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Can a CRAPPY SCARY TRIP BE FUN? We find out at Cades CoveCan a CRAPPY SCARY TRIP BE FUN? We find out at Cades Cove
Can a CRAPPY SCARY TRIP BE FUN? We find out at Cades Cove
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Birthdays, bears, butterflies, snakes, flash floods and tornadoes made this stop at Cades Cove one to remember. We still managed to have a relatively peaceful time here as we celebrated Maggie's 11th birthday doing all the things she loves to do. A few things about this episode. 1st, just because the rules say you can run a generator from 9am until 8pm doesn't mean you have to... just saying. I...
If we could only travel with one chair... which one and whyIf we could only travel with one chair... which one and why
If we could only travel with one chair... which one and why
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We travel with more than one camping chair in our Ekko... but IF WE COULD ONLY TRAVEL WITH ONE.... WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? After 30 years of RV travel it's safe to say we've been through some outdoor chairs. Over the years we've found what we think is the perfect combination for us. Not the perfect chair but the perfect combination of chairs. So which one? The answer might surprise you. Chairs I...
Mingo Falls is worth it but don't make a wrong turnMingo Falls is worth it but don't make a wrong turn
Mingo Falls is worth it but don't make a wrong turn
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In Cherokee, NC there's a great short hike called Mingo Falls. It's up steps and along the side of a stream as you climb to the viewpoint of what is bound to be a surprisingly big waterfall. But be warned, driving there is not as simple as Apple or Google Maps directions. The parking location for both is wrong and the sign across one of the bridges will tell you just that.
1-Pot Cast Iron Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice Recipe1-Pot Cast Iron Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice Recipe
1-Pot Cast Iron Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice Recipe
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Elkmont Campground Great Smoky Mountains Dodging RaindropsElkmont Campground Great Smoky Mountains Dodging Raindrops
Elkmont Campground Great Smoky Mountains Dodging Raindrops
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A little rain never stopped us... but a lot of rain... and hail?... still didn't stop us. Nestled right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Elkmont campground has so much to offer. The nature that comes with being in the Great Smoky Mountains and minutes away from all the restaurants and shopping you can stand to enjoy. And sometimes when it rains a lot that's a great thing to have nearby. Cha...
Pop-up Fire Pit vs. Solo Stove For Camping // Which One?Pop-up Fire Pit vs. Solo Stove For Camping // Which One?
Pop-up Fire Pit vs. Solo Stove For Camping // Which One?
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We test out the 2 most popular camping fire pits, the Pop-Up Fire It and the Solo Stove Ranger… in a real world camping experience… with purchased wood. There are PROS and CONS for each one... we'll show you what they are and let you know.. If we could only travel in our RV with just one... which one would it be. 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 〰️〰️ LINKS TO ITEMS REV...
Smokemont Campground Great Smoky Mountains In Our Small RVSmokemont Campground Great Smoky Mountains In Our Small RV
Smokemont Campground Great Smoky Mountains In Our Small RV
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We get the question all the time... why do you love to travel so much. As we begin to explore the NC side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park we do our best to talk about it. 00:00 We hit the road again after 2 months at home 05:45 Arriving at Smokemont campground at GSMNP 10:12 Rainy morning at the campsite 11:42 Breakfast in Cherokee at Peter's 13:47 Hiking to Mingo Falls 17:59 Campsite...
Denago Commute 1 - Premium eBike With A Not-So-Premium PriceDenago Commute 1 - Premium eBike With A Not-So-Premium Price
Denago Commute 1 - Premium eBike With A Not-So-Premium Price
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We are always on the lookout for the perfect eBike for our RV trips. Denago sent us this bike to review and I've got to tell you it comes close to being perfect with just a few things I'd like to see a little different. Denago's website: denago.com/ Product Link: denago.com/products/denago-commuter-model-1-step-thru-ebike To Get A Discount As Our Viewer Use Discount Code: VANTREKKINGlifestyle
RV STICKERS, SWOOPS AND STRIPES??? WHY SO MANY?RV STICKERS, SWOOPS AND STRIPES??? WHY SO MANY?
RV STICKERS, SWOOPS AND STRIPES??? WHY SO MANY?
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After 2 years of looking at all the stripes, swoops and stickers on the Ekko we decided it was time... time to get her naked... or as they call it DeBadged! 🏪 Our Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle
We Want To Meander Home When A Trip Ends... but...We Want To Meander Home When A Trip Ends... but...
We Want To Meander Home When A Trip Ends... but...
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Every time an awesome multi-month trip comes to an end we say it... we're going to take our time going home. But this always happens! Is it just us? Watch the 2024 Florida Trip: 👀 ua-cam.com/play/PLH7kGXU1bBIl-8Y9GazfgemcHoRMVSGcN.html 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 〰️〰️ LINKS TO THINGS WE USE 〰️〰️ (to make it easier for you & help our channel) 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️...
Is That A Shark? And We're In Inflatable Kayak! // Shell Island Preserve PaddleIs That A Shark? And We're In Inflatable Kayak! // Shell Island Preserve Paddle
Is That A Shark? And We're In Inflatable Kayak! // Shell Island Preserve Paddle
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We knew it was going to be windy... we knew it was going to be paddling back against the tide... but we inflated our Bote Zeppelin kayak and headed out on a self-guided excursion to Florida's Shell Island Preserve. 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 〰️〰️ LINKS TO THINGS WE USE 〰️〰️ (to make it easier for you & help our channel) 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰...
EKKO not as nimble as Travato or Revel... but can you get around big cities?EKKO not as nimble as Travato or Revel... but can you get around big cities?
EKKO not as nimble as Travato or Revel... but can you get around big cities?
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When you're traveling and all you have is your 24-foot RV that thinks it's a van how do you get around to go site seeing, shopping and just running around in a big city... like we needed to do in St Petersburg, FL. Well, the short answer is... you make it work.
Florida Camping Keeps Getting Better Here In The GulfFlorida Camping Keeps Getting Better Here In The Gulf
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Maybe it was because we didn't want to go home... maybe it was the perfect sunny weather in the middle of winter... or maybe we just love Ft De Soto in St Petersburg, FL... whatever the reason we were lucky and diligent and just kept adding days to our stay at what has to be one of the most beautiful county campgrounds and parks in the country. Join us today for 3 of those days... we move sites...
The Birds Of Fort De Soto FloridaThe Birds Of Fort De Soto Florida
The Birds Of Fort De Soto Florida
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  • @dennysisk1100
    @dennysisk1100 7 годин тому

