Season of Change: The Walker Sisters - The Story, The Hike, The Cabin - Great Smoky Mountains

The Walker Sisters Cabin still stands proudly deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is home to a most interesting story which is packed full of history and much intrigue.
Just a little over a mile past The Little Greenbrier School, the Walker sisters resided in an old log cabin they had lived at for many decades. They were eventually forced to endure a deep-seated change away from their normal mountain living. The land that they owned would later be taken over by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after decades of flourishing and living there.
The Walker Sisters cabin and their story is one we’ve been very excited to vlog, document, and share with you. The hike that takes you to their old mountain-dwelling is a scenic one, and upon finally arriving at their log cabin, many traces of the Sisters’ lives can still be easily put together... with remnants of their years, left behind, for wandering mountain travelers like us to discover.
Sarah and I are loose in the Great Smokies and were excited to finally have the opportunity to explore the well-known Walker Sister Cabin, home to the last remaining family to actually live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after the park was established.
A remarkable story of overcoming the challenges that life brings when change takes place...The Walker Sisters endured much and managed to repurpose their lives, not give up and keep moving forward.
Come along with us into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as we hike in to find and explore the cabin.. and the story of The Walker Sisters.
Season of Change: The Walker Sisters - Exploring The Cabin, The Story - Great Smoky Mountains
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[@davidjohnston710]

I’m grateful to have stumbled upon this video! I was 5 years old when my parents and grandparents took my sister and I on a summer vacation to the Smokies. We actually met the two remaining Walker sisters at their cabin. I remember them inviting us into their main living room (where you see the rock fireplace). They talked about the history of the place. Spread on tables were parchment copies of poems. Across the fireplace mantle were framed photos of relatives and poems. I remember some doyles that were hand-tatted. I remember some wooden blocks for children’s toys. I think I remember a hand-stitched quilt hanging over a line on the porch. I remember some apple pies. These were all things that were for sale, and not costly, but enough to raise money for whatever they needed. The sisters were cordial, and seemed to enjoy that we had come to visit them. They were dressed in the Appalachian dresses that you see in their final photos here. I don’t know exactly when I heard that they had both died, but I knew this as an older child - so that tells you how much reach their notoriety had, especially since we didn’t live near the Smokies. I always wondered, as a child, why anyone would want to live so deep in the woods, away from modern civilization. Though, I noticed that they were fully conversant, spoke with an Appalachian accent, and didn’t seem to mind the lifestyle - didn’t want to leave their home. There must’ve been a lot of love in that family and much sentimental feeling toward the memories they shared there. I wonder if I had lived there as a youth, could I have resisted the “pull” of city life? Would I have been educated and conversant? The trends toward modernization would pull heavily on all Americans as the years proceeded. I think we are better off in many ways, but we should never forget the values that caused us to survive and treat each other as part of our large human family, all valuable and worthy of respect. Thank you for the video. I’m now 64 years young, so I’m aware of the approaching issues of being a Senior, and remembering the things that make life meaningful. Hard work, loyalty, skills, love, and a connection to our Creator.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank your comment. Beautifully said and great memory to share.

[@cjpwrs8263]

Thank you so much for sharing your history . Time marches on doesnt it? Its one of the things that doesnt change.

[@kimberlyhayes6006]

Thats so freaking cool! I envy you for this, coz I wouldve loved to live in a time where i could meet them! 😭😭

[@priscillaL83]

Thats awesome! How lucky are you???? Its so sad that all the older generation of that time died off

[@dixiestevens7333]

I'm Dixie Walker Stevens. Stayed with them while my family did their shows and I went to 1st grade at Greensboro school. I have the little blanket that was made for me by my Aunt Louisa. I'm waiting for my car to come in and I will come and visit. I'm 72 years old today. My family found steamer trunks because I once was a child star. Looking forward to seeing everything.

[@QuestCapsule]

Amazing, thanks for your comment!

