Great Smoky Mountains HIGHEST POINT - Clingmans Dome Hike + Mountain Roads thro NC & TN (road trip)

Join us for day 2 of our summer 2022 mega road trip where we drive from Georgia to Tennessee through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with gorgeous views, beautiful spots in mountain towns and to see the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, Clingmans Dome, and driving through curvy mountain roads in the clouds and more! Stops along the way include Dillsboro North Carolina mountain town to see the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad train and the Old Dillsboro Shops on Front Street, lined with charming main street architecture, beautiful crafts shops and bistros, followed by a stop at the Oconaluftee visitor center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explore the Mountain Farm Museum, an outdoor recreation of an early 1900 mountain farm estate, super cool (and of course we did some shopping to support the national park)! We then trekked through winding mountain roads to visit the beautiful and terrifying Clingmans Dome, high in the clouds! We saw and officially got to step onto the Appalachian Trail on the way up to the observation tower. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the highest point in Tennessee, and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi. The observation tower on the summit of Clingmans Dome offers spectacular 360° views of the Smokies and beyond for visitors willing to climb the steep half-mile walk to the tower at the top. On the way to Gatlinburg, we drive through really cool mountain tunnels and get some more scenic overlooks! Hope you enjoyed the adventures on day 2 of our mega summer 2022 road trip! See you soon for the next one!
Welcome to Super Enthused! My name is Jackie and I bring you along as we visit fun and unique travel destinations, theme parks and attractions, road trips, resort tours and so much more. I hope you enjoy the videos, thanks for being here! ❤️
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[@jessicatipton2079]

It’s kind of tradition to honk your horn through the tunnels in the Smoky Mountains. My family usually lays down the horn through the entire tunnel 😆

[@SuperEnthused]

We have to do that next time then!!

[@demouthindesouth]

The other tradition is to make a wish but you can't say it out loud and then you hold your breath the whole way through the tunnel and your wish will come true. So instead of wishing on a star, wish upon a tunnel!

[@jessicatipton2079]

@@demouthindesouth and my mom used to tell me I had to hold my feet up as well for the wish to come true 😆 So many requirements for these wishes 😂

[@priscillalimardo6286]

We do that too😃

[@SuperEnthused]

@@jessicatipton2079 haha yes so many rules!!

[@ZzimmyZee]

The “small horse” at the mountain farm museum, was actually a mule (the result of breeding a horse & donkey).. You don’t see them that often anymore. Mules were desirable livestock because they take on the favorable characteristics of both the horse & donkey. But an interesting fact is that a mule is sterile, so they cannot reproduce. And I believe the people lined up on the side of the road were looking at the elk. My family and I used to visit the Smokies a lot, and we would see the elk along the way 🤗. Love your vlogs! You and Sam are so fun to watch and learn from. Thank you! 😃

[@SuperEnthused]

Ah thank you for that info, Angie! It was definitely an elk, the Smokies are so special I already can’t wait to go back.

[@judyriddle7195]

Honking in tunnels is a southern tradition. Saying Hi!

[@SuperEnthused]

I’m learnin the ways!!!

[@johnjacksom4444]

My maternal Grandfather grew up in the shadow of the Smokies. Whittier,N.C. Visited the National Park when I was 7 yrs old & more interested in reading comic books!! Judging by Ur video I really missed out. Thanx for sharing the old home territory!!

[@janetjenkins9765]

I live in Pigeon Forge. It’s a thing for some reason to hold your breath through the tunnels, honk and make a wish when you get to the other side. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ajserviced.1760]

Smoky Mountains are a site to see. Tennessee people have a tradition to honk the car horn in tunnels. It started out as a warning for other cars when the tunnels were only able to fit one car at a time, but now we honk to ward off evil spirits and remember those who have died in them. Glad y'all got to experience it all. Hope y'all continue having good journey. Be Safe Take Care ♥ 🙏

[@veganmomandsons8693]

People honk in the tunnels just for fun! I grew up in Atlanta and we would always go up there and it was fun to honk at each other!😍

[@SuperEnthused]

That's so sweet, I love it!

