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Heart-Pounding Adventure in Cashiers, NC: Bears! on Cliffside Hike!

While we weren’t ready to take our giant RV down our road yet, we still managed to get away for our anniversary to Cashiers, NC. We explore the area and even go on a cliffside hike and encounter Black Bears! 🐻 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click to see all of the details related to this video below!
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00:48 Dropping Off Daisy at Grandparents
01:22 Highlands Road
03:05 Whiteside Mountain Hike
05:32 Reaching the Cliffside
07:40 Bear Encounter #1
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11:04 Hotel Cashiers
14:17 Exploring Cashiers, NC
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  • @johnmacias971
    @johnmacias9716 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary, thank you Chad for being understanding, caring and supportive with your Bride. Y’all are definitely a team couple.

  • @edpippin
    @edpippin6 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary I’ve survived 50 years this month and not sure how.

  • @ChangingLanes

    @ChangingLanes

    6 ай бұрын

    Congrats!!! 😀

  • @kipeast
    @kipeast6 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! That looks like a nice motorcycle route. Just Bear with Tara and her fears.

  • @melindachitty2638
    @melindachitty26386 ай бұрын

    We love Cashiers area. Lake Glenville is great to explore

  • @susandvorak4585
    @susandvorak45856 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary guys!

  • @mhawrysko
    @mhawrysko6 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning14916 ай бұрын

    So Tara doesn't just look like an angel, she really is one if she's put up with Chad for 9 years. Just funnin' ya buddy, I think you two were made for each other. Happy 9th and keep the good stuff coming.

  • @lot-a-timers4507
    @lot-a-timers45076 ай бұрын

    I have had numerous spots where ‘photographers’ would set up int he best spots and be there for a LONG time…I now just give them some time and then go over and ‘ask’ them to move so the rest of us can enjoy the view and take our photos…usually it goes OK…maybe some under the breath comments, but not usually a refusal…good for me…as long as all of us get to see it!

  • @katiap7065
    @katiap70656 ай бұрын

    OMG that little tail!!! I can never get enough Daisy footage!

  • @dianajdanj
    @dianajdanj6 ай бұрын

    As soon as you said heres a little clip, a charmen TP add came on. No joke.

  • @mountainman540
    @mountainman5406 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary

  • @juliebolduc802
    @juliebolduc8026 ай бұрын

    We have 8 acres and my sister has the adjoins 5.5 acres just off 28 North in Franklin. Those roads are SERIOUS!!

  • @davidaverill7041
    @davidaverill70416 ай бұрын

    We live in Colorado, so used to many outstanding views....This video is awesome. Never knew the type of country in NC..We'll need to plan a trip.

  • @travelingwithtroyandrhoda6442
    @travelingwithtroyandrhoda64426 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary! Great video!

  • @brantdallas4662
    @brantdallas46626 ай бұрын

    I taught bear safety classes for our employees worked in remote Alaska locations. The little bit of video that you guys got of the bears it seemed to me that they are very used to people. I do agree with Tara, Chad, you should have had your pepper spray out as soon as you saw the bear. Bears can run 35 MPH. That is about 50 feet per second. They accelerate super fast and the brush don't slow them down. One person can photograph, but the other should have had the spray ready. I hope this doesnt come across as hate, I just want to teach everyone. And there is so much more to learn. Bears are awesome and beautiful creatures. I'm glad you guys got to see them.

  • @donnaneeley9920

    @donnaneeley9920

    6 ай бұрын

    I live in S.W.Va.on a farm and we have a lot of bears in our back fields. Please be careful both of you and carry bear spray.

  • @texasmamaw6555
    @texasmamaw65556 ай бұрын

    Hmmm just like the one that got away ,,,,,,,lol.y’all were brave. Happy anniversary

  • @kathyline11
    @kathyline116 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary!! cool video!!

  • @donnaneeley9920
    @donnaneeley99206 ай бұрын

    Sorry this is late Happy Anniversary Chad and Tara!!🎉🎉🍾 Give Daisy a kiss from me!! She is the cutest little dog ever!!

