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@marmeedoll
Жыл бұрын
Great video. My heart stopped when you mentioned Water Rock Knob. More than 62 years ago a real mountain girl took me up there. She was a local girl and I an outlander. She grabbed my lapels and kissed me hard. "You're mine", she said. The marriage lasted until last year when she passed. I and our daughters drove through the clouds to lay her ashes there on a typical Smoky Mountain day. Water Rock Knob now has an information center, restrooms, paved parking not like the wild and lonely place where we courted. The very name is enough to flood me with so many memories of all those years together. Thank you so much.
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of stuff we love to see on our channel ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing that with us We appreciate it 🙂 She sounds like an amazing woman!
@kutsbothways
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Went to Ghost Town in the Sky in 1963 with my Aunt and Uncle, surprised it still looks as good as it does after being closed down for years. Love the Smokies. We saw "Unto These Hills" the play based on the Cherokee people that same trip and I will never forget it.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some awesome memories! Somebody owns the park now and they're thinking about reopening it soon. Thanks for watching 🙂
@lisagooding1184
2 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled across your page and I’m so happy I did! I love the summary you give on the locations in a short video, then links to longer more in-depth videos. I wish all KZitemrs’ did this. Thank you so much for the informative videos!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed the video! We have 3 parts to this series right now. We're still working on uploading the full length videos to all the locations and part 3. Thank you for watching hope you stick around we upload weekly 😁
@odessaodyssey
2 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful historical hike! 👌👍👏. Thanks for sharing 🙌👌👏
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
So many awesome locations in the Smokies! Thanks for checking the video out 🙂
@audee6392
2 жыл бұрын
a very informative video... thank you for sharing such lovely hidden gem in this beautiful forest mountain... love to see antique items...
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@papawinthewoods
2 жыл бұрын
I had to come here and see the steam engines for myself. The second one is a lot like the one we found in Big South Fork. Just a firebox and boiler used to power a logging operation. Nice! I loved the other locations, especially with your commentary adding so much knowledge to each place. I was actually a visitor 2 different times to Ghost Town many years ago. They also had the steep tram going up there too. Really good video. I absolutely enjoyed it thoroughly!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope you get a chance to come back one day and maybe check them out for yourself! We've actually done two more videos like that if you want to check those out lots of other cool hidden locations in the Smokies as well 😁 really glad you enjoyed the video!
@hikingwithadhdbrain2022
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great informative video! Wish you a great week!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@Petragoesoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for showing those history places! Great video and information. Have a nice day.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@RoadtrippinwithTakacs
2 жыл бұрын
Another great set of places, N&R! Clear and informative. A little for everyone. 💪
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
We had a lot of fun tracking these down! Especially that first steam engine in the rain little bit of a thunderstorm on my way out. Thanks for watching 🙂
@BackpackingwithBuckley
2 жыл бұрын
Great storytelling and even better for me to learn a little about the area!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Those places were so fun to find! Glad you enjoyed the video hopefully next time you're in the Smokies you can check them out!
@lynnwasdin3731
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching! I'll be adding these things on my "go see" list.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely hope you get to find them all we had a great time searching for them! If you haven't already consider subscribing we got a lot more Smoky Mountain content coming 🙂 Thanks for watching!
@AlphaTraveler1
2 жыл бұрын
What you said is right, there are so many gems in The Smokies!👍
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes there are! Appreciate you watching 🙂
@truenewengland
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, fascinating bits of historical information there. Great video! 😃
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😀
@wayneboyd2682
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing these hidden gems. I look forward to checking these out.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you glad you enjoyed it! If you haven't already check out part 1 we go find 6 more hidden gems in that video. Thanks for watching 🙂
@docbrown6550
2 жыл бұрын
Another Great one, Thanks, Stay Safe 👍💖💖
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂 we appreciate it!
@TheBourbonVan
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so much great information! We loved seeing the steam engine and boiler and thanks for telling these stories!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊 just released the full hike to the grapeyard ridge steam engine and directions on how to find it. If you ever want to try to find it. Thanks for watching 🙂
@BeCCaWhere2GoNext
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! thanks for showing us the hidden gems in GSM! enjoyed watching!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊 we definitely had a good time finding all of these places! Thanks for sharing!
