Cherokee - Bryson City - Maggie Valley & Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

The opening shot was masterclass. Fit perfectly with the narration. Home run Randy. Great series. Thanks so much for including us in so many of your journeys while in the Smokies. We are grateful for your friendship and being able to contribute in your process.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Eric, I am grateful for your friendship as well, look forward to our next time together, in the meantime will stay in touch

[@etchman224]

It was so nice to see y'all in each other's videos & collaborations. 🙏blessings

[@wncjan]

I live in Denmark, Europe bur love western North Carolina and have visited so far 18 times. 9 of these included Cherokee and Bryson City with three tours on the railroad. Loved your video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, great to hear, God bless Denmark

[@GreatLakesGirl247]

Nobody can show us the Smokies like you! I love your style of narration. Very nice.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words, headed back up to the Smokies next week

[@falconqays8120]

I love the beautiful state of Tennessee and I hope to move and live in the embrace of the beautiful nature.❤❤

[@nathancorcoran5347]

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has some great operations here like many other heritage railroads, they have some amazing locomotives like their Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 (Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in September 1942). I would like to visit here soon.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks for the info

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Here watching from Barbados🇧🇧

[@claudiolourenconi7274]

Thank you Very much, a'm watching fron Brazil

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Always great to hear from my friends in Brazil, thankyou

[@diamondbackking4141]

RANDY !!! These videos you have so masterly done of the Smoky's,, I am adding these in my library for future planning trips. I'm so glad you met the SMF as Eric is the local best of the area... God bless my friend....

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Diamondbacking for the very nice words, yea Smoky MTN Fam are great people

[@jessieprice5652]

I have so much respect & admiration that you take your dog everyday you can, it’s the sweetest and most inspirational thing!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, I appreciate that...she has given me so many great times, so I take care of her in her elder years

[@alh9338]

Will never forget rafting on the Nantahala river. It's a must do 💯

[@itr0863]

My family and I always drive to North Georgia, Tennessee or North Carolina every summer. We did Brevard and Pigeon Forge last year, but we want to do Brevard again and a second North Carolina city. Bryson city/Cherokee might be it. Thank you so much for the video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yea I might have to do Brevard, might be doing that area in October

[@Randene31]

Love vacationing in Bryson City area. So relaxing.

[@joebinienda5283]

Thank you. Our son moved to NC about a year ago. I shared this video with him.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the share

[@debbiemullen2574]

Wow! This was absolutely beautiful. You do great work, Randy. I love finding the older videos, that I never viewed. Wonderful to see Bella in the old videos too, keeps her with us. 🐾🐾. Love sweet Bailey too!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Debbie, I appreciate that, yep that was in July

[@barbaradillard1424]

My mom was born at Smokemont, NC..it's inside the park coming from Cherokee. Mu grandpa blasted the roads through the park. My great grandpa preached at the little church in the park and he worked at Mingus Mill. I have lots of history there.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea sounds like you've witnessed the changes in the area

[@MtzSellz]

My Grandfather was born in Cherokee. 🤩

[@jodyphillips4284]

Best narration I have ever heard!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear thankyou

[@debbiemann2752]

This was by far the best video for traveling to the area. Thanks.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Debbie for the feedback

[@allme7425]

So so beautiful; rivers everywhere-you covered more than anyone could do on one trip-I didnt get to go to NC and ride the train so this blessed us so much-we love you Bella Mike and Jana, TX

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea you have to ride it next time you are in the area

[@RobinsHappyPlaceGSM]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. I ❤ the GSM.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I appreciate that, we are doing another video in Pigeon Forge at the end of the month

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful video like always 👍👌🤗

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, I appreciate that

[@NurseyPooh59]

Great information! I love that area as it’s fairly close to me in SC. I have been to Cherokee but did not know about a lot of if. Went to museum and village!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, glad to help

[@joelh2197]

Great job on the 5 videos Randy! So much content. Thanks

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Joel

[@Whittmike2011]

Really enjoyed this video! I've been to most of these areas many times, but several I have never seen. Thank you so much, for such a great detailed ride along!! Top notch❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, I appreciate that feedback

[@PamBell-ve6lh]

Looks so beautiful! You and Bella have so much fun. Good for you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Pam

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

very nice video. thanks tony Good luck for the future.

