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@SteveAddis 6 сағат бұрын
This is a really nice video. It is interesting seeing those old home sites and think of how they lived back then. The landscapes and the outcroppings. Wow. Good documentation to have on you hikes for family and friends.
@hayatwy 23 сағат бұрын
moccasin orchid roots was used for spasms, tooth absess and menstral cramps back in the day
@hayatwy 23 сағат бұрын
moccasin orchard or my lady slippers which ever you wanna call it granny called them moccasin flowers
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
I have never heard them called moccasin flowers. It makes sense though. Thanks for that bit of information. I like knowing the old stuff. I always heard they have medicinal properties. Thanks for letting me in on that too! Take care and be safe!
@wanderingoutyonder 2 күн бұрын
Wow! Love the lady slippers! This hike looks right up our alley! Thanks for sharing! “Keep making memories & adventure on!” ~Karen & Shannon WOY
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
I have mentioned it in the past.. WOY should pay Big South Fork a visit someday. Bandy Creek Campground is really nice, hot showers included. It would be an honor to show you ladies around a bit. All you have to do is come on over! Thank you so much WOY. Take care and stay safe.
@kerrywoolbright5716 2 күн бұрын
I wouldn't have went down Maudes either. I heard the guy that put up the rope was a bit shady😁. Y'all hit the jackpot on wild flowers. I must be getting old. I remember when the field was clear.
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
The guy who put the rope in Maude’s Crack is not to be trusted. He’s a big dud… lol.. Yes we did hit the jackpot on the Kentucky Lady Slippers! We were at 3 different locations. The one is the biggest by far that I’ve ever seen! Thanks Kerry. Take care old friend.
@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 күн бұрын
This is a kind of nature I love. What a wonderful forest so green and very nice to hike in
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
We’re considered a temporal rainforest. The terrain in Big South Fork and surrounding area isn’t all that much different than the desert southwest here in the United States. We just have lots and lots of trees! I love it! Thank you once again Eventyrsoren. Take care and be safe my friend.
@jilletta1 3 күн бұрын
Love your videos! Want to get down there again someday and see White Oak Creek near (Brewster Bridge). That's where my people lived and Mt Pisgah area. So beautiful there! Thanks for all you do to bring a bit of home back to my heart. ❤
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
I’ve yet to prowl around Brewster Bridge. I used to get down around Mt. Pisgah several times a year when fishing Little River. I have been thinking about driving back over there soon. I know several families living here now who can trace their roots through that area, especially the Kidd family. Thank you jilletta. I’m glad I can make videos that folks can enjoy, especially those that can trace their ancestry through these parts. Please take care, stay healthy and safe.
@tughoward 3 күн бұрын
Good video Papaw! Too bad they let the fields grow up at Parchcorn, always loved it down there. Those “No vehicles beyond this point” were easy to get to back in the early 90’s. I remember being able to drive almost to Maude’s Crack in my Jeep.
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
We used to drive out several of the old roads back in the early 80s too. It was then that I last drove my old Scout through No Business. Parch Corn is such a gorgeous place. I wish they would keep it cleared off too. At least on this hike we completed a pretty good shortcut down there from Divide Road. We tried to find it from the top a couple of years ago but lost the old trail. This hike was successful on several fronts! Thanks my friend, take care and stay safe.
@JamesRobertSmith 3 күн бұрын
I've never seen that type of Lady Slipper. Thanks for another great adventure!
@papawinthewoods Сағат бұрын
These type of Lady Slippers are pretty rare. We, along with other folks, have located a lot of them that were previously unknown. They’re not as rare as we thought! Thanks James, take care!
@TrailStrider909 4 күн бұрын
Enchanting forest! Looks good my friend!
@papawinthewoods 2 сағат бұрын
It’s a thick, lush forest for sure. There’s so much beauty in these hills and hollows. Thank you TrailStrider. Take care my friend!