[@tasteofmassachusettsneweng2807]

The 80s songs... omg Awesome

[@SuperEnthused]

One of the best parts of a road trip are the road tunes, am I right?

[@shaneomack5018]

Hope cades cove Tennessee is on the mix sometime in this trip.. totally worth the stop friends

[@muthergoose4084]

yes yes yes ! I absolutely agree.

[@llowery1276]

I've been going to Gatlinburg TN every since I was little. As an adult, we have started taking our kids on yearly trips there. As for the honking the horn in the mountain tunnels, it's tradition. Alot of people do it, including us. They've been doing it for years. Love your road trip videos! ❤

[@MsCDWeasel]

I think it's a tradition to honk in tunnels. 4-wheelers will do it if there is a 1-lane tunnel. This is the most amazing vlog! I am living vicariously through you as I don't plan on visiting any part of the country that has humidity in the near future. Please come to the national parks in Colorado! You both would love them. Rocky Mountain National Park will blow your mind.

[@SuperEnthused]

I don’t blame you at all, the air itself feels infused with the heat of a thousand suns and a freshly cooked swamp!! 😂

[@lindaburton7440]

Also air is thinner that high up, cooler because of it too

[@Ed-R]

Hi Jackie and Sam. Epic Wow. You seen pigs, a horse, elk, but no John Deere Tractors. Love the Scenic Road Trip with the Lovely Side Trips. Keep having Fun and on to the next Adventure.

[@soitsmelaura]

I am so naive … till today I thought smoky mountains got their name from actual smoke … those images of the mountains were unforgettable, how fun to actually edit this vid … can’t wait to go someday … thanks for sharing

[@eelore5271]

That train has a polar express trip they do in winter for Christmas. It’s awesome! You can wear your snuggly pajamas and they serve hot chocolate and cookie as they tell the story and then Santa come on the train and gives everyone a special bell. ❤️ they do an Easter theme trip as well. Y’all should take one of the fall foliage trips though. It’s so beautiful!!

[@longfootbuddy]

ooh, i like when you go on trips like this

[@SuperEnthused]

I’m so glad, I love it so much too!

[@vegasstoker9647]

Glad you got to enjoy some of the beauty that comes with the Smoky Mountains.

[@maymedyslin8779]

Honking is just a thing for all tunnels. And holding your breath all the way through

[@tarahamilton4136]

I see wedding bands! Congrats you guys!

[@SuperEnthused]

Thank u Tara! ❤️

[@paulamartin8392]

Those were Elk you saw near Cherokee and people honk in tunnels here in the south. Sometimes they play the old tune “Shave and a Hair Cut” then you answer back “Two Bits” but all with your car horn.

[@keepitreal477]

We always honk in that tunnel. It's a tradition

[@richardbethel6590]

Enjoyed your video!! We couldn't help but notice how clean and free from litter all the hiways were! Sure puts our Ca. Hiways to shame, trash everywhere, and an occasional mattress or appliance. Keep up the good work!

[@SuperEnthused]

So true, I noticed how clean and well taken care of this whole area is. It’s really nice, feels like TN takes pride in the Smokys.

[@BrewCityGillz]

You and Sam just make a great travel team. So excited to see where you all go this trip!

[@HeyTommyMain]

I love those Smoky Mountain chickens lol You were above the clouds we can call you Jackie Skywalker!

[@k001daddy]

Pretty cool! I'm still having night terrors from that Barbie thing though... LOL

[@SuperEnthused]

😂

[@placestosee9342]

Just recently, my daughter and her boyfriend went to Mont Tremblant near Montreal. After watching this video, I sent her the link. Your video reminded so much me of her videos. She also travelled with her boyfriend and has issues with heights. I have been sending my children many of your videos and a few of PMM's. These videos from TN and GA are fantastic. Keep them coming. Take care!!!