    Texas roadhouse 👍

  • @lisabritt4284
    @lisabritt4284 10 годин тому

    Happy birthday Maggie you lil sweetie 🎉❤

  • @stanw909
    @stanw909 11 годин тому

    I tried talking my kids into becoming meteorologists . I told them that they never have to be right and get paid anyway. Especially heer in Socal. BTW , From she to me put in one your songs. Beautiful song. Beautiful vocal and beautiful arrangement. Better hit her up for your royalties 😂..

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 12 годин тому

    I've always heard that Cades Cove was a beautiful place to bike ride when they are closed to cars. Now you have shown me just how beautiful it really is. The other ride was beautiful too. Love the wildlife minus the snake. I have one fear in life and it is snakes! I'll probably dream about that one in your video tonight! Thanks for that! :)

  • @jdmather5755
    @jdmather5755 14 годин тому

    Switch bikes or batteries at the halfway point to even out energy use to propel Owen around the loop. 😮

  • @angelabennett2941
    @angelabennett2941 17 годин тому

    Glad the tornados missed you! The bike rides looked really fun. Happy birthday to Maggie!

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 18 годин тому

    Very nice! we took our two boys there years ago when we were camping! Then they grew up and both have such different schedules! Blessed with 4 beautiful grandchildren. Definitely want to take them to the aquarium and such.

  • @rmpenning7541
    @rmpenning7541 19 годин тому

    I so appreciate your low-key, helpful, and entertaining videos! You two were the first to introduce us to the EKKO. We now own our own. 😊 So a question: after finding the closet to be of little use for hanging clothes, we took out the closet rod and, at this point, decided to use several soft-side bins to place folded clothes in on shelves my husband built for that space. Lynn, how do you pack your clothes? They always look good vs. no wrinkles! Maybe you have a video on your storage tricks…? Please do tell. Thanks! 😊

  • @kathrynh9911
    @kathrynh9911 21 годину тому

    Looks delicious. Can you send a link for that particular stove/griddle? Please

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle 8 годин тому

      It's available at Walmart. Here's a link: www.walmart.com/ip/5028014375

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 День тому

    Great video! I wanted to ask you but I forgot to ask about the bacon was it bacon bits or cooked bacon because I to try it. I was thinking of using bacon but I wasn’t sure which to use. Or it doesn’t matter. I love that soup. It’s my favorite of Panera.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle 23 години тому

      It was bacon that was leftover from the breakfast meal in Cherokee.

