tundra, the engine has plenty of power but we’re concerned with the suspension. We sag a bit.
Thank you! We get a bit of sag as well, but nothing worth worrying about -- just a couple of inches. We haven't made any modifications to the truck at all.
I just tune into your videos, first one I seen was the great smokeymountain, and now this one of two day ago. As much as I've enjoyed them. I'm a little confused. I don't see any one being concerned about the virus that's been erupting all our lives. How do you get away from wearing masks,and staying safe. Don't mean to sound off, just confused.
The same way as everyone else, Leslie -- social distancing, good hand hygiene, etc. We've also largely avoided COVID hot spots and urban areas. We've been on the road since the pandemic really erupted in the US in the middle of March, and we've stayed safe and healthy.
I hope you have Zoe in this episode. She’s a sweetheart!
Her time on camera the past couple of months has been somewhat limited by being on a leash. It's an unfortunate side effect of staying in campgrounds. But she's there, it's like playing "Where's Waldo?" in recent episodes.
Doesn't look like Tom videos very much, I'll just watch yours. : )
Tom does a terrific job on CampTravelExplore, I highly encourage folks to check out his work.
We might swing by Cloudland in route to other area of N. Georgia. How would you say the hike is to falls (difficulty/time)? Also they way you explained it seems one fall is on the way to second fall as fall 1 is partially into canyon?
Yes Evan, that's exactly how it's laid out. Visiting both falls and returning to the rim took me about an hour, but I was hustling to get over to the West Rim to hook up with the Bradshaws for our hike. Everyone I saw I passed (and paid for it later).
Isn’t some of this Cloudland Canyon?
It sure is, Christopher. However, Cloudland Canyon is part of Lookout Mountain.
Hey Marc, hope you guys are good! Do you know anything about that new portable AC they are advertising for $89 on you tube and other sites? Thanks for any info!!
Not a clue, actually. Sorry that we can't be of more help. And apologies for the delay, we've been dealing with another breakdown and now starting to get caught back up.
@@GrandAdventure so sorry for the breakdown and hope it's nothing major my friend! I appreciate you took the time to reply! I have seen them on CZcams and wondered if they really work, some ads say campers are buying them and love them...thinking about getting one for boondocking and the fan is not enough!! Truly hope your problem isn't costly!! Thanks again Marc!!
@@TheSunfire96 thanks so much! It was unfortunately north of a kilobuck -- again. That, and 15 hours of driving round-trip to get parts and have the old axle rebuilt, before returning to the trailer with the rebuilt axle. If it was something different altogether it would be easier to swallow, not so much for the same darned thing 2 months later.
@@GrandAdventure DANG!!!Was it the same axel? So sorry Marc!! That's the way it is sometimes, bad things happen to good people!! Wish I had something up lifting to say but I'm kind of speechless!!! 🙏🙏
@@TheSunfire96 as are we...As are we.
I have come to the conclusion that my home state of Florida needs to up its game to compete with Georgia’s state parks. I love my state and it’s natural wonders but I’m afraid with our tourism based economy and a global pandemic the decay of our state parks will get worse before they get better. I may just be in a funk and need to get out on the road again.
Sounds like it's time to get out there Timothy! Are FL State Parks really in that much need of a capital infusion? I only ask, as I have no personal knowledge whatsoever.
Grand Adventure it’s a mixed bag some are more worn than others some in the panhandle were devastated by hurricane Michael. In general they all lack the same level of commitment to upkeep that I see in Ga. Of course I will always love what we have in this state because I’m a native but fear the state government has other priorities right or wrong.
@@timothybrown3558 thanks for contributing your local insight, I appreciate it.
Have you stopped making videos ???????
Nope, every single Wednesday without fail. For our latest you can always check the Videos tab at CZcams.com/GrandAdventure or the "All Our Episodes" playlist: czcams.com/play/PLjEHCrqmvs1_DLCzuMwWnK2rpG8bp-G7x.html
10 minutes from my house when at desoto
You live in a beautiful area, Byron.
Great channel. Please Make More. 😍🎥
Also, Let’s build each other Up. 🤙🏼
That map you show for dyrt sucks!!! Doesn’t even have upper peninsula Michigan
It doesn't appear that they yet have any discount partners up there, but they have plenty of listings and reviews for the UP -- we know, we just used it ourselves to plan our upcoming travels on the UP. I'm counting around 300 campgrounds on the UP on their site.
Grand Adventure that’s no excuse their map sucks
If they can’t even make a good map!
Background music junked another video 👎🏻💩