I’m retired so I can vacation anytime but I never go to the mountains on the weekends. I enjoy going to the mountains alone , it’s so peaceful and I just soak in the beauty. Y’all remember us when you pray. Love Friday’s Forever!

@cbhgirl1224

Жыл бұрын

How was the Clamping Tent area? Was it by the stream on the opposit side??

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving us a comment Wanda. We are praying. God bless.

Some onions cooked with the potatos would be even better…What a beautiful place…We are on vacation (finally) in Garden City SC. Always look forward in getting away from the routine of our normal schedules. I don't work, but did for over 23 years. Will be officially retiring next summer. Hubby plans on working 9-10 more years..but, we are grateful to be here and to enjoy a new day. Have a wonderful and blessed new week-:)

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

We hope you are enjoying Garden City and vacay! Thanks so much for sharing with us Lisa. God bless

@Momtocam1997

Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever We sure are . beautiful weather here.

Especially enjoyed the campfire with the sound of the river! Brought back a lot of great memories.

Thanks for your video. Just love going places with you online. It is a blessing for this 75 year old always at home alone Nana🥰

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Rhonda!

I am a retired nurse, and my husband is retired also. When our children were young we took them camping a lot. We miss those days. Time passes so quickly, enjoy today.

We enjoyed just not having to go in and touch a time clock relaxation and spending time with her son and daughter-in-law new adventures is the time for to relax and family

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Sherry.

For me, it’s being out in the beauty of nature, enjoying the rushing streams, the trails , wildlife and waterfalls. And the good food, of course.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Judith.

For us, it's the drive over the mountain and hitting the back roads. There is one pull off right before newfound gap that we stop every time. The view is unbelievable. I always thank the Lord for the gift of bringing me back.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

We know right were you are talking about Lloyd. Thanks for sharing.

The fireside chat, I had a similar conversation with my coworker the other day. That dopamine high you get from planning a trip and looking forward to a trip is the best feeling. But it’s also nice to get back to your normal routine of going home and working and doing it all over again to get the next trip planned. It’s all perspective.

Man those potatoes sure looked mouthwatering! Mike, that Milo's sugar free sweetened tea sure is some good stuff. The campground looked totally amazing. Glad you enjoyed your time there! Hug Big-T for me y'all. I love that little feller ❤.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rhonda! We appreciate your comment. Big t says hi! God bless.

Love seeing precious Big T again. Sure miss him!😊❤

My late husband and I always loved camping . We were always happy just having time to our selves.Seeing places we had never seen before.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the memories with us Jennifer.

Love the river RV spot and dinner right on the edge in a covered picnic table! Pretty pool area! We love the Montreal Chicken seasoning, just ate some on chicken legs😊! Burgers look great! Hello Big T!❤ He is such a sweet pup! What's best about taking vacation time is doing things you enjoy and if you take a week or more forgetting what day it is because you aren't in a hurry for the weekend! Thanks for showing this nice campground! God bless you both and T too!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Big T says hi. God bless

My wife and I have camped up there in A36 A28 and the tiny home. 2019 we met Pedro the bear! He came up to our rv, open our outdoor refrigerator looked in did not see any food and closed it! I caught that on security camera! The first time we saw him was the first night, I thought it was a raccoon that turned over the trash next door but I soon realized it was a BEAR! He proceeded to walk between us and our RV! I told the maintenance man about it and he said oh that's just Pedro! He said the bear goes threw A section across to B section and over to KOA! I loved the campground, but No internet and No phone service.😂😊 We love ya'lls channel!!!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome and thank you for sharing with us.

Thank you for letting us tag along on your adventures. We live at the beach in SE NC but enjoy the mountains very much too. Crisp fall or spring temps are the best. Safe travels and have fun. Our 3 rescued dogs say Woof to Big T.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Mark! Thanks so much for the comment and Big T says woof back at ya!