[@milliebanks7209]

Breaks my heart that these five sisters had to sell their land for such a small amount and had to give up their way of life. I wonder how many other families were put into the same situation? I guess it was necessary so there could be a Smokey Mt Park regardless of lives being disrupted are not!

[@john195316]

Hello from Columbus Ohio.. the Smoky mountain family sent me

[@DM-wu5hn]

It's amazing to see people who lived freely, independently, absolutely supporting themselves before totalitarianism took over.

[@gwendolynmcwilliams2020]

Very nice story. God rest the Walker families souls. Adapt and overcome.

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HI THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN FAMILY SENT ME,I LOVE THIS TRUE STORY.THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

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Absolutely Wonderful!!!!

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This video should be presented somewhere in the national park- stunning presentation. As our friend Bob and I have discussed, one of the biggest crimes in the KZbin world is that Quest Capsule doesn't have hundreds of thousands subscribers and views. Salute to you Scott. Hopefully this helps you toward the audience you deserve.

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Smoky Mountain Family!! Thanks so much for the kind words, support and including Quest Capsule in the 12-Day giveaway lineup! Means a lot!! Merry Christmas to your family and everyone dropping by the channel! 🎅🎄-Scott

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@@QuestCapsule sent you an email Scott. Thanks for creating such great content.

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@@SmokyMountainFamily Thanks its been a few days since checked email, we are filming up in CW! Just got the email and thanks again!! You guys are great and Im very blessed to be included in the widening community of the Gatlinburg area! Talk soon!!😎

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Eric wasn't exaggerating. This was beautifully done an worthy of a bigger audience. That dedication at the end got me emotional. Can't wait to dive into your other videos follow your film making.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Dallas, I’m glad you enjoyed and appreciate your kind comment!

[@joyciejd9673]

What beautiful land and a wonderful story about the Walker Sisters….they were the real National Treasure

[@QuestCapsule]

Yes indeed they were! Thanks for watching Joycie!

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me! WOW, such a wonderful video. I have read alot about the Walker Sisters and your video was such a joy to watch. Thank you! Big thank you to the Smoky Mountain Family for sending me your way.

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So glad you liked it, Walker Sister were remarkable people and so are the SMF! So glad you dropped by!🎅🎁Good luck in giveaway!

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Thank you Mr. Donnie I look forward to your videos ever week! I'm from Knoxville but live in Massachusetts now. My grandparents were from Bryson City and I roamed those mountains when I was a kid I'm just home sick 🏞️

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

Thank you for sharing the history of the Walker Sisters. Such an eloquent tribute to them and their lives. It touched my heart - and I hope that their story will not go into the night and that their footsteps will never disappear. Without the past, we would have no future.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Colleen. Well said and thank you for commenting and watching.

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Thank you!🎁

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Beautiful. My son wrote a beautiful poem about Grandfather Mountain there before he passed away. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you Colette!

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Thank you so much Candace! Hope you enjoy and good luck in the giveaway!! 🎁🎅🎄

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Thank you Christine!!

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"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me." Great video and history. God Bless

[@WillKruger]

We live in Maryville and take day trips from time to time. I hiked here yesterday from the parking lot on Wears Valley Rd to the school house. Then continued up to the Walker cabin. Got about 3/4 of the way and turned back. But will return and finish the hike. It was great to see what I missed from your video. Well done production and especially your narration. Thank you

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The smoky mountain family sent me. I follow many KZbin smoky channels and this video is perfect!!!

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“ The Smokey Mountain Family sent me” Watched this video and really enjoyed it.

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"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me" Thanks!

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[@QuestCapsule]

Thanks Greg! Yes amazing Sisters no doubt about it! Thanks for commenting and good luck with SMF giveaway!🎁🎅🏼

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The Smoky Moutain family sent me! Just came from the smokies for the first time with my family best time of my life! We’re going to go every year now for vacation

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me. The history of these mountains never ceases to amaze me.

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THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN FAMILY SENT ME" love the Smokies!