@TrailStrider909 Сағат бұрын
@@papawinthewoods Anytime! And agreed!
@theworldbysiege 5 күн бұрын
Big South Fork is one of my favorite places I have hiked. I'll have to try and make it back up there again soon.
@papawinthewoods 4 күн бұрын
Big South Fork is a wonderland for sure. You really should come back for a visit this fall when the leaves are turning. It’s beautiful everywhere then! I appreciate the comment, take care, stay safe and healthy my friend.
@kerrywoolbright5716 8 күн бұрын
Amazing how dry and hot it has gotten. Very nice to find and document this rare plant. Loved the old car.
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
It’s extremely dry now with little relief in sight. I have to get out somewhere this weekend before I go crazy! 🤪 I’m going to get out around daylight so I can beat the worst of the heat. An old VW Bus is down there somewhere… maybe I’ll try to find it! … Interested are you?
@wonderingsoles9924 6 күн бұрын
Well we will be in the RV with the air on. I got out today and almost got too hot.
@TrailStrider909 9 күн бұрын
8:32 looks great ❤❤❤ thanks for the upload my friend!
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
Thank you TrailStrider. We locate a lot more in my next video. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it too! Take care my friend!
@TrailStrider909 7 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods Take care!!
@karlo8093 11 күн бұрын
I am guessing the yellow Lady Slippers bloom later in the season from the pink ones? I remember the last time we met up, the pink ones were in bloom earlier in the season, and if I remember correctly, that was in early May that year. Nice little find though. I bet it will be pretty in through there once they bloom out. Nice little hike you had! Good seeing ya out.
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
The Kentucky Lady Slippers bloom around the time the pink ones have ran their course. We see some of each in my next video. Thanks Karl, take care my friend.
@williamwirick886 11 күн бұрын
Beautiful flowers!
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
Thank you William. Big South Fork harbors many rare and protected species of plants and other wildlife. So much of the area has yet to be fully explored and these species cataloged. In my next video we go on trail and off trail to locate many more of these rare Kentucky Lady Slippers with great success! I hope you come on back for it! Thanks my friend, take care!
@EventyrsorenDenmark 11 күн бұрын
It is such a wonderful flower. We have it also over here in Denmark but its very rare too.😊
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
It’s really cool to know you have them in Denmark too! We discovered the largest patch I have ever seen on my next hike, but we had to go deep into the backcountry to find them. That’ll be coming up in my next video. Thank you Eventyrsoren, take care and stay safe!
@cindystelzman3570 11 күн бұрын
Loved the video. Thise Kentucky lady slippers are special.
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
Yes they are Cindy. In my next video we venture deep into the backcountry and find the largest patch of Kentucky Lady Slippers I’ve ever seen. It was a great hike indeed! Thank you so much! Take care!
@MinuteontheMountain 11 күн бұрын
Another really pretty hike. Cool to see some of the wildfowers.
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
Thank you John. We go both on and off trail next and discover the biggest patch of the rare Kentucky Lady Slippers I’ve ever seen. I sure hope you’ll come along for that hike too. Take care, be safe and stay healthy my friend.
@scottangel6462 12 күн бұрын
Beautiful adventure Papaw!! Can't wait for another one!!
@papawinthewoods 7 күн бұрын
The next one is an adventure deep into the backcountry to look for more Kentucky Lady Slippers. We hit the jackpot! Thanks Scott, take care!
@NicoleHikesalot 16 күн бұрын
so beautiful. I sure miss ya.
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
BSF is always beautiful, isn’t it Nicole? It was awesome to see you the last time we ran into each other. It would be nice to see you again. I miss you too. Please take care and stay safe!
@kerrywoolbright5716 16 күн бұрын
One of the great mysteries of Big South Fork
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
You have made that statement before and I’m in total agreement. It’s just baffling to me. Maybe someday we’ll know…
@JamesRobertSmith 16 күн бұрын
What a strikingly pretty waterfall!