[@LaurensTravels]

Road trips are the best! This video brought back memories of road trips I used to do with my grandparents. We would stop and put our feet in the cold creek water too! 🥰

[@SuperEnthused]

We wanted to put our feet in there so badly! Maybe we will this trip tho!

[@mtnlaurel12]

Thanks for going to Clingmans Dome. It's probably been 20 years since I've been up there. I really need to take my grandson after seeing this. When I was 5 years old, the Clingman's Dome tower had a lot of icy patches. I remember my older brothers running and sliding down the walkway. What I remember is that it was the coldest I've ever been. Still to this day I can say it was the coldest I'd ever been. My little cloth gloves did not help me at all. It's certainly different up there compared to the valley. You were definitely in the Smoky mountains! By the way, there have been numerous incidents where Bears have broken into cars in the parking lot. Never leave food in your car in the mountains. When we go, I always make sure that, if we stop and get a bag of chips or something, we throw them away before we park I don't want any food whatsoever in our cars to entice a bear to break in. There's actually a lot of that that goes on in Gatlinburg also at some of the hotels and parking lots. I guess people told you that it's a tradition to honk in tunnels. My dad helped build the chimney tops picnic area. You passed it on the way to Gatlinburg. I wish you had stopped at that Monument at Newfound gap. That's where the president dedicated the park in 1943? Someone correct my year.

[@vickistory2724]

Honking is just a mountain thing. My dad always did it on our trips and I have followed in this tradition, it is fun. Since we live about three hours from the mountains is has always been our vacation go to place. Last time I was at Clingmans Dome I was little and a skunk was in the parking lot. Everyone wanted to see it because it was so cute and all I remember is my parents scream "Vicki don't get close to it" again and again. There is so much to see and do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge so glad you have made it back. When you leave you should go back through Cherokee and see the bears, Indians and Casino. I so loving these road trips. Thank you!!!

[@oceanmermaid3700]

When it's not foggy, you can get a really wonderful view from Clingman's Dome!

[@allyburnett3315]

People including myself Honk in the tunnels like that lol it's for fun and makes me smile and others smile when they do it back haha. I go beep beep beeeeep beep lol it's funny.

[@SuperEnthused]

I love it!

[@allyburnett3315]

@@SuperEnthused it's so fun!!!! Yall made me laugh when you said why are they honking??? Our lights are on hahahaha

[@Randene31]

We rode this train. Love the NC side of the Smokies.

[@jm92gt03gt]

Another 30 min video at my lunch time, What could be better.

[@SuperEnthused]

Bon appetit!!

[@katesommerville7217]

Certainly looks a beautiful part of the world ❤️

[@ericwalter6344]

Back in Tennessee again love it there my my wife has family that live in jellico Tennessee

[@toddcribbs6844]

Jackie you are so kind I hope God blesses you with everything that comes at you and Sam

[@jdtravel4672]

I been on that road hundreds of times. Love Cherokee NC. Great resteraunts there. I always see Elk there surprised you didn't.

[@Nodoubtaboutit1977]

Been up to clingmans dome several times. The camera dont due the hike justice. When its clear the view is amazing but the hike up is very steep not for the faint of heart. Thanks for the video

[@SuperEnthused]

It’s so true, it doesn’t do it justice!! Its something you have to see with your own eyes.

[@bethanym723]

Welcome back to Tennessee ❤️❤️❤️

[@dennisud]

I remember going through this area many times a a kid and as an adult as my Wife's parents lived in Murphy, North Carolina surrounded by the national park.

[@helgabullabong]

One of my absolutely favourite spots in the world. It's so beautiful there. Love, love, love this video. Enjoy xx

[@SuperEnthused]

It really is so beautiful, Helga!

[@emilygrae]

I am loving the mega road trip so far and can not wait to see where else you and Sam go!! 🚙 💨

[@davidthomas3557]

I’m glad we decided to make the hike to clingmans dome it like to kill us but it was a great view

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Loving these mega summer road trips

[@SuperEnthused]

Loving your summer trips too!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

@@SuperEnthused thanks Jackie

[@shortshorts920]

You definitely need to go to clingmans dome on a clear sunny day. You can see for miles. The trees an land around look so small. You can see multiple streams and lakes/ponds off in the distance.

