Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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There was a huge fire in 2016 that almost burned Gatlinburg down. That’s where all the tree damage was done.

Amazing that they have to put up an electric sign that says do not litter! I feel like the Indian guy standing on the Jersey beach with a tear in my eye!

We spend a lot time in Smokys. Very blessed to have them thar mountains in our backyard.

After spending the winter in the Southwest the rest of the country looks like big green Candyland.

"leave no traced beyond your footprints" a good mantra

Once you crossed the top of the mountain and said North Carolina line must be close, you had just entered North Carolina. Great ride Russ.

👍👍 Thanks! It was very relaxing. Beautiful green scenery, something you don't see much in Mohave Desert.

State line is the top at Newfound Gap. Been there many times in my younger days, hiked many of the trails, now I can barely walk at all but I have the memories. Back then the sign proclaimed the park "An International Biosphere Preserve"

Been through several years ago. A lot different than the mountains in the West! Cherokee is a neat little town. Not far from Cade’s Cove either.

Trying to imagine the root system of all those native species of trees ...as deep as the height? How incredible Mother Nature is!

HOW BEAUTIFUL ❗👍 How could you ever go back to Quartzsite 😊

Thank you for allowing me to go along with you and do what I can no longer do myself. My old legs just don't allow me that much walking.

Thanks for the ride Russ!

We enjoyed Smokemont Campground in our 5th Wheel a few years ago. No hook-ups but we did have a generator which is OK in late morning and through about 7:00pm. There are good restrooms and a sink for doing the dishes at the restroom outside. On the river. The visitors center near Cherokee is very nice and a lot less crowded than the Sugarlands one near Gatlinburg. Cherokee has a tourist feel but not too terrible. There also was a demo farm worth seeing and a herd of Elk!

So like here where I live in Wales in the UK, Only difference is the road surface is a thousand times better your side of the pond. Great vid Russ.

This is one of the most visited National Parks in the Country and one of the best managed. Im glad you came to our part of the country! Enjoy!!

Gat-lin-burg is absolutely gorgeous. TN in general is beautiful. I’m a Tarheel originally from NC. You will see the same beauty there, as well. Thanks for a great video, Russ! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️

In NC, you have to visit the outer banks!! It is a perfect time of year to be there!! So much history. The Wright brothers worked on their plane there. The beaches are amazing, and there are 5 light houses throughout the sound. You can actually go to everyone of them before the days end. Lost to see! Last time I was there I stayed at Kill Devil Hills. The beaches oh My!!

You know you might have mentioned that the Great Smoky mountain is the most visited national park in the United States and yes there was a fire you might want to check that out 3 years ago in November and yes we have beautiful tunnels and if you will notice through your video there's a ledge they had to make them taller for RVs so they lowered the tunnel instead of raising it there's so much information that these people need to know about the Great Smoky mountains I'm glad you enjoyed your trip through it I do it about once a month because I live here and it is beautiful