Motorhome RV Living | Exploring Mammoth Cave National Park

[@PidasianHippie]

Mammoth Cave NP campground looks like it would be a great place to go even if you didn't go to the caves. I would love hiking all those trails. I hope you didn't have nightmares about the cave crickets. Safe Travels!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Luckily the cave crickets remained in the caves and out of my dreams! Lol!

[@retiredandpreppingquilting2350]

I took my children there in the 1970's. I was in my 30's then and my legs hurt for several day. I used muscles I had not used in a long time. Hope you all enjoyed it.

[@lizchilders4154]

This is on our bucket list, but I think the dogs and I will go on a walk during the cave tours.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Lol!

[@jimlookabaugh9208]

Thanks for your enthusiasm we are leaving Oregon on 12-26-17 to start our adventure. You two seam to have the ability to live and work closely together Again thanks for being our inspiration

[@OhioTravelswithKris]

thanks for filming this! My GGG grandfather, owned Mammoth Cave back when Stephen Bishop was there and got lost in the cave (1850s)

[@hugohackenbush6474]

One day you filmed Lorena's butt in the cave, and the following morning you tried to film her before she did hair & make-up. In retribution she told you to put on shorts and led you into a creepy (and what she hoped would be a tick-infested) woods, then to a mammoth sink hole in a plot to dump your body. Fortunately (?) your humor and charm (and Lorena's aversion to driving the RV) foiled her plans.... hypothetically speaking. Another great video! Thanks for bringing us along :)

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

That's awesome Hugo! Very well thought out...Lol!

[@openroad9789]

Every time we went into caves...I had my rosary..."Hail Mary..."

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Nice, lol!

[@pauljohnson3573]

I thought I was watching a remake of a film where people go into the woods to make a documentary and never make it out again. Great video Paul and glad you could edit your own movie.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Lol!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

That cave is AWESOME!!!! we were there when are boys were young back in the 80's the lantern tour was the BEST!!!! We did the History tour first then we did the lantern a couple days latter... We were there for 5 days camping it was great from what I can remember. I don't have a clue what else we did other than the tours. I know we had to have done other stuff. But I've been hit in the head so many times over the year I tend to forget to wake up like I did Friday I slept the whole day.... LOL,LOL... I truly live a dogs life. Eat sleep and poop... LOL,LOL,LOL... You kids keep having fun and I'll be here to watch. Thanks again for taking the time to share these awesome videos... Be blessed... BBE..

[@karendotson6180]

Seems like a beautiful place. Lots of walking. Ozzy was Probably wondering what was that .

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Ozzy was very curious for sure! Lol!

[@davidcarter1492]

I did those exact tours last year. My first national park. I can't wait to go again. Happy to relive it. Thanks again! Note that during the summer it can be difficult to just walk up and get tickets for the most popular tours. If you can, plan ahead and buy online. I think I got my tickets a couple or more months in advance.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yeah, I would think summer time is crazy there! Great tip to buy early!

[@bobshaw4063]

Decades ago while visiting my friends in Radcliffe , Kentucky near Ft Knox Army Post my friend took me to Mammoth Cave National Park. Also in the past my friends took me to Squire Boon Caverns .

[@bobshaw4063]

Your friends motor home looked really nice. Did you get to see the inside of it? Are they Canadian ?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

It is a beautiful place Bob! Their motorhome is very nice inside and yes, they are Canadian. We met them at the campground where my mom stays, back in my hometown. Take care!

[@pamthompson5385]

Thanks for taking us along, physically we couldn't have done it, it's awesome

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad you could come along then!

[@twatson6252]

looks like a good tornado shelter as did the mega caverns.

[@judycarey9051]

Great caves.

[@ricks.1318]

I visited the Mammoth Caves while I was stationed just north at Ft Knox, Ky .... AMAZING stuff as Paul would say .... lol :) :) DEFINITELY a "Day Trip" adventure, for all that are interested in it ..... a wild experience !!!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Very cool Rick!

[@calicojunctionisclosed]

Glad you took me through that cave as know I will never go into it. I went in a coal mine in Pa. yrs ago and you ride the coal car down backwards and the opening is the size of a postage stamp when you get to the level for the tour. All I can think when is such confined area is earthquake.