You folks have inspired my wife and I with your videos, so much so that we are seriously thinking about purchasing a RV Class B, similar to yours and hitting the road to explore the beauty of nature and Gods creation. Thank you for sharing your RV adventures, God Bless!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Make sure you take your time on choosing the right one. We are loving our 59G! God bless.

We enjoy you guys sharing all the beautiful campgrounds and ideas for our vacations. We're planning to be in Pigeon Forge in a couple weeks!I agree with you all , time flys by as the saying goes , and we truly should be thankful we have good jobs and blessed to he able to take a week to enjoy Gods beautiful creation!!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Jody! God bless

Another great video. Thanks. We love fried potatoes with ONIONS cooked in with them. AND smash burgers are wonderful. God bless you.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy! God bless.

When we get away to the mountains, we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and rest from work…and good eats and a little shopping! 😊 Enjoy the moment…great advice!

Literally had a turkey smash burger watching this episode, in your honor of course

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Haha sounds great Susan!

You are sweet people. I have been to Little Arrow many times. It is my favorite place. Great video

We were married in Gatlinburg the end of October 2001 and we always try to make it down there that time of year. We're both retired, but have part time jobs so we can make more trips. You all take care and hug that sweet Big T for us. We had a pug and miss her terribly. God Bless❤

@jenniferwood9349

Жыл бұрын

Going to have to try Milo's unsweetened tea. 👍

Hi 👋 your food looked really good. Hamburgers and potatoes. Yum. Thanks for taking us along. Was fun. God bless

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Kendra. God bless.

Thank you for tagging us along I enjoy watching your videos

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you watching our adventures Martha.

Great looking camp ground! Food looked delicious!! We love Big T....

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Debbie. Big t says hi!

Hey guys I just love your campsites 🏕️ by the River creak love smash Burgers 🍔 ok love you guys Take Care 👍❤️✌️🙏🏻

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Skippy! God bless.

Beautiful and peaceful

That looks like a nice campground. ❤

Lover boy the group songs working for the weekend.

Hey ya'll. Nice campground. Loved the covered picnic table area. This is my way of living. A river, smash burgers (thanks for sharing the blessing), taters, marshmallows, and a fire. 🔥 Always nice to get away for even a little while. My man, Big T, was hypnotized by that fire and was so cute cuddled up in his bed. Hey Big T 👋. Hugs and kisses to you.🤗😘 ❤. Loved another great video. Thanks for sharing.❤️ God Bless.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hi Renee! We always look forward to your comment. God bless!

We bought our Friday’s Forever Smoky Mountain Travel Planner for a week long trip in the Spring of 2022. Each night we wrote in detail what we did for the day. It is so fun to read our trip details and reminisce. Highly recommend doing this.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

That is so awesome and thank you for sharing with us. We appreciate the support of our adventures.

For seceral years in the 90s we camped there every summer with a bunch of our church friends. One summer we had 90+ people camping there. It was called Tremont Hills then. It was very nice but has been vastly improved since those days. Many great memories from there.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the memories Bart.

Mike you make the neatest fire at your camp site for y’all. And the places y’all camp at. Pet Big T for me.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Big T says hi!

You 2 are a breath of fresh air

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment Mary.

Really enjoy your content. And your focus on the smoky mountains and NC. It’s our favorite area for camping and hiking. We’re at Elkmont in about a week. Keep up the great work.

Looks like a very nice campground.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed our visit Diane. Thank you for the comment.

Nice campground. Big-T looking good as ever. 🐕❤️

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and Big T says hi to Miss Majestic!

Hey Mike and Karen I hope you all are doing well that's a very nice campground what I like about being retired in 9 months will be don't have to be in a hurry this whole world is got in a hurry for some reason can't wait take care

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! We are thankful for your friendship and thanks for sharing.

Another really cool place , thanks for sharing 🤗💕

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Gina.

I'm visiting the area in a couple of weeks with my sister and her husband. We visit a couple of times a year, and your videos give us so many ideas.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Glad our adventures are helpful and thank you for the comment.

Making memories is the best! I'm retired now and do miss not working.. But I have four little toddlers now .. Thanks for taking us along.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Brenda.

