We found ELK in THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK and WALKING ALONG the OCONALUFTEE River
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- One of the best places to see Elk in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is between Cherokee North Carolina and the Oconaluftee Visitors Center. On this trip we saw them all over the road way in this area. We also stopped in at the Oconaluftee Visitors Center to look around and walk down by the Oconaluftee river. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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I think the thing hanging inside the cabin was a quilting frame with a quilt on it. They would lower it and work on the quilt and after finishing for the day they would raise it to get it out of the way. God bless.
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
You are the best social media influencers around. Love that you show your love for the Lord! I appreciate you so much. Prayers for your healing!
Amen. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for the encouragement. God bless!
never get tired of listening to the sound of the water
It's wonderful!
My husband and I took this road in March. We saw our first elk. It was something to see for sure. ❤
They are quilting frames that are hanging from the ceiling that is what the women used to use to make quilts, We enjoyed seeing all the elk what a blessing
Yes, thank you so much for sharing.
Well! That was a fun surprise! Haven't seen elk in the wild since l was last in Wyoming! My g ma taught me how to quilt when l was 10 or so, so in college, l surprised her
with a bow tie quilt. She had a tear fit. Then, surprised the hubby with a beartrack quilt- it was fun to see their faces! Elk! Talk about right place, right time! Just too cool!!! 💥 Thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing with us Jane. Our pleasure.
Thanks. That was so cool - crossed right in front of you. Some of the Elk wearing collars looked like they were getting tight.
Glad you enjoyed it
We’ll check this place out next time we’re in the area. I never get tired of hearing that water. So relaxing. Thanks, Friday’s.
Our pleasure!
The elk!!!❤️❤️❤️. I love this video. The sound of the river rapids was so peaceful. I'm so glad people know that was a quilting frame! I thought it was a kite hahahaha..... So silly. Who had time to fly a kite? When were finished hunting, tending to farm animals and the field... splitting firewood and building a fire and cooking dinner... Anyone wanna go fly a kite? 🤦🏼♀️
Bless my heart...🤣🤣🤣
Haha....bless your heart! We loved your comment Julz.
Loved seeing the elk !!! Welcome back !!!
Thanks so much!
This is Steve & Melody from North Carolina, we have watching for a while, but this is our first comment. The Elk are something, they are not afraid of people. Our youngest son and daughter-in-law are visiting Gatlinburg, TN this weekend.
It's amazing! We hope they had a fun time and thanks for the comment.
That was Awesome!! My husband and I went to Cherokee on Father’s Day in 2013 and on the way back we seen them in the field there at the visitors center. At first we didn’t know what they were. As they came closer to us we seen they were elk. We Love your alls channel. Thank You for doing it.
That's awesome Deborah! Thanks for sharing and the kind comment. God bless!
I like Cherokee, walking around the old buildings, seeing 👀 the Elks
It's a great area to explore.
Thank you so much for showing all of the beautiful scenery. We love coming to the Smokies. And yes, that is a quilt hanging from the ceiling. My mother used to get together with some of her friends and make quilts like this. I was gonna send you a pic of them but can't figure out how to attach it. Anyway, thanks for all the videos. Loving them all.😀
Our pleasure Terry! Thank you for sharing.
That is a quilting frame in the ceiling. They would let them down and the ladies would sit around and have quilting bees. They would roll it back up as the day ended so there would be plenty room for family activities. It usually took several days to a week to make these quilts depending on how many people worked on them. My grandmother used to quilt like this & taught my Mom. My mom still uses this method sometimes as a winter activity & when she wants to gift a family member with a homemade quilt. If you ever get the opportunity to sit in on one of these quilting bees, do so. Very interesting art to know in this day and time. Some ladies even handstitch their name and sometimes a date on one of the blocks of the quilt. My Mom allowed her grandchildren to sew/embroidery their name onto one we will all cherish. ❤ Enjoyed this video. P.S. When the weather improves enough for the true story called, UNTO THESE HILLS Drama starts in the outdoor Amphitheater in Cherokee this would make an awesome video to share with us that live so far away. We saw it several times before. Would love to see it again. It's so worth going to (always take a jacket and a Blanket even in the cool summer nights).
Thanks so much for sharing with us Connie we finally figured it out. We appreciate suggestion also but not sure if they would allow recording.