  • @raoulroberts2024
    @raoulroberts20246 ай бұрын

    Tara, your elasticity of spirit is tremendous. When you bounce back, you really bounce back, leading the pack on that winding mountainside, into the path of black bears no less! Delightful, entertaining video as always. Good for you, Chad; it's a fact that cold, 12-hour donuts are still edible because they're well-preserved by their frosting.

  • @farmasinema
    @farmasinema6 ай бұрын

    I'm with Chad on this one, that doesn't look like 10 yards. Hehehe 😊

  • @markpillori
    @markpillori6 ай бұрын

    Costco sells a double pack of bear repellant. we keep them in our rv for all hikes. :)

  • @brucefollowell9848
    @brucefollowell98486 ай бұрын

    Hey guys just wanted to wish y'all a happy anniversary! Glad you were able to escape the mountain without getting caught attached by the bears

  • @hectordietsch1472
    @hectordietsch14726 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary, by the way, you both looks good playing the fiddles… lol

  • @bradsands4981
    @bradsands49816 ай бұрын

    I stayed at Cullasaja River RV park memorial day weekend for I believe 5 days last year. It was awesome. Very friendly owners. We had truck problems and they were very helpful with us if we need tools or a ride to the parts store. I think on Saturday they did like a potluck dinner with anyone in the campground that wanted to attend. They had probably 50/50 on full time residents and people coming and going but we got our 40ft toy hauler and had a spot on the water. Definitely somewhere I'd like to go back too. Brevard is a cool town too next time you're over that way.

  • @ChangingLanes

    @ChangingLanes

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that feedback! 😊

  • @bradsands4981

    @bradsands4981

    6 ай бұрын

    @ChangingLanes Happy Anniversary too. I love watching yalls videos and seeing new places hopefully I can visit sometime.

  • @darleneinch3392
    @darleneinch33926 ай бұрын

    Wow! Fantastic views! Glad you had a good 9th Anniversary getaway! Love all your videos! 💛

  • @rayduke7433
    @rayduke74336 ай бұрын

    Guys, we’ve had so many black bear encounters while hiking. They typically ignore us completely or will simply look our way and grunt then walk away. Even had a couple of momma bears with cubs and they didn’t bother us a bit. Now, we are cautious and don’t approach them but we don’t worry too much either. Great video and now a place I want to go.

  • @motorcycleden
    @motorcycleden6 ай бұрын

    Great video, guys! When you see the 2nd bear, Tara sounded like my wife would've. Such a beautiful area! Thanks for taking us along

  • @jeffreydavis4029
    @jeffreydavis40296 ай бұрын

    You drove right by the best kept secret in that area. Gorges state park between sapphire and whitewater falls. Place is awesome

  • @jamiestevenson2101
    @jamiestevenson21016 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary! Thats one of my favorite motorcycle roads (except when I got stuck in the pouring rain). We usually come up to Highlands from North Georgia.

  • @CaryCline
    @CaryCline6 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! Our son worked for a year at the Cashiers Chiropractic Center. We traveled to Cashiers several times Actually I believe he met his wife at the restaurant where you celebrated your anniversary. Didn't you love Victoria's Closet? Such a fun little town. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

  • @mcyoung2375
    @mcyoung23756 ай бұрын

    My family used to have a home in the Cashiers area. I have such fond memories of the area!

  • @2unruly
    @2unruly6 ай бұрын

    Tara on a bear site seeing tour....priceless!! Lol

  • @rickrichardson5329
    @rickrichardson53296 ай бұрын

    Tara I'm with you on the bears 🐻. I like looking at them from a safe distance. That area was beautiful and as you said it would be a fun ride on a motorcycle. Looking forward to the next video

  • @cam12566
    @cam125666 ай бұрын

    My wife and I are fairly used to black bear sightings here in California. I don't worry about them much unless I'm real close, which I have been. That said, I can appreciate why some are fearful. With rare exception, if you yield to them, it's pretty mutual. Happy Anniversary!

  • @Marilynlovesebiking
    @Marilynlovesebiking6 ай бұрын

    Stunning views. Thanks for showing us. I could never to that hike at my age and bad knees. Happy anniversary to you both. I think I would be very leery of a bear nearby. Oh, that is so rude of the tri pod photographers. They should have taken turns.