@papawinthewoods 16 күн бұрын
It’s one of those things that looks better in person too. Thanks and take care!
@karlo8093 18 күн бұрын
Good seeing ya out and about Papaw! BSF is looking pretty this year.
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
I’m trying to get going again. I’m having a few side effects from the medications I’m on. Been going back and forth to the doctor and have another appointment coming up next week. Except for the storm damage from almost 3 weeks ago, BSF is looking good. There are still areas closed off to the public. I’m anxious to get back over there and see how much damage was done. I got caught out Divide Road when the storm hit and was stranded for hours. There was extensive damage to say the least! I almost had to spend the night over there! Take care Karl. Hopefully a hike will be in our future.
@mattblevins6341 18 күн бұрын
How do I get there to that location ? Johnathon Blevins is my Great Grandfather way back .
@papawinthewoods 17 күн бұрын
There are a couple different ways to get to this cemetery. One way is to hike down Station Camp Creek from Charit Creek Lodge. The other and probably shortest route would be to go past Bandy Creek Campground to the end of Duncan Hollow Road where you’ll park and continue down the road beyond the gate. From the bottom of the hill go downstream on Laurel Fork Creek to its intersection with Station Camp Creek and follow the signage towards Charit Creek Lodge. Either hike requires a steep climb out of the valley after visiting the cemetery. The route from the end of Duncan Hollow Road has several stream crossings. Take plenty of water, some snacks and enjoy the day. It’s very beautiful in the Station Camp Creek Valley!
@mattblevins6341 17 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods I do appreciate , I live in Alabama so have I have no clue where none of this is , but surely I’ll be able to look up some of these names online to find it . I’m trying to do some research on my ancestors and didn’t realize how far back I could find and I’m trying to visit all the cemeteries . Now if I can find where his dad is buried . Thank you very much .
@papawinthewoods 17 күн бұрын
@@mattblevins6341 If you ever come up this way and need anything just contact me beforehand and I’ll be happy to help you out with anything I can. I’ll show you the way or even join you if you’d like. That’s a big part of what I do. I can put you in touch with someone who we call the “encyclopedia of Big South Fork” I’ll let you know in a day or two.
@mattblevins6341 17 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods I might take you up on that offer .
@TrailStrider909 19 күн бұрын
Really like your style. Cool to get info on plants! Loved 4:48 This vid gets a sub!
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
Thanks TrailStrider909! I do appreciate it. Hopefully you’ll enjoy more in the future. One good deed deserves another I say. Take care and stay safe!
@TrailStrider909 15 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods Will do my friend! Thanks for the love!
@scottangel6462 19 күн бұрын
Wow, very interesting carving indeed!! Thx Papaw, this area never seems to amaze me.
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
It’s an odd place for an ancient Greek symbol, later used by the Romans to be… and no one seems to know why it’s there. I know of other carvings in BSF but they’re eroded away to the point where it’s hard to tell what they’re about. One has actually been semi destroyed by someone with an axe or something. There’s a cross carved right above the destroyed area. Strange… I’m going to go back to the other one and make an attempt to decipher it, hopefully with some success. Thanks Scott. Take care!
@EventyrsorenDenmark 19 күн бұрын
Amazing place. The views are so beautiful over the river and forest 😊
@papawinthewoods 15 күн бұрын
Thank you Eventyrsoren, Big South Fork is huge and there’s amazing features almost everywhere. It’s a wonderland! Take care and keep safe.
@JimHayesHiking 24 күн бұрын
You had quite the day! Man the wildflowers were all over the place! The area around the arch reminded me alot of the Great Channels up here. Excellent video my friend!