We love to be able to eat a nice meal and do things with our family without a schedule.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

I love that river!! And for me it’s just being in the beautiful mountains. Going to places that’s been a tradition in my family for decades .. the food!!!! And most importantly just hanging out with my wife.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hey Grant! Thank you for taking time to comment.

What a nice campground. Love the river and yes the picnic table under the shelter is a nice thing to have to enjoy. Always look forward to your adventures and the beautiful Smokey mountain area!!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andi!

Thanks so much for the video! Loved it 😊

Little River Campground is another nice campground in Townsend. They have a farm/ranch that adjoins the campground that has exotic animals. Very peaceful.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for another wonderful video! I have never heard of this place and now I definitely want us to camp there in our van now! 💙

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Alesha. Thank you for leaving us a comment.

Great campsite guys! The burgers and potatoes looked so yummy! 😋We haven't had a real vacation in 5 years. I understand what you mean about having something to look forward to. I would love to get down that way this Fall! Thanks for sharing Mike & Karen! 💞

Yes, vacations.. or even day trips can be so relaxing!! We love the smokies!! Also , the beach!! A little sightseeing, and some good food tops it off!!!🥰

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great Kandy - thank you for the comment.

God thank you. Oh dear lord you just said "sweet tea"

Love watching you cook on the Blackstone. I got one for Christmas, but I haven’t used it yet. I’m excited to try your smash burgers and those potatoes.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

We know you will enjoy it Teresa.

Great vlog Karen and Mike . Looking forward to another smokey Mountian adventure.

to your question. beautiful views. great people. knowledge. great food. love. aspiration to know that life is here now. life is not more green on the other side of the hill. you make life green here because god put you here.

We are taking our grandsons there in June! So excited! Thank you for the review!!!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Bob and we know you will enjoy your stay. Our pleasure!

Your dinner looked amazing! As far as getting away on vacation, my wife and I want to get out and see the beauty that God has blessed us with here in America! Heading to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in July for a week of camping, and then we hope to make a trek to the Rocky Mountain area and the Moab, Utah area next year after we retire. Enjoy the rest of your camping adventures this year!

Nice video! Total respect for you all and the prayer before eating. My wife and I also pray before a meal. Sadly to many don't. God bless!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Shannon. God bless.

@shannontoney1007

Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever❤

Hey Mike and Karen...I like my cereal a little soggy too! Love the Great Smoky Mountains and love to watch your adventures. Townsend is so beautiful!!!!!♥

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Angela.

I live five minutes from little arrow and know we are blessed do not take it for granted

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

We know some folks who camp there every visit. We drove through there our last visit to check it out. Are there people who don't like fried potatoes? I dont think I'd trust them 😄. Give Big T i big squeeze for us. Hope yall have a great work week.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Other than the price we really enjoyed our stay. Larger sites and the option to be on the river is nice. Yes, trust & like of potatoes must go together haha. Big T says hi. God bless!

We really enjoyed this video. We have camped there several times and were actually in the same site in 2018. You mentioned bears. When we were there a few years ago, Little Arrow had regular dumpsters by the bath house, not the new bear proof bins they have now. I came out of the bath house one night and walked back to our site and wondered why everyone in the campground was staring at me. Little did I know there was a mama bear and two cubs inside the dumpsters as I walked by haha. Thankfully, they were more interested in the trash than me. We look forward to returning in the future. Safe travels and God bless y'all.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is so cool! Thank you for sharing with us. God bless.

I love the Townsend area... What a lovely place... thx for sharing! ❤

You guys are so sweet. I enjoy watching your videos

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment Dollie!

I enjoy hitting the road, looking forward to any trip I go to rest is one thing I like also enjoying eating local food were ever I go

Thanks for the video! We stayed there in one of the tiny houses about a year ago. We loved little arrow! I have got to try those potatoes on our blackstone!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donnie!