[@ricardoisella7595]

Hi. Beautiful video..!! Congrats..!!When You return to Fl, don,t forget Helen (a Bavarian village in Georgia), it's worth a visiting. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@roxannesimpson5736]

Did I see wedding bands? Congrats you two!! Love traveling with you!

[@amymorand5723]

I absolutely LOVE the Smoky Mountains! If you ever get a chance on another road trip, please take an excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and spend some time in Cherokee. Unto These Hills is a wonderful outdoor drama that is a must do. 🙂

[@davidthomas3557]

We fell in love with Gatlinburg and pigeon Forge in 2020. Dollywood and the dreammore Resort were beautiful and very Disney like. We love going there whenever we can

[@antoniotrew5894]

You should visit Clingmans Dome at night, because it's a great place for sky watching, especially if you wanna see the huge star clustered center of our Milky Way galaxy... It's absolutely breathtaking and it's something I think every person should get a chance to experience ...

[@SuperEnthused]

We were watching the stars last night here in TN! I bet it would be amazing there tho!

[@trinamiller100]

Smoky Mountains are so cool.

[@karenschreiner5932]

Need to ride the train, beautiful scenery, it never gets old, live in Fletcher, not far from Asheville & need to go to Unto The Hills drama., fyi going through the tunnel, it s just given that you honk your horn & your resort you staying @, it s used to be a outdoor venue for concerts. Miss having the outdoor concerts.

[@jasonkwong3207]

Clingmans Dome! Last summer my best friend and I drove through that area on a road trip. The walk up wasn't too bad, though certainly not exactly easy due to its steepness. When we got to the tower we made a short attempt to run up the spiral walkway to the top at which point some people jokingly told us to stop showing off. We were lucky to have a sunny and clear day and had an amazing view.

[@devinlambke4295]

Ooh so cool. I stayed in Cherokee in 2020 .whole Smokey are so peacful

[@starwarshockeyfanfl7310]

Using the videos as ideas for the family trip in September. Thanks a bunch!!!!

[@SuperEnthused]

Awesome! It’ll be even nicer in September!

[@toddventure]

Welcome back to North Carolina. ❤❤❤

[@selmerslasher6964]

Welcome to our great state of Tennessee

[@SuperEnthused]

Love TN!!

[@wingsovermikey]

You got your exercise for the day with this one, and I hope you can spot poison ivy when you hike.

[@JustOutnAbout]

Too bad you couldn't go tubing!! Gosh I haven't gone thru that park of the parkway in a long time. It's an awesome drive though and great stops!! ~Dawn

[@donnakaywain3487]

Im a seasoned veteran of the GSM … when going through tunnels … you blow your horn because… its fun 🤩 its like saying hello 👋🏻 always blow through tunnels 😉

[@heatherquiles5533]

You have to honk to your fellow travelers. We do it all the time! The kids and especially me love it 💜

[@arlenemadden8707]

You make me want to get on the road. Beautiful Smokey Mountains. Did the Blue Ridge parkway a few years ago. 😎👍🏻💫✨

[@mandapleazee]

Why was I getting twilight vibes with the view of the fog over the trees lol. I hope you and Sam are having the best time traveling !

[@kaylahenderson258]

You went to Dillsboro! We went there for Thanksgiving. Dillsboro and Bryson City are a dream!

[@SuperEnthused]

So dreamy!!

[@lylerich9573]

I love that visitor’s center! In the evening, the elk come out to graze.

[@butterycroissant8440]

Wow, that observation deck in the mountains is one of the coolest things I think I’ve ever seen! Loving the road trip vids

[@mullins809]

Wow exciting road trip

[@wdwlarkey5214]

we camped in cherokee its such a cool town! I love the smokey mountains

[@barbhawkinson659]

I love it when you take us to Tennessee 😊🌲🐻

[@tanak503]

Jackie the instrument at the farm that you referred to as a piano is actually a pump organ. The way to make the sound is by pumping the foot pedals. Our family had one and it was fun to play. Also a work out for your legs.😊

[@cathifowler2567]

I live here and you are doing an amazing job on these videos. Looking forward to see what else you film of this beautiful area. Have a great time!