[@JohnDoe-wb7fc]

i just went to the 3 waterfalls by bryson city. cherokee nice little town too.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

great to hear, yea they are beautiful

[@jasonjoseph3975]

My buddy has 10 cabins in Bryson City! That entire area is absolutely amazing

[@larrybell4599]

Thank you for sharing this great video tour.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@rebel6756]

Bryson City is the place to be. Deep Creek is where I spent growing up. Hope to relocate there one day❤😊

[@gaw0402]

It's definitely different living here versus visiting. My visits were great. Living here....eh. So we're moving again lol

[@KevyB1990]

Been rafting on the Nantahala. It's a great trip for beginners and those who just want to be on the river and not get thrown out of the raft. A friend of mine ended up becoming a rafting guide because of our trip there.

[@harolddenton6031]

This upcoming fall i will be going to ride on that smoky mountain railroad to take in the beautiful fall colors.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea it is even better in the fall, I think you'll love it

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Randy and Bella, you are wonderful. It is such a beautiful place, like Heaven. Hard to believe it really exist in the US. I admire you and don't know how you prepare such a presentation. Where do you take that fantastic knowledge. You are absolutely amazing me every time. Randy, how do you film from above while you drive or in a boat or train? Give a big hug to Bella from me. She was a super player on this trip. ❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words ..Yea I don't do the drone and on train footage while I'm on a train, they are done on different days, but yea it does take a lot of planning and a whole lot of editing

[@shannonqueen6397]

Great Video, I live in between Bryson City & Cherokee. I have lived here all my life, I work at the casino. You detailed alot in a short time, of some of the prettiest places in the Southeast. Great Job!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, great to hear, especially from someone who lives there

[@michaelcarmean4906]

It’s Really Grown 🙏 Since 1980

[@robbiefrank9127]

Great videos young man!😊

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@robbiefrank9127]

Please keep them coming our way and keep Bella safe!

[@amyreynolds3619]

I use to go GSMR every year from the 90s to 2004. As a railfan and volunteer of NCTM or Spencer Shops in Spencer,NC.

[@Silverhorse32]

Wow, you do a great job on your films. I'm originally from the Tampa area but now live in St. Augustine. I shared this video on my Facebook page. I will share others.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Silverhorse, I appreciate all the shares

[@dianasmith5912]

What a wonderful video. Can’t wait to take the train. My husband loves steam trains and we are both looking forward to the trip. We should be in the area the last of September or the first week of October. Hi to you and Bella.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Well you picked a good time of the year, it's well worth it.

[@dianasmith1045]

@@TampaAerialMedia we are really looking forward to it Originally from PA now live in Lakeland FL. Hope to see some fall colors.

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Subscribed! Very nice and beautiful channel. Thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear welcome. Doing a 3 video series of Wisconsin right now

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback

[@domcizek]

GOOD VIDEO

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Siggyroka]

We’re only 2 hours from their,but didn’t know of 1/2 of the places you went to,thanks for the info

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome

[@etchman224]

Really enjoy your videos!!! Keep up the great content👍suggestion on the pronunciation of Appalachian is "App-a-latch-in" At least that's what we say around here... "since a night club was a stick" 😉

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words yes I researched that word found it seemed to be half and half on how people pronounced it.

[@matthewm3912]

Also, you cannot forget to mention DARNELL FARMS next time! It is an AWESOME riverside farm in Bryson City. Fruit flavored soft serve cups there! Also a TON of local goods.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That is good to know, want to film up there somewhere again this summer

[@vixyswillie]

So great to hear you’re coming to Wisconsin! When you’re in Milwaukee, let us know and we’ll treat you to a meal and beverage of your choice! We live 10 minutes from downtown. And when you do your segments, make sure to highlight the following Wisconsin traditions: (1) The Friday Fish Fry; (2) The Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet cocktail; (3) Spotted Cow beer - sold only in Wisconsin by New Glarus Brewing Company; (4) our amazing array of Wisconsin cheeses; and of course, when in Green Bay, (5) the Lambeau Leap and (6) the Cheesehead hat! Looking forward to your visit! 😃👍

[@vixyswillie]

GEEZ - and how did I forget our Wisconsin Supper Club tradition?! There are about 300 of them!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That's helpful for me in planning, will try to do all that...going inside Lambeau field for Family night

[@vixyswillie]

@@TampaAerialMedia You will love that! It’s an experience everyone should have at least once. Enjoy!