  • @ronelleglaza3095
    @ronelleglaza30956 ай бұрын

    Grand Teton, Jenny Lake hike… I catch movement along the side of the trail out of the corner of my eye. You’re not supposed to run from a bear? This girl took off like a shot and all advice went out the window! OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE. It was that close 😂

  • @cynditotemeierpowell3882
    @cynditotemeierpowell38822 ай бұрын

    Just a tip, we now always pull in our mirrors after a lady ran into mine with her head and then decided to smack it and she hurt her hand (good lawd lady!), she did not know I was sitting in the truck, I did ask her what the point of that was 😆 great video as usual! 🐻

  • @tomtanous8608
    @tomtanous86086 ай бұрын

    Mayhaw jelly is the best. Especially in a jelly roll. We use to pick mayhaws when we lived in Louisiana. We actually get Mayhaw jelly in Houston.

  • @stephencantbewrong8250
    @stephencantbewrong82506 ай бұрын

    Thanks for moving to thursday! Adds to the fun youtube TV night!

  • @robinogg5885
    @robinogg58856 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. Bears scare me too. What gorgeous sceneries!

  • @edandsharonmoreland
    @edandsharonmoreland6 ай бұрын

    A few years ago we were on the Laurel Falls trail in the Smokies and a momma bear and her two cubs crossed the trail and ran off.

  • @iamthundermug
    @iamthundermug6 ай бұрын

    Whitesaid mountain is great! I used to go camping with my HD limited every August in the mountains of NC. a little trivia about whiteside, mountain climbers climb the face of it except when peregrine falcons are nesting in the cliffs.

  • @leonajameson8902
    @leonajameson89026 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary. Thanks for bringing us along to see that beautiful part of the country

  • @1968alaskan
    @1968alaskan6 ай бұрын

    You 2 are definately gaining in popularity, when the black bears come to visit! :-) Little bit of excitement lets you know you are still alive! Glad you got a little bit of video. Good stuff.

  • @Brigand231
    @Brigand2316 ай бұрын

    That was quite that adventure! Congrats on nine years.

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins66636 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary, guys. Looks like ya'll picked a beautiful area to be in. Good to see ya'll out enjoying things. And most of all looks like Miss Daisy was glad ya'll got home. Again, happy anniversary , and I hope ya'll have many more to go. June will be 49 for us. God bless ya'll and stay safe on the road.

  • @HabitualButtonPusher
    @HabitualButtonPusher6 ай бұрын

    My folks always had a new to them Class A motorhome growing up. But when it wasn’t practical or just a weekend trip had a truck camper they would stick in the truck bed and roll out. In the spirit of that. You can find cheap used truck campers or even Aliners or Rockwood hardside campers with dormer things for more standing height in the low areas. They also work great for guest overflow for out of town guests.

  • @rickedwards6953
    @rickedwards69536 ай бұрын

    We ride our bikes from north metro Atlanta to ride the 64 and 107 past White Water Falls back in to Clayton, but we stop at Farmers Market for their BBQ Brisket and banana pudding, outstanding! You Guys are a hoot!

  • @snookrookie
    @snookrookie6 ай бұрын

    Highlands is always busy. Thats why we ride the motorcycle. We've stayed in seneca and ridden all these roads for many years. Favorite part of country.

  • @maranddoug
    @maranddoug6 ай бұрын

    We’ve been to that area years ago. Got lucky too!! It was at the time of the Shadow of the Bear!! Great video ❤

  • @mazie65
    @mazie656 ай бұрын

    Beautiful pictures

  • @raoulroberts2024
    @raoulroberts20246 ай бұрын

    Happy and blessed 9th anniversary to you.

  • @sylviaballi4540
    @sylviaballi45404 ай бұрын

    Great video. Planning a visit soon and this is so helpful. Appreciate you're hard work ❤

  • @TonyBenton0728
    @TonyBenton07286 ай бұрын

    Only 9… You young whipper snappers LOL ! Wait till you get 48 years behind you ! But they have been great..A couple of years were a little tough. Congratulations 🎉🎊 guys.

