Scenic Views, Wildlife, Solitude and close to Heaven - Pond Mountain Gamelands, North Carolina a Gem

[@tubbydiverable]

I love Pond. My wife and I go there whenever we can. It’s stunningly beautiful at night, mixed with wholesale terror when the wind hits 55 mph and the snow is blowing sideways. Great video

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks. I'm trying to get back up there for an over night or late night. Life is just too busy!!

[@Triggin1]

was there a few weeks back and got some good drone footage of pond mtn. its an epic spot! thanks for sharing!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I was there a year and a half ago and did a lot of Drone footage. This time I was too tired after the hike.LOL It is a great place!! Thanks for the comment

[@linguistlove]

Hello Rick, I adore the ambiance of the fog and rain. Thanks for taking me along! Kathy

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Glad you enjoyed it. I really enjoy the erie feeling of the fog and light drizzle. Its a neat "natural" feeling! Thanks for the comment !

[@bryanseverino3674]

4Runner is the perfect vehicle for these type of adventures.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I sure think so, though I also appreciate a nicely lifted Taco!

[@bobbykm4jeg234]

I just found your channel and what a delight it is.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Glad to have you. Thanks for leaving a. Comment

[@meinschatzi8978]

Wow, the haze/fog had such a dramatic affect on the footage... beautiful view, even with the rain, you can tell how beautiful it is. Akela is such a good listener! I like the fact you remind us to be aware of the unsafe conditions. On several videos, I did not even think of flooding, falling trees or lightening. (And I was trapped once in the foothills in a lightening storm, you think I would remember!) Glad Akela has treats, my Donar loves duck jerky... the donut - well I am an “old fashion” with and without chocolate with coffee, so the sweetness of the raised donut is not getting to me. BUT the size of that thing - Wow!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

There are a few places that the donuts are worth crashing the diet for, that wasn't that great except for size and warmth... I have some donut recommendations sites I need to check out according to my viewers.... Maybe a future Video !! LOL

[@the32712]

5 minutes from our farm...very cold climate up here for NC. Don't get higher than 85 on most days. Highest temp I ever seen up here was 88.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

It is one of my favorite places! But I've been told not to camp there except during hunting season, which isn't right. I like camping when there isn't shooting !

[@hellopolly2691]

Hi Rick. Another fun video.Christmas tree farms? Love that idea. I wouldn't want to be out there in hunting season with all the Elmer Fudds blasting away !

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Actually, NC has a very good "Hunter Safety Program" and a pretty good record on accidental shooting. They tend to shoot what they are suppose to, and don't shoot of hills. BUT, Its a very good idea to wear bright Orange clothing during the fall !! Thanks for the comment !

[@hellopolly2691]

@@GoingNoWhereFast Bright clothing? With a target on the back!

[@phillipmorris1334]

hello from the sunny ozarks rick!! all the trails paths mountains ,clouds remind me of the ozarks! theres even a donut and coffee shop deep into the ozarks! like nc, no neighbors!! i use my aviation maps along with gps here deep in the forrest wild! tight lines and cheers!!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Yes, if you know how to read an Aviation Chart, its a big help in determining where you are. I can get them on GaiaGPS, so its fun to use them. Mostly though, I just never get lost. I just take a lot of scenic routes!

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

I’m sure glad you clarified that you got treats for Akela too. That donut looked so good. Almost as good as that mountain top view.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

We bought him an entire box of bite size milk bones to keep in the car so he has treats when his mean nasty owner buys pastries and won't share them. And, he is getting really good at catching them as I throw them over the back sit !! LOL

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

Going NoWhereFast Just envisioning that has made my day! (Akela’s happiness as the milkbone treat is in mid air.)

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@@LoveMtDulcimerMusic And His too !!! :[)

[@Photosbytw]

Having a camera on days like that provide the means for some amazing images..............

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I agree, I wish I had the patience to actually take artsy photos. I used to do a lot of nature photography when I was in College, but nothing every came of them and I just gave up taking the time. I see people wading streams, and setting up cameras with long lenses and long exposures and I remember those days...LOL. Moving too fast these days, maybe I'll slow down soon !! Thanks for the comment !

[@JimHayesHiking]

There's Tri-state corner where you can stand in Va.,NC,and Tn. all at the same time.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Yes, we were going to go there, but the rain chased us a way. We will be back here in a few weeks and do that corner and some camping up here !

[@ryandelgatti136]

Going for my first bow hunting trip up there next week, super excited!! Anyone interested in helping know where to go/not go?? Thanks!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Go all the way in as far as you can. The southern looking part of the hill is more "Deer Likely". But I'm sure you won't be alone...lol

[@ryandelgatti136]

@@GoingNoWhereFast thanks so much. Do you think that’s because it’s actually a good spot, or just a lot of people around?

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@@ryandelgatti136 A little bit of both. And its a pretty open spots where you can get a good view, just to shot at far away targets, wait til they come to you.

[@garden2tableproduce]

Did you see any turkeys are squirrels

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Not up on the gamelands. We did down near Stone Mountain on the way home!.

[@eugenebreindel]

FYI Game lands are always state controlled so that gate may well have been the state line or very near it. I love Avenza too!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

yes it was, I guess I cut out the par where I said "Tennessee looks a lot different than NC".. LOL

[@popatop75]

thanks again! was camping free and do you ever use a compass???

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Camping in the games lands is free, We haven't camped there yet, in a few weeks. And I always carry a Map and a compass, and a GPS. I have been experiementing with some Mapping programs, and I will do a video on them, but I am not convinced they are reliable enough to get you "unlost".

[@popatop75]

@@GoingNoWhereFast i asked but i saw that cell tower that would of been a good referance point for the compass

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@@popatop75 Yes it would, if the map was "newer", the National Geographic Trails Map I have does not show it. My Aviation map of course does !