[@dozer762]

Check out viking mountain on viking mountain trail in greenville, tennessee. They tried building a ski resort up there in the late seventies. They had famous people and even astronauts go. I live there as a small child in 1985.

[@davidbrown6353]

Robot voice sounds like a young Chicago Cubs Harry Carry!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Harry Carry was a legend...

[@matthewm3912]

I have been on the smokey mountain railroad a few times. Word to the wise...don't spend the money on the fancy seats/rail car. If you want A/C at least go for that, but the open air cars are much cheaper, and a more immersive ride.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I totally agree

[@malibu1966]

Did I miss it ? You did not mention Joey's Pancake House in Maggie Valley. If you're eating breakfast in Maggie Valley you're eating at Joey's Pancake House. Wonderful food and service. It's been a landmark for over 50 years.

[@mcloud7426]

Greetings from Ft Bragg, NC! Did you board your little dog at the place you mentioned? I'd like to hear some reviews before we board ours while we ride the train. Good job with your video as always!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

No, my dog was a service dog so brought her with me

[@billballoo7881]

Has to be pretty during the fall. Does the railroad run all year round or certain times of the year?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I believe they shut down in Jan but open again April 1st

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Did you go to "Jimmie Macs" in Bryson ? Thats the same family from TAMPA FL

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I would have if I had known

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I was born n raised in Port Tampa City... one of the Class of 74 just moved to Bryson City and told me about it on Sunday... I live in Murphy now... Great Video Take care of you n Bella

[@berrysuttlemyre]

Rice Wagon food truck is the best

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea I thought it was pretty goid

[@raymondbrewer9111]

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[@schellsfamilyvacation1176]

Hey, you forgot Lake Junaluska at the end of Maggie Valley. You can’t miss it is a humongous lake. The Methodist churches, history is all around the lake and a historic buildings and museums

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea you are right, I should have covered that, considering doing Asheville and Waynesville in Fall so may cover it then

[@countdooku6523]

What was the price of the atv and horseback riding combo?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

The ATV was about $450 for a 6 seater for 10 hours...The Horseback riding I believe was about $45 for a hour ride

[@beverlyhill6783]

It’s great that ya think we’re a nice area - But - God forbid - We get over crowed like pigeon forge and Gatlinburg

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I don't think you will because many of the people moving in that area area going to the many little towns around the area like Waynesville

[@beverlyhill6783]

@@TampaAerialMedia That’s true - Hope and pray not many more come and Change our small town feel

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Hi Of soda pops doesn't take cash what do they take rocks 😂😂😂 no cash no business anti Americans Nice video as always thanks gor the heads up

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea, I had waited for them to make 2 milkshakes, cause I guess they made a mistake with the first one, and then to find out they don't take cash. There was just a little sign on the register

[@libdavis7854]

Thd train really is not wheelchair accessible.. in order to get on the train you have to go through gravel

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Didn't know that, they should fix that if they haven't already

[@brettblankenship3246]

One of the only places left where a man's word is law

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep, that's the way it should be

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Bella is your service dog or you are her service hooman?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Actually both, cause I help her with her eyes

[@BettyRuly223]

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[@allan9603]

@Betty, OK, but what does that have to do with this video?

[@BettyRuly223]

@@allan9603 Allah SWT and Rasulullah SAW ordered to spread the dream of Muhammad Qasim to anyone and all ways to be heard by all mankind Rasulullah SAW had delivered this news 1400 years ago and now Rasulullah SAW asks us to remind again so that one day no one will sue Rasulullah SAW again

[@allan9603]

@@BettyRuly223 , are you drunk?

[@daniedevite6781]

Don’t care for the guitarist

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I thought he was pretty good

[@voodoodaddy574]

Not even a mention of Dale's Wheels Thru Time museum in Maggie Valley????? Feels like an intentional snub.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep should have done that, might do it in another video of Waynesville

[@marcedrickirby6348]

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