Mike& Karen Your planner is great to have I always use ours. We pack it in the car door before we take off! Enjoy your adventures , and Thanks for taking us along.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Mary! Our pleasure and thanks so much for supporting our adventures.

I was there last Saturday to visit family. They rented the tiny homes and we had the pavilion for a after wedding party. What a beautiful resort. My family from NH enjoyed it immensely. I live in Pigeon Forge, but I might have to go and stay with our tent ⛺

I know what you mean about wishing your life away. I retired early after 20 years of teaching school and I still look forward to the weekends. Harold still hasn’t retired, he is a contractor, and loves what he does. I loved teaching, but it was time to retire. We go on adventures outside of where we live in Nashville. Harold and I go out in the country and go down country roads and explore. One time, for example, we saw the most beautiful peacocks. One walked right up to our SUV. it was fun. We have seen all kinds of interesting things. The mountains in the Gatlinburg area are our favorite adventures. We also enjoy our adventures at the beach on the Gulf of Mexico, but the mountains are our favorite. Can’t wait to come up in September to celebrate Harold’s birthday. We are going to go on some of your adventures, like Grandfather Mountain. I will try not to wish my life away by living for trips or the weekends. A good thing to think about. 😊 Gail Taylor

Love this place. Thank you all for sharing your trips with us! My husband and I want to do this when I retire from work.

Pretty place 😊enjoyed watching

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Alice.

We like being out in nature and walking the trails when we are camping. Georgia State Parks and Corps of Engineers campgrounds are our favorites.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great Dan!

👍👍👍👍

We always enjoy watching Friday's Forever, just finished watching this Great Adventure!❤

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Ellen. We appreciate you!

Mike n Karen, I really like that place, It was so nice, Thank you for taking us along with you, Hugs n Love to you 3, Big T

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Hi MsSusie! Our pleasure and thank you for the comment. God bless. Love back at ya!!

I love my marshmallows like he does and the burgers looked good

I wanna say thank you for this review on little Arrow I had asked y’all back on a couple videos if you’ve ever stayed there and you said you were gonna try and you did. We’re from Florida & never been to Townsend TN and we’re coming up there in June for two weeks to stay at Little Arrow and I’m so thankful for your honest review and we’re so thankful for y’all giving us insight on beautiful campgrounds & beautiful adventures. We wish y’all so many more beautiful blessings to come.🙏🏻💜💙

What a beautiful site, loved hearing the river ❤ As a retired couple its nice to be able to take off when we feel like it, we have worked hard to be able to do this. Your dinner made me hungry 😋😊 Hey Big T🥰🐾 Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤗 God bless

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Pamela. Big t says hi!! God bless.

I’ve been waiting for this one! I really want to go stay in one of their Glamping tents.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

They looked really nice Tiffany.

Awesome campground! I’d love to stay there sometime. 😍⛰️ Visiting a beautiful place (like the Smokies), having some downtime with my family, and eating good food is what I look forward to most while on vacation. Karen, I agree with you, it’s nice to have things to look forward to, but it’s also important to live in the moment because time does go by so fast. Y’all’s meal looked yummy! We like Montreal Steak Seasoning too. Hey, Big T! 👋🏻🧡🐾

The food looked Ah Mazing .That Big T is sooooo cute 😍 💓

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment JoAnn. Big T says hi!!

Enjoy yalls adventures , makes me want to be back in the smokies ! We go every year for leaf season and that one week really is amazing and helps keep us sane lol ! anyone that hasn't seen the smokies in late October really needs to make the trip !

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment Mike.

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Glad you did check it out. It is a place I've looked into but never have stayed. Went as far as going in and getting information from them. I like that it's next to the park in Townsend just between Cade's Cove and Gatlinburg. Big T looked so chill at the campfire. Those fire pits are nice. Your riverside spot was perfect. Thanks once again for showcase another campsite and sharing your experience.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment David. Big t loves to chill by the fire on his mom's lap.

Great video! You guys are truly the sweetest people. We try to go once a year to the smokies,twice if we can and I hope someday we can see you and say hi!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment Rochelle. We sure hope to meet you sometime!