We love that drive into the Park. We always stop at The Visitor Center. One afternoon all the Elk were out in the field there. Oh its a beautiful 😍 area. Also one year there local Musicians 🎭
Thanks so much for sharing Susan!
Love seeing the elk. We saw them once when we were there. We love the Smokies. You all are blessed to live close by. I would love living there. Thanks. 😊
Thanks so much for the comment. Our pleasure.
Mike and Karen y'all are so fortunate to live in the Great Smoky seeing those elk was just amazing and God there was a lot of them and down by the river just give me a hammock and I can live the rest of my days there till next video gas God bless
We do enjoy living in East Tn so much. Thank you for sharing with us Jeff.
That had got to be one of my favorite things we have to do when we go to the Smokies is stop there and see the elk
This made my morning.
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment.
Hey y'all from Texas. I agree it's a frame for making quilts. My grandma in Louisiana and my mother made quilts .much respect for your videos
Yes! Thank you! Hello in Texas.
When I drive up there to film, I'm always seeing Wild Turkeys..Very cool..Great job guys...My goodness, the towns packed 🤪
We do too! Thanks for the comment.
Somehow I missed this video, glad I went back to watch it … love the elk. That was so cool to see them, they’re really beautiful! The river was really flowing, love the little village area!
Thanks for taking us along
It was beautiful! Our pleasure.
Thank you for the video. The Elk and the scenery was just beautiful, like Mike the river was great. Keep up the good work and GOD BLESS.
Glad you enjoyed it
Lucky you. So exciting seeing all those elk.
Yes, you never know when they are out.
Thanks for sharing! The sights and the sounds were great! Glad you could enjoy this and bring it to share on RUclips.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love seeing those beautiful animals 🥰❤️
Awesome!
So cool...all those elk!! I'm envious...🙂❤👍
Thanks for watching Jm!
We have never seen the elk! We are looking forward to our next trip and taking 441 over for the first time to Cherokee, and Bryson City, NC.We have never been to that side,and are looking forward to seeing elk!
Thanks for the vlog, neat seeing all the elk!!!!!..have never seen that many before!!!!!..you hit the motherload, lol,..we enjoy stopping there when we head over to North Carolina side when we are down there..I love that big ole creek..always like to sit awhile and watch the water…so peaceful..
It's so beautiful and we are always surprised when we see the Elk.
Inside the cabin , hanging from the ceiling was a quilt in its frame. The stitching was made from the outside toward the center. When a row of stitching was finished; that part of the quilt was rolled under toward the center to allow access to next part of the quilt. The quilt was lowered to the level of someone sitting in a chair. The pattern of stitching was drawn with chalk and string . Maybe a half shell or half square pattern.
Thank you for sharing.
We have been coming to the Smokies since 2015 and never been to that visitors center. My wife and I are coming to the Smokies the last week of April and will definitely stop and see it. We are taking my brother. His wife died of breast cancer December 11th and he has been wanting to go to the Smokies so we are going to take him! Love your videos from East Central Illinois!!
Thank you for sharing with us John. We will be praying for your brother.
Really enjoyed your video and love hearing the water! Beautiful elk and beautiful scenery! Thank you for taking me along with you!
Thanks so much! We appreciate the comment and always our pleasure.
@@FridaysForever you're welcome!
Love visiting this side of the park. Usually we go to Mingus mill and Mingo falls when in the NC Smokies. Thanks so much for sharing and taking us along on your walk. Really enjoy your vlogs, keep them coming!
Thanks for sharing Deatra. Our pleasure.
Always enjoy your videos. We enjoy the visitor center when my husband and I were there last fall. We also got to see the elk! Amazing!!😍
Thank you Tammie for sharing with us.
That was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!! Blessings from Georgia ❤️
Thanks for watching Johnna! God bless.
Thank you that was absolutely cool I have not seen elk up there since I was a kid I did not know they were still there to go to the Old Cherokee you had to go to Gatlinburg I'm about 9 or 10 years old I seen my first herd of elk really love y'all see videos
Thanks so much for sharing with us Keith.
That was terrific!! What a treat. Thank you for sharing!!
Our pleasure Cathy so glad you enjoyed.
My favorite place to stop every time I go to Gatlinburg
It's beautiful.