[@randall271]

Great video. Mammoth cave is awesome and the park looks beautiful. Paul ... really...., cave crickets, come on dude they are just tiny little bugs. Lorena saying she was going to kick your ass was hilarious. My money is on her, being you're afraid of cave crickets(LOL). Safe travels.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Tiny little bugs!? They were pure evil looking! I prefer large animals that I know are trying to kill me rather than small things that can sneak up on me, crawl into my pant leg and eat me from the inside out! Lol! Lorena is a powder puff...I hope she doesn't see this or I'm dead! Lol!

[@joanhazelgrove9444]

I visited Mammoth Cave about 40 years ago. The tour was about 2 hours and was amazing. The entrance then was a huge cave opening with a decline path. We saw huge stalactites and stalagmites and an underground river. It looks like they may be using different entrances now.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Could be Joan...they use several entrances and I think they've closed some as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@steveblanck6067]

Kathy and I went through the first trip. The history of the gunpowder and the hollowed logs piping was interesting. We thought that that was all there was because ther were talking about belly crawling, So we left..I will have to go back and do the domes.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Belly crawling would be a bit much for me too...because of those fricking cave crickets! Lol!

[@seannielsen6587]

At least you both got your steps in for the day.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yeah buddy!

[@benwatters9240]

I was there 45+ years ago. I remember the fat man squeeze haha. Great video, fall colors are beautiful.

[@elainemcnary625]

Great video. You did a good job, felt like I was there with you. I started feeling chest pressure about 2 minutes into it. There’s no way my head will let my butt squeeze through there. So thank you for my first and last tour of Mammoth Cave. 🍀👍. Loved it

[@santahawes8389]

Paul, if your brother tripped off your vibes with the spider, I was able to make is about six minutes in. The ceiling coming down, and space getting small just freaked me out, even just watching. I too am an "outdoorsie type", and prefer open air spaces. Thank you for sharing, but I would do that if I was paid!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yes sir...pretty tight spaces down there!

[@pivoine5929]

So beautiful nature thks a lot

[@countryboy8772]

Thanks for awesome video

[@roydavis2242]

Your first tour is where I freaked out as a kid. (8-9 ish) It was where we discovered I am claustrophobic. I will not be going spelunking for sure. I loved the forest and wildlife in this park. We refer to the back woods of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as "shiner" country cause you feel like you're being watched.

[@JW-es5un]

So Happy Y'all visited Mammoth Cave.. They do offer a handicap tour of the Cave System.. The tour takes you thru the Rotunda Room.. The Rotunda Room was used by the Native Americans to have ceremonies.. It is said that during the Civil War soldiers may have hide out in some areas of the cave system.. (Several other cave systems to tour in a 20ty-30ty mile radius..) Another Great Video of Somewhere to travel too.. The area has lots of things to see & do.. Was nice seeing Ozzy enjoying KY... THANK YOU for all the effort you both put in your videos.. 🎶📷🎥👥👀 MERRY CHRISTMAS 👼🎄🎁🎅 SAFE TRAVELS 👩👨😸🚘🇺🇸

[@TenderHearted3]

Quite the workout...and mammoth!! Thanks for taking us along with you. I enjoyed the beautiful fall colors, as well :-)

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

The fall colors were really starting to kick in! You are correct...absolutely beautiful!

[@katiestar5245]

I just booked the historic tour and im clausterphobic. Im nervous about this trip but I am an adventurous person. So from what you guys said....im screwed.

[@KevinSmith-qz4jv]

Thanks for the video now I know I will not go underground!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Lol!

[@michaelferguson2977]

When hiking, I use the GPS. on my phone to know where I left the vehicle, plus not get lost. Hehehe! I learned the hard way.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

That is a great tip....you're going to have to tell the story to us one day! :)

[@christybrainard6134]

You missed the long tour where they used to have a cafeteria. I haven't been t here in over 35 years I don't think that I could do it any more but it was beautiful.