We enjoy just getting back to nature whether it’s the beach, the mountains or in the woods. God’s beautiful design work is so evident in nature! We’re visiting Little Arrow this weekend and attending the Bigfoot Festival! This will be our first visit to Little Arrow and the festival.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Have a great time Otis and thanks for the comment.

Mike & Karen (and Big T too). We love your videos so much! We drove through Little Arrow earlier this year while staying at KOA. Not to sure about the additional fees, but certainly does look like a nice place overall. Thanks for the review. Please keep them coming. Safe travels!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Aww - thank you so much John.

Thanks for taking us along. Living in Indiana don't get down very often. Safe travels

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Michael. Thank you for the comment.

Your smash burgers looks delicious! Fried potatoes are my favorite and my oldest granddaughter loves them too. I love your videos, my mom was from Sylvia North Carolina and an amazing cook. I am hoping someday soon we will get back down to the Smokie Mountains and camp at one of the campgrounds. Thank you for sharing your videos ❤

Wow very nice campground ⛺️ and love picnic tables under shed and views of river. Thank You sharing your video. 🫶🏻🥰 Hi Big T

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment. Big t says hi!!

Mike and Karen, really enjoyed your video! I was getting sleepy listening to the river. What a beautiful campground and scenery! Loved your fireside chatt. I'd always keep wishing for the weekend to be here because, in the past I couldn't wait till Saturday got here to go enjoy my Saturday night out at The Pickin' Parlor where my friend Roger Springer gave me lifetime tickets that didn't last a lifetime to all the shows there. I got to meet some of my favorite Country Music Singers. I guess I was wishing my life away on that. Mike, I love Peeps and wish I had some way to roast me some marshmallows. Big T always puts a smile on my face. I love smashburgers and yours looked so good and so did your potatoes. Love y'all and God Bless!❤️❤️❤️

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing with us Carla. Big t says hi! God bless and sending much love back at ya!!

@carlavision6143

Жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever you're welcome! Please give Big T a big hug and smooch from Jr and me.

We have driven by that campground many times . Now we know what it looks like. Nice river side site. We enjoyed your fireside chat. About to start packing up to head down for some camping in Cades Cove. This will be the first trip with the Class A.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and we hope you have a great trip!!

Was there last week at the KOA.

Your videos always make me hungry!

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Haha so sorry!

I think it’s funny I am actually going to be in A38 in September. I hope I can put a 32 foot fifth wheel in that spot. I noticed y’all just had a little van but I do you have to say I can’t wait to see the river coming from Texas. Thanks for the video and I agree on the fire pit.

The IGA sells firewood!

Just found you both and not sure if diamond jacks was there but it is a little cafe we just ate at! Cute and good! It is close to the office in little arrow

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found us Deborah.

Lived in Maggie Valley NC for 5 years its the very best

Smash burgers are the best. For some unknown reason they taste better than fat burgers. Fried potatoes, one of my favorites. What a nice campground. You are living the dream.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing with us!

Eating good food.

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

Good Deal once again Guys. We have stayed at Little Arrow a couple of times. We like the b side, it has a little more room, and there buddy sites are really nice. You can make a hamburger and can potatoes look like a ribeye and baked potatoes. We are going to Anchor Downs next month, If your not busy ,drop by. I'll send you the dates later. Give Big T a hug for us, and take care. Tony & Jeannie

@FridaysForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing with us! Thanks and stay in touch. Big t says hi!! God bless

Enjoy your videos How to Enjoy your life Live in the moment and love with no restraints Realize take things slowly and appreciate the small and simple things is not wasting time Drink the coffee or tea or your favorite drink one sip at a time Spend time with your friends on the phone or in person and do not be in a hurry Do not worry about the weather Don’t take it all to seriously But if you take it seriously let it be this - social time with family and friends This is not a rehearsal This is not a test This is not a practice run THIS IS YOUR LIFE Do not disregard how rare it is