@whshome 26 күн бұрын
Papaw, appreciate your great and so interesting video, used it for a great overnight backpack recently from O&W Bridge to camp at the O&W Overlook, then a day hike to the Eye of the Needle. Saw the trail going down to North Whiteoak Creek which you used and wondered where it went, kinda assumed to the O&W Road but we had to go back to our camp. Question: have you learned any more information about the stone house above Jakes Falls? I really wonder who, why, when etc. It was not a casual thing, a lot of work went into it. And wonder why only one end was built up, and likewise why no roof if it was lived in, would have been dry but cold without a roof. Also another question: what exactly and where is the "eye of the needle?" It wasn't clear to me which end the "eye" was located in, where you enter or the far end above N. Whiteoak Creek?
@papawinthewoods 25 күн бұрын
Hey Will, I have information that two young men built the stone structure over the course of 3 years. It definitely was a lot of work! It’s hardly been used by the look of the fire pit. Not much wood ash and very little smoke staining on the rocks. The “eye of the needle” is the small arch opening you stoop walk under at the entrance. The older locals called it the “Hole in the Ridge”. The trail we went down does come out on North White Oak about a mile beyond O&W Bridge. Man it is a steep hill to come down! I wouldn’t begin to think of trying to hike up that trail. It would be a monster! Thanks for watching my video Will. I’m extremely pleased you could plan a hike from it. That’s one of the reasons I make them. I’m thrilled when it all works out!
@cindyclark9230 28 күн бұрын
♥️ maybe this fall
@papawinthewoods 26 күн бұрын
Hopefully before then Cindy! You’ll love it I’m sure!
@cindyclark9230 28 күн бұрын
Amazed with your videos. You do a great job complying it all together. It was a great day. Look forward to the next one.
@papawinthewoods 26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Cindy. It was an outstanding day for sure. Dan planned this route out. I don’t see how it could have been any better. It was like we hiked through 4 or 5 different ecosystems on this hike. I can’t say which section I liked better.
@reneoliver1186 29 күн бұрын
My Mom was born and raised in that area. She knew Alvin’s son Andrew. They went to school together. Andrew was always saying that my Mom was his girlfriend. So many wonderful memories from Fentress county for me.I long to go back there again. Thank you for sharing.
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
I hope you can visit the area again someday Rene. It’ll always be calling out for you. It’s absolutely gorgeous and so very peaceful in that valley. It’s like time stands still in the remote mountains… Thank you so much! Take care and stay safe.
@MinuteontheMountain 29 күн бұрын
What a beautiful area, my friend.
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
Thanks John, there’s a lot of history in the headwaters of Wolf River, from John Muir to Sgt. Alvin York. It’s also one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere. I’ll be going back again! Take care and stay safe.
@Viper279 Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing. I enjoy your videos!
@papawinthewoods 27 күн бұрын
I appreciate it viper279. Thanks so much. I do my best but really have no idea what people really want to see. Comments like these are what keeps me doing them!
@rachelhall4784 Ай бұрын
My dad's ashes were spread in the Wolf River by the grist mill. Looking at this video I am certain that my dad had seen all of those places and that my husband and I will go look the next time we are there. Thanks for the great video.
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
It sure is a beautiful, peaceful place Rachel. Hopefully you and your husband get to see everything you want to see. You can’t leave there without a peaceful feeling. Thank you, take care and stay safe.
@DianaJewell-jf9ep Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the tour !! I have watched the movie Sargent York many times..fantastic true story , and who doesn't love Gary Cooper as sargent York !!..❤ Cannot wait to visit the mill , arch and palace !!. You are a blessing !
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
I sure appreciate the nice comment Diana. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place to be. I’m just an old country boy who loves the beauty and history of the area. I’m sure blessed to still be able to hike these hills and valleys and bring some of it out for others to see. Thank you so much! Please take care, stay healthy and be safe!
@kerrywoolbright5716 Ай бұрын
Two things will always stand out on this hike, the acres of wild flowers and two magnificent arches. Thanks for inviting us.
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
It was a fine day for us all Kerry. The wildflowers and the arches are all top notch stuff! They sit in one big, beautiful valley too. Thanks old buddy. Take care… We have a lot more to see and do!