  • @delxlup
    @delxlup6 ай бұрын

    Hi Guys, glad you had a nice trip! As far as wildlife, try coming across a Moose at the same distance.... (Rocky Mtn Natl Park)

  • @barbarapalmer268
    @barbarapalmer2686 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! The scenery was spectacular. Always enjoy your videos. Safe travels

  • @Harley-ladyrider
    @Harley-ladyrider6 ай бұрын

    I agree with your wife, that bear looks like it was 10 yards (30 feet) away from trail. I would have been scared too!

  • @KevinandKimOutdoorAdventures
    @KevinandKimOutdoorAdventures6 ай бұрын

    Nice hike with some nice views.

  • @linak7155
    @linak71556 ай бұрын

    ❤Happy Nine year wedding, anniversary Chad & Tara!! 🥳 🎉 🎊 🍻 you have passed the five year mark. A lady once told me that after that, ur chances of staying together increase. Most likely unfounded, just keep loving at all times. The hike through the mountain trail looked like fun until the bear scare🐻 - 😱

  • @earlhunt2815
    @earlhunt28156 ай бұрын

    bear encounters spike the adrenaline. Over the years, My wife and I have encountered several bears. Without a doubt, the most dangerous was hiking in Shenandoah NP. A mama and two Cub on our trail. You know you're too close when you look into their eyeballs. That's the last time we hiked without bear spray.

  • @cwcolletti7163
    @cwcolletti71636 ай бұрын

    Try Cafe' Real (Ray-al) in Franklin, NC. Just north of Dillard, GA. Attached to a gas station, awesome cuisine with imported French bread.

  • @chasingdreamsinsteadofdoll3428
    @chasingdreamsinsteadofdoll34286 ай бұрын

    Happy Amniversary you two Love your videos Look forward to them every weel

  • @jimngina720
    @jimngina7206 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! We love this area...it's a must every few years or so when we visit N. GA, NC & the Smokies! We live in FL but the mountains are our happy place!!! ❤️

  • @jeffsteele1295
    @jeffsteele12956 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to the both of you ! Just beautiful sights everywhere you look , Thanks for sharing this with me I loved it .

  • @pamprice586
    @pamprice5866 ай бұрын

    🎉Happy Anniversary ❤ love you two❤

  • @TheAbrownie
    @TheAbrownie6 ай бұрын

    In the jacket and hat Chad looked like Billy Jack.

  • @jeffboquist3904
    @jeffboquist39046 ай бұрын

    Great show. Thanks a bunch.

  • @ahonea123
    @ahonea1236 ай бұрын

    Love the re-enactment! Wahahaha!😂

  • @corporealexistence9467
    @corporealexistence94676 ай бұрын

    As someone with Sarcoidosis I feel your struggle, but we must continue on.

  • @melissapeper4603
    @melissapeper46036 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary.

  • @grayfox9911
    @grayfox99116 ай бұрын

    Wow! How exciting to see the bear! I guess you know now that the black bears around here aren't going to hurt anyone unless you do something stupid, We are just lucky to even see one... :) 💗 Looked like a great hike! There's a great BBQ place in Cashiers that I used to ride to on the Harley when I lived near Atlanta. Yep, great roads on the bike!! Yes, the Tavern is a very good place. :) What a precious little girl dog.. ❤

  • @c.p.1688
    @c.p.16886 ай бұрын

    Great videos. I love watching these! I wish I would have never left NC. So much there.

  • @sandrapicard422
    @sandrapicard4226 ай бұрын

    You would’ve thought that bear was right beside you! Lol!!! Come live where i live you see them pretty much everyday!! It’s very pretty there. ❤❤

  • @GarthBnut2
    @GarthBnut26 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!!!

  • @debbiewilsomn4314
    @debbiewilsomn43146 ай бұрын

    Happy 9th Anniversary to you both.

  • @kevp6161
    @kevp61616 ай бұрын

    Looks like a must-see area for us! Great video, and belated Happy Anniversary to you both! 😃🍻🎉

  • @andrewbecker6207
    @andrewbecker62076 ай бұрын

    Love your videos🎉 Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉

  • @cherylnewell9912
    @cherylnewell99126 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your 9 years. It is 9 for us as well. But I'm remarried,my former husband died of cancer. My daughter lives im NC going there this summer with the RV and bikes.