    • @victoriasolis6473
      @victoriasolis6473 20 годин тому

      Can you hook up this grill to the quick connect on the Ekko?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle 9 годин тому

      @@victoriasolis6473yes. Standard non-green bottle hose works. We use it that way some of the time. Often use the green bottles so we can cook at picnic table or away from van.

  • @angiedefreitas5060
    @angiedefreitas5060 День тому

    That's one lucky dog! Living her best life. Love it.

  • @tonyraby1515
    @tonyraby1515 День тому

    Red rat snake, not a Copperhead 😊

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 День тому

    Manatees, the gentle giants. Snakes, UGH, never! I wonder if they told you there were snakes?????

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 День тому

    Glad you enjoyed our Historical Town and beaches. Its a beautiful area, so full of history and many places to go! Enjoy!

  • @christinaputney659
    @christinaputney659 День тому

    Happy Birthday to Maggie!!

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 День тому

    Love that you were able to bike cades cove with no cars for a day! Just beautiful! And happy birthday Maggie! You deserve that chicken sweet pea :o)

  • @sandikuhlemann4341
    @sandikuhlemann4341 День тому

    This video has inspired me to try cades cove again. I was trapped in my car for hours on that loop a few years ago and swore I would never visit again. Cycling seems to be the way to go. Great video and I agree that your music is perfect.

  • @sloanschwindt9718
    @sloanschwindt9718 День тому

    This was a wonderful video! Enjoyed the bears, butterflies, snakes and Birthday Girl. Scary having that much rain and tornado warnings!

  • @sloanschwindt9718
    @sloanschwindt9718 День тому

    Happy Birthday Maggie! We have the same Blackstone griddle! Love it!

  • @larryvincent2098
    @larryvincent2098 День тому

    Another great adventure!! Beautiful scenery, accept for the snake !! lol !!Happy Birthday Maggie 🎉!! Oh yea the bears ! Where the rain lol ….. Sounds of the birds , beautiful … Wow the butterflies!!! Always enjoy your channel!! BS & BK & BC !!!!!!!

  • @phoenix5024
    @phoenix5024 День тому

    Wait, wait, wait....where did the graphics go on the EKKO?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle День тому

      Didn't see that video? 🤣. They are in the trash. We took them off and love it being "naked". ❤️😂👍

    • @phoenix5024
      @phoenix5024 20 годин тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle We went back and watched that video. Yeah the clean look is good. Thanks!

  • @jholcomb9532
    @jholcomb9532 День тому

    Loved all the wildlife! Amazing butterflies. Many Happy Returns of the Day to Maggie Girl.

  • @patkincaid8061
    @patkincaid8061 День тому

    Looks so nice and inviting. Beautiful place. I’ve been there once but looking forward to going again one day.

  • @robertb2468
    @robertb2468 День тому

    We call it what it is, Bear Shit.

  • @barbaracarlson7402
    @barbaracarlson7402 День тому

    Happy Birthday Maggie, you sure are a sweet girl. We toured Cade’s Cove some years ago and loved it but it would be awesome on bikes! We were in Texas earlier this spring and experienced some wicked storms.. Sure is scary any time but more so in an RV we feel. Really enjoying your trip in the Smokies, thanks for taking us along!

  • @RoadsofLife
    @RoadsofLife День тому

    Woo Hoo! Happy Birthday Waggy Maggie Magpie!! You don't look a day over five! And you act like one happy puppy! Stay away from those snakes and bears... we want you around for at least another 11 years! 💗 And you two better keep safe too! Wear little bells and carry pepper spray! You mentioned your generator wouldn't last very long. Is it too small or is something wrong with it? And that brings up a question I've had for a while... Can you run your A/C without the generator in the EKKO or will it not last that long without it? Tried to figure that out from the Winnebago website, but couldn't find an answer. Didn't know about butterflies and... um... well, you know. I do know the best way to tell if it's black bear is if it is small and contains berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear will contain little bells and smells like pepper!🤣 Stay safe and be seeing you!

  • @Deathbysubway
    @Deathbysubway День тому

    It's pronounced New Fun Land, not New Fin Lind

  • @karinwest919
    @karinwest919 День тому

    what a wonderful experience in Cades Cove! oh, the memories you make! This vid is my fave so far!