@NotMartinLuther Ай бұрын
Hey man! My wife and i are back in stearns this week and just hit lick creek trail today, but didnt take it all the way through to Yamacraw. How long of a distance would you say it is from lick creek trailhead to yamacraw?
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
It’s only around 4 1/2 miles. That’s not counting a mile out and back hike to Lick Creek Falls on a side trail. With all the rain we’ve had Lick Creek Falls and Princess Falls would both be amazing. Keep in mind you have to cross Lick Creek 3 times I believe and a couple of smaller streams too. Just be ready to get your feet wet… well, it’ll be over knee deep. It’s worth it though!
@NotMartinLuther Ай бұрын
@@papawinthewoods It was beautiful with all the recent rain! By far one of my favorite trails here so far. We’re leaving tomorrow, but were gonna hit Yahoo falls before we left, but we may end up doing this hike instead… (then do the 5 hour drive home😅)
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
@@NotMartinLuther Yahoo Falls wouldn’t take nearly as much time, especially with a 5 hour drive afterward. One more thing to consider is it’ll be real muddy down along the river if you hike Lick Creek Trail to Yamacraw. Either way you’ll be starting your day off with some amazing waterfalls. Enjoy your hike and be careful and safe on your drive home!
@NotMartinLuther Ай бұрын
@@papawinthewoods Right, though we do plan on hitting the arches at Yahoo as well it definitely wouldn’t be nearly as much it sounds like. Appreciate the advice as always and thank you, my friend! Be safe out there yourself.
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
@@NotMartinLuther No problem, I’ll be out early in the morning myself but will be sticking to the ridge tops because of high water and mud. I may have to sneak a waterfall in too! Thanks a million! Take care!
@hasty43 Ай бұрын
Thank you Papaw. Another great adventure in Alvin's back yard. Pall Mall is a beautiful place. I just love that valley. Thank you, Until the next time.
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
It’s hard to find a more beautiful, peaceful valley than Wolf River Valley. I still need to go back again, maybe this fall. I can only imagine how it will look when the leaves are colorful! Thank you Sue. Please take care and stay safe and healthy!
@EventyrsorenDenmark Ай бұрын
Lovely place to visit. Nature is so beautiful here ❤
@papawinthewoods 12 күн бұрын
The Wolf River Valley is gorgeous from beginning to end and everywhere in between. It’s just so peaceful there. Thank you Eventyrsoren, take care my friend.
@JamesRobertSmith Ай бұрын
Man! You know all of the off-trail spots!
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
No James, I don’t know them all but I’m still looking for more! Big South Fork is loaded with amazing off trail waterfalls and formations. It blows most other National Parks away. I’m just trying to bring attention to them with hopes that someday there will be some trails built to a few of them. I also believe that having to search the off trail features out appeals to a number of hard core, adventure seeking people. I know I feel a sense of accomplishment when I study maps, plot a course for an off trail hike and it all works out! I fail sometimes but I seem to always stumble on things I had no idea existed. You really can’t go in BSF!
@NicoleHikesalot Ай бұрын
So beautiful ❤️ well be at Bandy Creek this Saturday through Mon morning. Not sure if you're currently recovering from surgery
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
Thanks Nicole. It is a wonderful waterfall for sure. I’m on the mend now, I’ll be taking some short hikes soon, well… I kind of cheated a bit and hiked a couple of miles last weekend… It was nice! 😀
@kerrywoolbright5716 Ай бұрын
Robot was having a bad hair day. Yep someone had commented that was a closed off mine. Good hike my friend.
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
I wonder what all those wires were for. There’s one light bulb in the things head. And the battery charger? There’s got to be several more old mines in those hillsides. Mr. John Smith was a busy man.