[@SuperEnthused]

That means so much, Cathi!!

[@DorethaFuhrRealEstateAgent]

look at the views there awesome thank you for sharing

[@terrynewell8968]

Beautiful!

[@davehitt]

Very cool!

[@donnamarler6945]

So beautiful!!

[@reneebarrow4697]

Jackie, I wish ya'll could have had a clearer day at Clingmans Dome and coming across the mountain. The people beside the road after the visitors center were lookng at elk. The stone platform at Newfound Gap(the NC/TN line) was where President Roosevelt opened the park in September of 1940. Hope ya'll have a wonderful trip.

[@micahmilam914]

Im from this area of Tennessee and I guess I don't think much about people from other places wondering why cars honk in the tunnels. It's just another fun way for us to say hello to cars passing through the tunnels and fun to hear the echo

[@88ChrisN]

These are some of our family’s favorite places. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍👍

[@sspencer5784]

So good ! Thanks for sharing! X

[@lunalynn70]

I truly hope one day you come to KY and explore mammoth cave. Love this yr of travel your bringing us.

[@SuperEnthused]

We absolutely will, thank you Luna!

[@michelletaylor4350]

Hey. That deer that everyone was looking at was an elk. We always see them near that visitors center.

[@claudiamejia2274]

Thank you for sharing your road trip experience with us. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store ❤️

[@hollypardue8091]

I spy the School Bus Graveyard!! You were close to my neck of the woods, Helen, GA! And Promise is vacationing there now!! So cool!

[@SuperEnthused]

Yes we wrote down the school bus graveyard and a house at museum and a bunch of other roadside places for future trips!

[@demetracosindas7590]

Such a pretty area. Love all the green trees. 😃

[@olafpamela]

We did this area in the spring 👍🥰 If back in the area again please try the GSMR , we did the dining car, so much fun eating in a rail car.🚃 Loving seeing out of the FL area. Thanks for sharing your adventures 😎🤗❤

[@lisaburgess8925]

So glad your enjoying TN and The Great Smoky Mountains!

[@aaronjames7073]

Love the roadtrip playlist..

[@NessieMay]

So cool to watch the clouds roll in and out on top of the mountains! ⛰☁️

[@thenghthwkful]

Looks like you all are having a great time on your trip looking forward to the next one to see where your adventure is taking you.

[@annetteabril3273]

Beautiful

[@toddventure]

Hit Pisgah National Forest and Uwharrie National Forest as well if you have time. Both are in NC. 😀

[@marypettyfer4640]

Thank you so much love this road trip. I love watching your videos always happy,inspiring ❤ love you guys God bless 🙏🏼♥️♥️

[@lizinacan151]

what an amazing journey! the air in the mountains is so fresh and clean- it's good for the spirit. thanks for taking us on your road trip! i can't wait for the next video. stay safe!

[@cynthiadameron1399]

This is so beautiful

[@audreymcfarlin6947]

That was awesome! Loved this video

[@WiseYoungBabyGrogu]

Great vlog again.

[@GingerPrincessVlogs]

While in that area you should check out the Cherokee village. The Oconaluftee (Oh-kona-luf-tee) River and park are amazing! (Edit: that would be the park you passed at 4:38) As well as the village you can tour. Drama Inn is named for the play that is preformed at the top of the hill there.

[@susantaylor3687]

I used to live in GA and this is one of my favorite drives ever! Great video guys!

[@oceanmermaid3700]

The mountains are so beautiful in the fall!!

[@ryanf1372]

Even better in the summer when they are green !

[@ARCAdventures]

Awesome scenery, captures very nice! One of our favorite things in TN were all the Great Smokey Mountain river streams, and the sounds, smells and views that go with them! Great vid!