That was beautiful thanks,Have a great day ❤️🙏👍
Our pleasure. Thank you Mrs. C
We saw lots of elk around Cherokee area last year when we visited. We went to Mingo Falls and Soco Falls. Two beautiful Waterfalls. Love Cherokee. Enjoyed your videos.
Those are all beautiful places to visit. Thank you Dixie!
Enjoyed the Elk and your new music that started your video.
Thanks so much Debbie.
You two are such sweethearts. I`ve watched several of your videos, so now I have subscribed. God Bless you both on your future adventures.
What a kind comment. Thank you Natalie! We are so glad you subscribed. God bless!
Thank for let us see
When we were there in September. We came across a ton of ELK. We have some great videos and pictures of the Elks calling around to each herd. We saw ours exactly where you said. Near Cherokee and the visitors center. Also per the rangers.. we were some of the first to see them and the rangers told us to call the ranger's phone # to let them know they are sighted. They told us this is to help set up perimeters so visitors don't try to get too close for pictures and possibly get hurt by them.
Thank you so much for sharing.
So love watching beautiful Elk! So anxious when we get close to where they usually are seen. You all hit a perfect time!!!! Love this
Thank you guys so much for the comment and it's always exciting to see them.
Y’all make me smile. God bless
Thank you! 😊
Oh to have those books. Foxfire series is fabulous. Thank you for sharing.
Our pleasure Pamela.
That was great. When we come to Gatlinburg we go to Cherokee and we see the Elk there at the park. Never stopped there but we will next time. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Phillip.
I loved seeing the elk and the river was amazing. There is nothing like the sound of the river. I love the drive between Cherokee and Gatlinburg. It is really a beautiful drive. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching Robin. It really is a beautiful drive.
We have been there several times love it there also seeing the elk
Thanks for the comment.
What a gorgeous area! How wonderful to see the beautiful elk like that!! Absolutely love the sound of the river. Thanks so much for taking us along. God bless y'all!
It's beautiful Kathy! Thanks for the comment and it's our pleasure. God bless!
So beautiful guys thank y’all again for sharing ❤️❤️❤️they are some amazing animals
Our pleasure Mike. Yes, it's amazing to see in person.
What a beautiful road trip. Those Elk and the river was amazing. Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your trip Mike and Karen.
Our pleasure Alan.
We usually catch the elk by the Job Corp camp just up the road past the visitor center.
That's a good place Tony!
Absolutely breathtaking video with the elk right in front of your car. I have been to that visitor station a number of times and I was fortunate enough to see elk most of my time there. Thank you guys once again for an awesome video God bless.
Thanks so much for sharing John. Our pleasure and God bless!
Wow amazing 😯❤😃 We saw a couple last summer at the NC visitor center. Thanks for sharing and God Bless 🙏🏻❤🤗
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching Pamela.
Amazing creatures. I’m glad they don’t have to worry about hunter’s 💕 I’ve been there many times and saw the elk. I love walking the river
Thank you for the comment.
I love this video. Been to Oconaluftee visitor center and farm many times with my family. I saw some elk a few years ago at the farm. Planning on going back in May. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching and sharing Shirley.
I love this area so much! We love to see the elk. We got to see them really close one day and I was able to get some really good pictures. I love the smoky mountain blanket in the gift shop you showed.
Thanks for sharing. Such a beautiful place to visit!
Our pleasure Stephanie! We'd love to see your pictures.
@@FridaysForever I can send them to your email or would fb messenger work better?
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A elk jam so cool. Pearl agrees on the cabin, ok me too.
We enjoyed it so much! Home is where the heart is.
How cool! We saw some over near Cherokee the last time we were there. Mike...I was so very sorry to hear about your cancer battle. Glad to know that you have that behind you. Congrats to the both of you on your new home!
Thank you so much Cathy.
Great visitors center, been there a couple times! enjoyed , thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
We absolutely love driving to Oconoluftee village to see the elk!We've got some great photos of them in times past!Hoping to visit again in the spring.As always we love your videos Mike and Karen!!❤🦌
Thanks so much Jody!
The Oconaluftee Visitor center in the old villages are pretty cool there’s also a trail right there that is pet friendly I want to check it out with my little dog she’ll love it. Love y’all video
Thanks for the comment Kayla.
As always, this was a great video. I haven’t been to the NC side since I was a kid & we can’t wait to visit in May. My older college kid even watched with me this time. He is on a mission to make sure we see elk. Looking forward to 9 amazing nights.