@kerrywoolbright5716 Ай бұрын
@@papawinthewoods I think I read there was one up the first creek at the bridge but I slept since then😂
@MinuteontheMountain Ай бұрын
The falls were beautiful. Great footage of the wildflowers, too.
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
Thank you John. I was hoping for better water flow but there’s no way to be disappointed with the waterfall when it’s like this. The spring wildflowers are almost gone now. We have a gorgeous display of wildflowers in the fall too. I actually prefer them to the spring flowers. Take care!
@whatthefunkwasithinking7645 Ай бұрын
Another Great Video!! That bridge was at the Tunnel when I was there say 10-15 years ago, now I'm curios as to when the FS wld say it was wiped out??
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
This was my first time here since before the trails were made. I was in my 20s then. I wonder too if it just kind of wasn’t up kept and fell or if a flood washed it out. I wouldn’t have wanted to have been there if it was a flood!
@whatthefunkwasithinking7645 Ай бұрын
@@papawinthewoods You can also get to Buffalo Arch from Hwy 154, it's much closer and no uphills at all (iron gated old FS road). I've looped from Rock Creek Rd to Buffalo Arch, went up to 154, turned left, road walked for a bit, cut back the 2nd or 3rd road (gravel) to the left, follow that til the ends and there's an OLD trail sign (can't recall the name?) going downhill a buttslide back to Rock Creek. Fun hike because no one ever uses it! Keep on Keepin On!!
@ervinslens Ай бұрын
This was delightful to watch man! Gorgeous film!
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
I sure appreciate it ervinslens. I’m definitely not a focal point in any of my videos. It’s all about what I see! Big South Fork blesses me with an almost endless supply of amazing features to visit. I’m very fortunate to live here and to bring these features to those who are interested. This is home to me! Take care and be safe!
@hikesome Ай бұрын
Wonderful waterfalls! Great hike Papaw ;)
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
There’s no better way to spend a day! Calista Falls is a top 5 waterfall in Big South Fork and that’s saying something! I have to get back down there with better water flow! Tack care and be safe!
@scottangel6462 Ай бұрын
I can understand why it would be hard to leave that slice of heaven!! Beautiful Papaw.
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
Absolutely Scott, it’s really a gorgeous waterfall! The area in front of it is flat, mossy and dotted with wildflowers. It’s just a beautiful place to be. You just want to sit there and relax for a long time. I appreciate it much! Take care and stay safe.
@EventyrsorenDenmark Ай бұрын
Nothing better than a good time in the beautiful spring forest. Such a lovely watch ❤
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right about that Eventyrsoren. Had I not already been over two miles into my hike I’d probably have turned back because of the high winds. Falling limbs and blown over trees are a real danger. But the day turned out to be nice later on. Thanks so very much. Take care my friend.
@hasty43 Ай бұрын
Thank you Papaw for taking us along on your hike today. It was a beautiful hike. I love all the wild flowers & the Calista Fall was Beautiful . See you on your next adventure.
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
Thank you so very much Sue, as always. For a bit of historical context, this hike is almost entirely on land once owned by John “Hawk” Smith. Calista Falls is on Bill Branch, named after Bill Smith I believe. John operated several coal mines up and down the river. The one I located is almost certainly one of those. There’s a lot of evidence of other mines in the hillsides along the river. I’m going to try to locate more of those someday. Take care, stay healthy and be safe!
@lancebrumett6840 Ай бұрын
You can take a short cut to the falls on the John Smith trail
@papawinthewoods Ай бұрын
I could have taken that route but I’ve had to avoid steep climbs for sometime now. I’ve had some heart issues for a couple of years. I do fine on level ground but the uphills are terrible. Since posting this video I have been in the hospital, had a procedure and am in recovery mode now. I’m hoping for some major improvement soon. I’m really wanting to be ready for the fall and off trail season. Thanks Lance. Hopefully next time I’ll take the shorter route. The wildflowers along the river are beautiful though! Take care and be safe. We’ll probably meet out on the trail someday.