[@steveblanck6067]

Now there is a sink hole in the Corvette testing ground full of corvettes!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Really!? Holy crap I just saw this video from 2014! Amazing! Lol! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6bOdYqem5yIb6s

[@steveboyte4702]

Hey y’all....... From Louisiana, we send our thanks for your posts. Have followed since you were along the Rio Grande River and have loved living vicariously through your posts. Today, just wanted to let you know that information about the accessibility of attractions by us who are not as mobile as in prior years, is greatly appreciated. Gotta’ run now......Packing for a trip to Branson..... Steve and Martha

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We need to get better at the "accessibility" thing Steve! Thanks for letting us know! Safe travels!

[@brendacostte9652]

hey Paul did u see the giant cave cricket on ur neck!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Don't start Brenda! Lol!

[@Donna_B]

Sooooo beautiful!! Loved the gorgeous trees! You guys really got some hiking in. And Ozzy was so curious about the deer. It's cool seeing the wildlife out there. Would have been cool seeing a bear too (from a safe distance of course). 😊

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Ozzy and the deer were hilarious!

[@Sol-x]

Dig the fall leaves and colors. cool cave. they did a fine job on the cave lighting.

[@seannielsen6587]

Cave crickets at 9:10 approx??? no thanks LOL..it does look fun , the tour..... oh and then you filmed a bunch more.....

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Wasn't a fan of the cave crickets! Lol!

[@twdenman1]

Guess what? Steve and Diana have a similar rig as ours! We love the floor plan. Ours has the J-Ride plus suspension, and we have two small storage bays ahead of the front tires.. Loved this video. We've only been to MCNP a couple times. Loved it both times. Looked like the fall colors had kicked in. (We have a 4-wheel drive story to tell, while in MCNP. We'll have to share it with you sometime. :-)) Ted & Lee Ann

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Very cool Ted! We'll have to hear that story sometime!

[@seannielsen6587]

a boat bridge..very cool!!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I know right!?

[@MakingMotorhomeMemories]

Lots of deer there! I might have to visit! 😉

[@nomadtraveler7081]

Awesome looking place. Thanks

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for watching!

[@julieh3327]

Loved the scenery! We haven’t been to Mammoth Caves and were interested in this because we may want to go up there sometime. Not sure the historic entrance would be something for us . . . Wow, what a hike!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

It is well worth a visit Julie!

[@dlmac5935]

Not a hope in heck I could do that! I'm super claustrophobic and the video alone was causing me panic. I never used to be this way, don't know what happened, but it's wide open spaces for this wimp.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Didn't mean to stress you out David! Wide open spaces coming soon as we head out west! Lol!

[@jasff69]

Thanks for another great video... This has always been on my "Bucket List" and your video is very informative. Wishing you both the best. BTW..... do you ever sleep? Cause according to the notes, you upload your videos in the middle of the night....

[@dorothrawalker1389]

So not me caves creep me out plus you guys are so up beat its so great.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for watching Dorothra, we really appreciate it!

[@ka1133]

Thank you for the fantastic hike and tour of the Caves and beautiful park/woods. Unfortunately chances of me doing this are slim to nil. As it turns out my EX is only a couple hours from there. Next time I head down there (with my daughter) I'll have to at least check out the area. A couple of years ago my friend and I did the tour of Howe's Cave in NY. That was pretty cool and somewhat similar to Mammoth Caves ... probably not as big. Question: While you were having your "picnic" the camera was panning. Did you use some kind of electronic turntable?? Very cool effect. GREAT VIDEO!!!! Enjoyed it immensely!!

[@johnsenesi9095]

The Adventure Nation Friends Club. has now been created and has been okayed by the motorhome experiment ,The Adventure Nation Friends Club now we can chat to each other and Express all the adventurous of the motorhome Experiment. And now I'm inviting you to join us on Facebook book under groups

[@ralphfairbanks475]

Seems to me somebody needs to get out there with a leaf blower. PS: I’m not doing the hike

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hahaha...too funny Ralph! I can see a park ranger going, "sir, what and the heck are you doing with that leaf blower!?" Lol!