Thank you Amiee! We hope you have a great time in May. Tell your son hello!
Loved this video. Best view of elk I've ever seen. So many! We visit there often since this is the way we go to Gatlinburg/PF. We'll be through that way Lord willing in a couple of weeks for the NQC Spring Break @ LeConte Ctr. We haven't stopped at the Oconaluftee visitors center in a long time, we need to do it again.
Thanks so much Judy! We hope you have a great time.
We've been through there but always om the way to somewhere else. We need to take the time to stop. Beautiful place.
It really is. Great place for a pic nic also. Thank you guys for watching and leaving us a comment.
Great video always looking forward to your adventures.
Thanks for the encouragement Donald.
How amazing
Beautiful
Thanks for the Video,The Elk were Awesome.
Our pleasure Dale!
That was amazing, enjoyed watching
Thanks Richard.
Thanks for sharing this video. We’ve seen a lot of elk in the Cataloochee side of the parkin NC. And in Cherokee in the field by the visitors center but not as many as you guy’s saw that was the most I’ve seen all together in one spot can’t wait to be there in March 👍
Our pleasure! We hope you have a great time on your next visit.
Awesome 👍👍 love watching it 💖💖💖💖
Thank you 🤗
That was amazing all the Elk! Beautiful day !
Glad you enjoyed it
Visiting soon , will check it out thanks 😊
I h ope we can visit this area when we are come down from Ohio !! Love this video !!
Nice Video guys as always god bless you 🙏🙏
Thank you! You too!
Wow, that was neat to see all those elk just wandering around close to the road. Very nice video. Mike, you look especially fetching in your navy blue hat and coat. It brings out the blue in your eyes. ( I have no idea what color your eyes are. I just thought that sounded good ) 😊
Haha...thanks for watching Julie.
Great video enjoy watching your videos 👍😁👍😁
Thank you Richard!
We normally try to rent a cabin on the river when we’re in the Smokies. This may sound strange but the sound of the river is like therapy for the soul , a real stress reliever for sure!
We love the sound of rivers and creeks!
that was fantastic and beautiful
Thank you Frank.
@@FridaysForever i thank you
That was awesome! We were there last August and wanted to see the Elk but they didn’t want to see us because they were nowhere to be found. So thanks for sharing your adventure!
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment Louise. Our pleasure.
They roam around Cherokee!
Cherokee and the area around is one of my favorite places in south western North Carolina. There is so much to see and I love the nature. And Oconaluftee Island Park in Cherokee is a nice place to hang out in the summer.
Have you ever walked through the bamboo forest
Thanks so much for sharing.
Great video! new follower here. The Smokies are magical. Crow
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much.
Good stuff guyz👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Nice
Yes been there lots but I don't think I've ever seen elk there and have fun ever been to soco falls? Any way have a great day thanks for the channel
Thanks! You too!
Beautiful video! Loved the moose. Mike I drawn to the water the most also
Could sit there forever and commute with God and.leave feeling soo.much better. Am always drawn to water be it the ocean,a river or Mt stream. It is my
Spiritual place. Why not I realized one day. He IS the Living Water!! I know He is there for me.
Thanks so much for sharing with us Pamela.
The elk..they looked both ways before crossing. 😆
Smart!
I being there is beautiful
There's elk here where i live its something to see them
We know you enjoy them.
@@FridaysForever yes
That is a quilting frame hanging from the ceiling. My grandmother would have her quilting frame hanging from the ceiling with wires. My other grandmother would have her quilting frame resting on straight back chairs.
We finally figured it out but thanks so much for the comment.
I am drinking my coffee from that GSM Elk mug while I watch this video. The one on the bottom shelf in the visitor center. That blanket looks nice. I wonder if you can order that online?
That's awesome! Not sure about ordering online. Thanks for the comment we appreciate you.
If you listen closely you can hear the elk saying " look over there....it's Friday's Forever!"
"....quick, everyone jump in the middle of the road and stop them!"
Haha!
Are yall not scared of running up on a bear? I like to see them but would be scared to be close to one! Stay safe! I love your adventures!!
Sometimes! Thanks for watching and sharing.
Elk jam
wow where is that to see the Elk?
Near Cherokee NC and welcome center.
Where was the Elks at
Visitors center Cherokee NC
you now need a permit to film in national parks.