@NicoleHikesalot
4 ай бұрын
we'll be back in the Smokies soon here! Thank you for showing me these hidden treasures.
@NickandRachel
4 ай бұрын
Awesome I hope you get the track down some of these 😁 I know we had a good time doing it!
@TylerandKari
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome information. Love history and want to explore more of the Smokies.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 the Smoke's our special place and we really love them! Hopefully you get a chance to find some of these locations one day. Thanks for watching 🙂
@marciastraublund5213
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed you series on the Park! We certainly will go exploring
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm really glad you enjoyed the videos! 😁 We definitely had a lot of fun making them and finding all of these places! We upload every Friday so don't be a stranger 🙂 really love hearing from you guys!
@SaltyVetAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
What a fun video! Thanks for sharing and you make me want to get out that way even more. You guys rock. 🤞
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get a chance it's awesome! Thanks for watching 🙂
@OutOnTrail
2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy the history in your videos on the Smoky Mountains... Love the story behind the steam engine in the creek 👍
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! 😀 that was history we heard online about why the steam engine is in the creek. but when we hiked out we talked to a park ranger and he told us completely different story. who knows? but I guess it's going to remain a mystery!
@OutOnTrail
2 жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel Pretty fascinating how historical accounts can vary so dramatically, even when it comes to relatively recent history... Thanks for sharing!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
@@OutOnTrail the ranger was telling us that that particular engine didn't have a steering wheel so he put reins on it kind of like you would a horse. And it got off course he wasn't paying attention and didn't pull hard enough left and it went over the edge.
@SomeplaceOrAnother
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome finds 😃 The story about the tractor was the best 😂
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed tracking down all those locations! Yeah we out that was hilarious 😂 Thanks for watching 🙂
@augu_3st613
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the series! Ik it isn't easy finding some of this stuff, great work!!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Might start working on part 3 here in the next couple of months! We had fun tracking all of them down. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@costat9995
2 жыл бұрын
First of all … wonderful detailed presentation!!! Great shots…and the place? Aaaaaawesome!!! So much green all over! Definitely I will pin that in my Google map 😊
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed the video! We definitely had a lot of fun finding all these places. Hope you get a chance to see them one day! Thanks for watching 🙂
@Midwesttravels74
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome video! We love all of your videos ☺️
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you we really appreciate it 🙂 if you haven't already consider subscribing we got a lot more Smoky Mountain content coming! Thanks for watching 🙂
@AmericasParks
2 жыл бұрын
Quality video! Fantastic production and valuable content. Fascinating to watch... places that I'd enjoy exploring!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir means a lot coming from you! Hope you get a chance to check some of these places out one day they are really cool to see! Thanks for watching 🙂
@DMSAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Always kudos to Rachel to be able to deliver all that information so clearly and all in one take... that's gotta make editing a little easier!! Cool places for sure!!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah she definitely makes my job a lot easier! She's come a long way for sure. Thanks for watching hopefully if you visit the Smokies you can check some of these places out!
@DMSAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel Actually, we may be checking out Anakeesta at the end of November!! My wife found out about it and i was like.. ya i know that place! An adventure with Nick and Rachel did a while video on it!! 😀
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty cool spot! Lots of restaurants and places to eat and drink up there. If you guys have any questions this messages on Instagram
@lindahaefele3531
2 жыл бұрын
What an Awesome Job . Very interesting. Would love to visit.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 if you haven't already consider subscribing! Thanks for watching 🙂
@OurNationalAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
What a great collection of places. Loved the mist rising just outside the plane hike and great info on the "living spirit " of the great smoky mountains!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
We really enjoy the foggy hikes! And what an honor to be called that really enjoyed learning about his story! Thanks for watching 🙂
@romanandfizah
2 жыл бұрын
Such great video guys, awesome footage and trendy ! New subscribers from Fiza & Roman ♥️♥️
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking our video out! Appreciate you watching 🙂 welcome to the channel 🌲
@marlyn8864
2 жыл бұрын
Just love this video! Can't wait to find all these locations this year!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get a chance to find them all!
@EntoManOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I subbed and am looking forward to the next one while I check out your older videos. Good stuff!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you we really appreciate that 🙂 definitely check out the first video we did 6 more cool hidden gems hidden in the Smokies. Welcome to the channel don't be a stranger we really enjoyed hearing from you guys 😀
@OutsideComfortZone
2 жыл бұрын
Great video of a great park. I did the Grapeyard in the past, but definitely need to get to the others. Thanks, ya'll!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get a chance to find the other ones! Thanks for watching 🙂
@richardbforaging6060
2 жыл бұрын
Love all the history. Putting these on my list for sure. Keep up the good work ❤️
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
The Smokies are filled with lots of Rich history! Hope you get to check them all out. Thanks for watching 🙂
@LetsGoLiz
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have hiked to the plane crash but I am going to check out the abandoned steam engine! I remember seeing commercials for Ghost Town when I was a kid but I never got a chance to go! Thank you again for sharing!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely check out both steam engines! I wish I got to go to Ghost Town in the sky when I was a kid! Thanks for watching 🙂
@evandorco5193
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice definatly going to check this out
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
It's really fun tracking all those locations down! Really enjoyed finding the steam tractor engines!
@RollinIsbell
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the Hidden Gems. It's the only way I'll see some of those as these old knees wouldn't enjoy some of those trails.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 🙂 glad you enjoyed the video
@eddvii79
2 жыл бұрын
Love the Mountains 🏔
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Same here 🙂
@KempOutside
2 жыл бұрын
Love the history lessons you give with these places. Great video!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! This video was definitely fun to make. Thanks for watching 🙂
@SantosChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, you guys are so close to 7K!!! Love finding hidden gems. Not use to seeing Rachel with her hair down. Crazy that the steam engine is still there. Surprised someone didn't take it and put it in their backyard. Probably too heavy. Ok, I don't feel so bad that I did a video in a cemetery. So who's idea was it to start the channel you or Rachel? This reminds me of the plane from the TV show of Lost. Ghost Town Village is totally up our families alley. Oh no, it's closed now. This is like us looking for weird and wacky places. It is like a treasure hunt. Thanks for showing us around.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah we're almost there! Crazy it's been there over a 100 years. I definitely didn't feel bad about it it was an honor to talk about that man! It was my did I had to talk Rachel into doing it with me lol it started out maybe just wanting to learn how to edit film. There's videos on KZitem of people actually breaking into the theme park but we weren't going to do that. Thanks for watching 🙂
@danielsmith-ze3wy
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for the video
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
@MetroOnTheMove
2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! You guys really get out there and discover some interesting places. Have not heard of a few of these and look forward to exploring these areas more next time in the Smokys. I Like Rachel's explanation of the trail that leads to the plane wreck. You know personally how dangerous this place is and how easy you can get hurt. Good advice to new hikers exploring this trail. Thanks for sharing!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah we really enjoy tracking down all these places and learning the history behind them! Definitely know firsthand messed up my knee pretty good last time. Hope you get the chance to see some of these next time you're up there! Thanks for watching 🙂
@MetroOnTheMove
2 жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel Looking forward to hiking with you again my friends! Cheers
@YankeesOutdoorAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video 💪🤠👍
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you really appreciate that!
@michael_budda
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, lots of cool finds! I mean.... And two steam engines... That's great! The plane thing is unique, I assume no survivors?
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah we had a great time finding all of them! No sadly the pilot and the passenger died. Thanks for watching!
@michaelnewell6385
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Rachel does an excellent job hosting. Just a friendly suggestion I have thought about many times. A lot of time Rachel is near water and it’s hard to talk over the raging water. Have you ever considered a clip on FM Mic that would pick her voice up more than the water?
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate it! Sometimes it's hard to escape the rivers up there because there's so many lol. Also makes for a nice backdrop. We have considered getting the lapel mic before just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. We would only use it for videos like this we couldn't take it hiking it would just be way too much. We might get one for more of these documentary style videos in the future. We're always looking to make better quality videos and that would be next on the list we just bought a new camera and computer to edit with. Appreciate the suggestion!
@michaelnewell6385
Жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel I love the shots next to the rivers. So many rivers and so much water there. I’m just a real lover of the Smokies. The water in the background makes a great backdrop.
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
It is beautiful we love swimming in it!