  • @lindao1327
    @lindao1327 День тому

    Thought I saw a black bear through the trees around 7.26! Great video guys. Happy Birthday sweet Maggie. ❤

  • @shellydennis2979
    @shellydennis2979 День тому

    U need a good month or so to your nl and take in all its beauti if you love the outdoors so many beautiful olaces

  • @shellydennis2979
    @shellydennis2979 День тому

    The boat tour is beautiful

  • @sandras1524
    @sandras1524 2 дні тому

  • @preplikeagypsy10
    @preplikeagypsy10 2 дні тому

    thank you so much! I'm getting one for my van, it's just me and my dog and I just wanna keep it simple

  • @741Buy_YT_Views_
    @741Buy_YT_Views_ 2 дні тому

    Love this improvement

  • @richardburguillos3118
    @richardburguillos3118 2 дні тому

    Ya just keep these amazing adventure videos coming… another beautiful location. Thanks for sharing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!!🎉❤🦴🦴🐾

  • @raybetts3795
    @raybetts3795 2 дні тому

    Hey y’all, loved the video. Happy Birthday to Maggie. Our Jake Dawg is thirteen and named after John Belushi’s character from the Blues Brothers movie. We’ve been to Cades Cove several times, always a great experience. Especially seeing wildlife. I’m pretty sure your snake was not a Copperhead. A Copperhead has markings that resemble a Hersheys Kiss. This was probably a water snake. But, good to be careful. Take care and travel safe. Don’t know if Owen knew the Carter Brothers but Danny Carter passed away today.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 2 дні тому

    Happy Birthday Maggie! Bike ride was awesome. We did the hayride, lots of fun and we didn't have to drive, just look. Spring time can be very risky! We love the store in the campground. visit it every year. in the fall! Happy Camping!

  • @kiwirose4196
    @kiwirose4196 2 дні тому

    Another amazing video - I just loved the butterfly segment - so beautiful. Happy birthday sweet Maggie, you are just 6 months older than our Maya ❤️

  • @karenenglish4900
    @karenenglish4900 2 дні тому

    It was great you saw so many bear. More often than not, we don't see them. Nice bike days!! Happy Birthday Maggie!

  • @thetravelingkites
    @thetravelingkites 2 дні тому

    Happy birthday, Maggie! 🎉 Question for you: do you think there’s enough overhead clearance at Cades Cove for a 10’ tall class B?

  • @AndyB718
    @AndyB718 2 дні тому

    Chilli and i can't help but be reminded of the Blazing Saddles scene. 😂

  • @timmartin4952
    @timmartin4952 2 дні тому

    Love the Smokies and Cades Cove. Thanks for taking us there. Just told my better half, I’d like to bike the loop like you all did. That was great! We have driven it countless times. Belated Happy Birthday to Maggie! Thanks for the great videos and allowing us to come along!

  • @BillandJulia615
    @BillandJulia615 2 дні тому

    Happy Birthday Maggie! 🎉 Your bike rides look amazing!

  • @skipmason8747
    @skipmason8747 2 дні тому

    Cades Cove is my wife’s favorite place. She loves going there. We visit about once a month if we can.

  • @bevbender3587
    @bevbender3587 2 дні тому

    What an adventure: bears and other wildlife, rain, flooding, tornadoes . Happy Birthday Maggie🎂🥳🎉

  • @rdrose61
    @rdrose61 2 дні тому

    Thanks... you did hit the bear lottery. We saw bears in the field as well but not as many as y'all. We encourage everyone we discuss GSMNP with to visit Cades Cove on bike on motorvehicle free Wednesdays. We too recently swapped our Blackstone griddle and our campstove for the Blackstone griddle campstove. A little tight on the griddle surface but 2 bulky items to store for 1 compact is great. Congrats Maggie...

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 2 дні тому

    Belated Happy Birthday to sweet Maggie!!!!! Y'all had a great trip despite the liquid sunshine. I'm thrilled that you saw and shared so many bears! We've never seen that many at one time. I had read about the mama with 4 cubs. I'm glad y'all actually saw them! Have a great week! Much love from SC, Jane ❤🙏

  • @ncwomanparker1708
    @ncwomanparker1708 2 дні тому

    🎉 Happy Birthday Maggie🎉

  • @davidstill7684
    @davidstill7684 2 дні тому

    Happy Birthday Maggie… Lots of great wildlife. I am jealous you got to ride Cades Cove. Did you stop at the church? Great video…. Love you guys! ❤

  • @billparks2788
    @billparks2788 2 дні тому

    yes a red rat or corn snake, the under side looks like indian corn