  • @timalmich1964
    @timalmich19646 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary. That is such a cool place that you were at. Very beautiful scenery. I have never understood why people buy an rv and park it I just don’t get it. I like to go to different places. Thanks for the great video.

  • @garryhammond3117
    @garryhammond31176 ай бұрын

    Great video - What a beautiful part of the country! - Cheers!

  • @markhayes4730
    @markhayes47306 ай бұрын

    How about a video of before the nine years? How you met, what life was like before each other.

  • @elisekuhn762
    @elisekuhn7626 ай бұрын

    LOVED IT !

  • @terrygillis9909
    @terrygillis99096 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary folks! So, Chad when will we see that spiffy jacket on you again? And what vintage item did Tara acquire there?

  • @judyannkiwi
    @judyannkiwi6 ай бұрын

    bears!

  • @laurakilmer8652
    @laurakilmer8652Ай бұрын

    The sound in a Cracker Barrell drives me nuts. But I love their food and cabiny feel. I need to wear my headphones. Enjoyed your video that is a beautiful Area

  • @imaginetravelsGD
    @imaginetravelsGD6 ай бұрын

    You may want to check out the waterfall hikes in Stone Mountain state park in North Carolina when in the area again.

  • @imaginetravelsGD

    @imaginetravelsGD

    6 ай бұрын

    The campground there is pretty nice too but not much signal strength.

  • @unknowntraveler8087
    @unknowntraveler80876 ай бұрын

    Hello Chad & Tara, I know you guys have Lucille and the F450. But have you ever considered getting a Honda Accord (etc)? For those instances when you're home and doing what you did. In this video or running to Tara's Doctor's appointments.

  • @MN_Doughboy
    @MN_Doughboy6 ай бұрын

    That was a great bear encounter. Went about as expected…😬

  • @candycornett5061
    @candycornett50616 ай бұрын

    ❤thank you for sharing.🎉 sorry you were not able to eat and then the bear.😮

  • @stana2z
    @stana2z6 ай бұрын

    🐻

  • @beckigibson8035
    @beckigibson80356 ай бұрын

    Great travel video! We want to do a NC non-camping trip next fall.

  • @RedneckVR1
    @RedneckVR16 ай бұрын

    Cant wait to take a trip to the Carolinas. When will we get to see yall back in Texas

  • @ChangingLanes

    @ChangingLanes

    6 ай бұрын

    Not sure yet about Texas...

  • @jimsherman6355
    @jimsherman63556 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks

  • @shaunaneely260
    @shaunaneely2606 ай бұрын

    I have friends who went to WCU in Cullowhee. One is from Cashers, Blowing Rock, Lenoir!!!!

  • @shaunaneely260

    @shaunaneely260

    6 ай бұрын

    Sylva. I am from Louisville Kentucky

  • @AmJaxineer
    @AmJaxineer6 ай бұрын

    (Chad petting a Golden Retriever)....yup, no one can resist them, don't ask us how we know!

  • @ChangingLanes

    @ChangingLanes

    6 ай бұрын

    I can't resist any dog.. LOL. Cats are easy to ignore.

  • @AmJaxineer

    @AmJaxineer

    6 ай бұрын

    @ChangingLanes agreed.... I'm not much on cat-titudes. Congrats on your 9th ( good save btw) anniversary....we just hit 18 Dec 9th.

  • @concreteguyjd
    @concreteguyjd6 ай бұрын

    Remember, bears have been in SE Ohio for years.

  • @TheFiremanJoe
    @TheFiremanJoe6 ай бұрын

    So did you get the jacket?🤣😂

  • @charleyhough4355
    @charleyhough43556 ай бұрын

    Rules about bears: You don't need to outrun the bear, just the people you are with. I'm glad that you are safe.

  • @ChangingLanes

    @ChangingLanes

    6 ай бұрын

    So true! LOL

  • @joemiles6917
    @joemiles69176 ай бұрын

    Black bears are more afraid of you than you are of them. As long as you are not between a mother and her cubs.

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis41036 ай бұрын

    Better to be with a group when you see the bear. There maybe someone slower than you because you don’t have to outrun the bear. You only have to outrun the people you are with. 😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