@dickgetchannel2200
2 жыл бұрын
Good vlogging and thanks your sharing information? Greetings from Indonesia
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dickgetchannel2200
2 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for the next video mate
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
You should check out the first one we did! Six more hidden gems really cool locations
@waterfallmadman
2 жыл бұрын
Strange seeing those steam engines out in the middle of nowhere. Interesting.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
It was really interesting to find! Thanks for watching 🙂
@treyshockley9128
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@cruzward6469
2 жыл бұрын
Like hiking to crashed planes is definitely cool 😎 but crashed trains ✨Amazing✨
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Haven't ever seen a crashed Train!
@jasonrayfrisbie9050
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys!
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
THANKS!
@WALTERZOLNA
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some more cool locations to check out in the Smokies area. I'm surprised at how many small plane crash sites can be found in mountainous areas. But I guess it would be too difficult to extract the wreckage.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man we really appreciate it! Yeah it is crazy there's tons of them in North Carolina.
@marlyn8864
2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! I've really enjoyed both. There's so much history in the Smokies
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙂
@RandyPollock
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you really appreciate all your support 🙂 really means a lot! Hope you enjoyed the video🙂
@BisayaBoholana
2 жыл бұрын
Great video guyz
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙂
@marlyn8864
2 жыл бұрын
Love this video ❤
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@ronwashington8777
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
@SRFMF
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that steam engine driver really “went down” in history!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
😄 yes he did lol. Such a funny story! Thanks for watching we appreciate it ❤
@coleybest2223
2 жыл бұрын
That was pretty cool!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We had a good time!
@jasonfrisbie2597
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ThisHomeschoolingAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
We were SO CLOSE to that last one on our last hike! How far is the total hike for that one?
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Once you get to Forney Creek Trail you need to take a right down the hill and The Marked path is probably one tenth of a mile down the trail on the right. Once you find the PATH everything we read online says about two-and-a-half miles to the steam-engine off-trail. We will be uploading a full video on how to find it pretty soon. Thanks for watching!
@larrysepicmovies5044
2 жыл бұрын
Please tell us the story about the plane crash. Love to hear it.
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
If you go to our Smoky Mountains playlist on our Channel you can find the full length video and we tell you the story.
@larrysepicmovies5044
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very interesting. I drove all through that area back in 1967 but didn't hear any interesting stories like the ones you tell,
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Well I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! We have a third part to the hidden gems video on the channel as well. Also we just got back from a 5-day trip from the Smokies filming all kinds of new stuff it'll be coming out soon! So if you haven't already consider subscribing we appreciate you watching 😀
@loveloveholmes6198
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@ashleycoronado1986
2 жыл бұрын
2:55 I thought pennywise died but I guess hes back I wonder how you he survived.
@ashleycoronado1986
2 жыл бұрын
3:56 Is it me or does this remind me of Jurassic park
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Tasty tasty beautiful fear! - Pennywise
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashleycoronado1986 with all the fog and Lush Forest a little bit lol
@GeorgiaBassmaster
2 жыл бұрын
I work with your dad he sent me over here!
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Well thanks for checking the channel out!
@slowjunk2025
Жыл бұрын
I walked right past the train on forney creek trail that's crazy
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
It can be hard to spot if you don't know it's there It blends in really well! Will next time you hike it make sure to look down in the creek bed!
@slowjunk2025
Жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel forsure was going to hike it back in July but clingmans dome parking was full
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
Oh I thought you were talking about the one laying in the creek bed lol. There's one located right under clingman's dome as well. That one is a lot harder to find. If you need directions to both of them we have full length videos on how to find them as well on the channel.
@slowjunk2025
Жыл бұрын
@@NickandRachel yes I was on that trail back in 2019 and I attempted to go last July but the lot was full. I'll be trying next year again, I heard they're charging for parking now coming 2023 so maybe it'll be less packed
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
That would be nice if it was less packed! Most of the people taking up those parking spots are just passing through not really hikers. If you can do it just get there early and maybe go on a weekday we don't usually have any problems if we do that.
@GoneFeralWithSquidly
2 жыл бұрын
Great stories. 🦑
@NickandRachel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙂
@teddywright9395
Жыл бұрын
Pearl harbor tree in cage cuve
@NickandRachel
Жыл бұрын
The Pearl harbor tree is a pretty cool thing to see!
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