[@joycebarnett5813]

Paul, do you guys ever get lost? And if so how do you find your way out. Just asking. Great video since I did not have to actually be there. I have a thing of small spaces. I tried it once not knowing of the whatever and I was sick for 2 days. I had trouble standing up after being in a cave. It really messed with my mind. Not fun. But this was beautiful. Thanks for doing the hard work. Great video again. Stay safe and happy trails. Love ya Joyce

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

These cave tours are all guided but, even if they weren't, if I find my way in, I can find my way out...I'm weird like that! Okay, I'm just weird, but I don't get lost easy. I've never heard of that effect from a cave...very interesting Joyce! Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

[@ralphfairbanks475]

Well Rick did you ever think that just maybe she wants to check you for ticks later? Of course she will probably freak if she finds one

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Lol!

[@peacedove9513]

Ya NO! Thank you for filming but I just couldn't do it...beautiful but . Next time (on trails) leave bread crumbs..banjos 🎵🎶 Nice color's. ..Ozzy the deer hunter🐱✌💖🎼🎵🎶

[@elloweeze1]

The colours are beautiful ,the caves looked amazing but not for me ,lol

[@rickpowell4048]

How You ever found your way out of Canada remains a mystery.!! 1

[@gregdawildmanfast5643]

Your sweetie pie is sounding pretty mean..Bad Lorena Bad Lorena. It looks like you might have to sleep with one eye open.......LOL. Safe and happy trails.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Greg...Now you all know how abused I am...Lol!

[@gregdawildmanfast5643]

The Motorhome Experiment yeah I know you how you feel my wife does the same thing too me 2. Merry Christmas

[@sheilahag]

Hi, I’ m first!!!! 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗 Hey, how did you pan video you & Lorena when you were eating your lunch???

[@mikecranston1900]

sheila hagadone My guess is that he originally had a wider shot, but then during editing he zoomed in the frame, thus allowing him to pan within the original shot.

[@sheilahag]

Jeff Klee Say what?!?!

[@mikecranston1900]

sheila hagadone Let's look at it this way. Let's say you have a large screen TV with this video playing on it. It's a wide shot of scenery with the two people sitting on a bench in the middle. If you were to cup your hands around your eyes (like horse blinders) and step real close to the tv, you'd be able to still see the two people on the bench, but a lot of the scenery around the edge would be cut off from view. Now start stepping from side to side, and it'll look from your perspective like the picture is panning left and right. That's essentially what I think Paul is doing to the video through editing. I don't know for sure, but it's my best guess. If you really need to find out you can ask him on Facebook where he responds. I hope this made sense and helped answer your question.

[@donboehner6005]

Did civil war history have anything to do with the history cave?

[@LadyMarie880]

Hey good cave work don't see my comment so thought I do it again. I don't like small spaces so you did me a favor by videoing and I get to look at the walk. on computer thanks

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad we could bring you along Marie!

[@Sol-x]

by LAW there is no on season nor no off season. this is my expertise... if there is no guide your by law!!!! on your own. i totaly love the off season that i can bring with me private repelling artifacts. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA my next adventure? will be the 2 mile decent in the big ice caves of the prior mountans. the second one? stay tuned my favorit bat people. same time same channel.

[@Sol-x]

federal law can not close down a caving system seasonally. edit if there is a loc? cut it the lock is unlawfull. i have proved this fact with the forest survive agents present. just bring with you US supreme court rulings papers

[@Sol-x]

if any one doubts my words then let us put it to the test. on this video vlog channel. the motor home experiment vers me an my very good freind Ryan Zinke. it will be for the first time in 30 years the motor home experiment will take full videos of this cave that reach far more the 5 miles. while the secretary of the interior is present. fun stuff

[@Sol-x]

make a mark in life Paul and Lorena Charron come visit me. video tape something that has never been video taped the only mountain range in north america that has never been glaciated, i will have federal authority take you in and provide you with safety equipment.

[@Sol-x]

no person in history has seen the bottom

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Solx, I would love to go caving with you...unless of course there's spiders...or snakes....not a big fan of scorpions either. Okay, I'm a big chicken! Lol! You get us in, I'll bring the video camera!

[@madie72451]

Nope! Not for me!!! Scary!! However next time take a picture of hiking map b/4 u head out.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We had a map, but the trails were only marked from the visitors center out and the map wasn't great. Hey, it's part of the adventure right Madeline!? Taking a pic is a great tip...that's normally Lorena's job! Lol!