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me. I loved this video - I can’t wait to make this journey myself. You have a knack of story telling. Thank you.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Can we leave a footprint upon the earth as we each pass through this life into forever. I have touched the Walker Sisters home with my bare hand and stood watching butterflies fluttering in the winds of time ticking by. tick tock tick tock, each second passing by we each move forward in this life toward forever with God. I love this video, and cried through most of the screens. It was heart felt and given freely to all to enjoy and learn of people as you and I in this life, we too will leave our footprints in time. If we can give a little kindness to others as we go by them then they too shall feel God's hand upon them once an forever more,. thanks for sharing. God blessing's upon all.

[@QuestCapsule]

Well said, thanks so much for the kind words and thoughts!

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Thank you Jacob!! Good luck! 🎁🎅🎄

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"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me." Great video.

[@olafpamela]

The Smoky Mountains Family sent me. Thanks for sharing this heart warming story. ❤😊

[@catherinetanner1279]

"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me"!!! We adore the Walker Sisters cabin!!! Our first date was a weekend to the Smokies in 1980!!! We just celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary on October 11, 2021.

[@QuestCapsule]

That is wonderful Catherine!!! Happy Anniversary and good luck in the giveaway!🎁🎅🎄

[@brendasmith4834]

The Smoky Mountain Family sent me. What a wonderful video! Great job capturing nature and combining it with the history. Thanks for sharing with all of us!

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me…. Very interesting video! We will be watching more.

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The smoky mountain family sent me . Thanks for Sharing .

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The Smokey Mountain Family sent me. We have done this hike before and it was beautiful but thanks for all the historic information

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Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful story! 💟🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you!💙🙏

[@opybrook7766]

In the late 1990's my family and I lived happily without anything modern in a tiny 4 room house, an outhouse and an outdoor shower. We cooled our food in a running brook 15 feet from our home. Our water came thru a rock, gravity brought it to our home but had to be strained of bugs, pebbles and lots of dirt with cheese cloth over a gal pitcher. Kerosene lamps and candles were our lights and, of course, we had 2 wood cook stoves; one on porch for summer cooking/baking and a bigger one in kitchen area for warmth and cooking/baking in the cold. This was in Cookeville, TN. I actually miss it. Transportation was by walking, horse and wagon or hire a car and driver. It was a healthy life style.

[@QuestCapsule]

That is an amazing memory your family has. Thanks for your comment!

[@opybrook7766]

@@QuestCapsule It was of myself and my then early teen age children. I live in a nearing 200 year old farm house now with few modernizations. No insulation in house, no bathroom sink or electric outlets in bathroom, no closets, no cupboards, windows and glass from when house was built in 1830.

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@@opybrook7766 Are you living there currently?

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@@QuestCapsule Yes. 10 years and counting 😍

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[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Bonnie!

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Thank so much Brad!!😎

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Smoky mountain family sent me here. This was almost like a national geographic documentary.

[@joshuajgrillot]

Its amazing to see the peices of newspaper still clinging to the walls. If You look up old photos when they were still using the cabin, You can see the walls were covered in newspapers. Im guessing for insulation.

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me. Love this video so interesting.

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You are quite the philosopher as you incorporate the history of the Walker sisters ……and the natural beauty that surrounds their home. Am really appreciating these times watching your vlogs. Thank you for taking us along.

[@QuestCapsule]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! :)

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"The Smoky Mountain Family Sent Me". I truly enjoyed this video. I will definitely be watching this channel much more. Thanks

[@QuestCapsule]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and wish you luck in the giveaway!🎅🎁

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I'm glad that I seen this video on the Walker's Sisters they are true heroes 💝😀.

[@QuestCapsule]

They truly are! Thanks Rome!

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The Smokey Mountain Family Sent Me. Have seen the story about the Walker Sisters before. You did a great job in this video.

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me Beautiful, well done video

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The Smoky Mountain Family sent me☺️ Beautiful hike!

[@karensparks2509]

So much history. I love the Appalachia mountains. Thank you!

[@mariemills8337]

This was a most enjoyable and informative video. I belong to a hiking group who have this hike and visit to the Walker Sisters’ Cabin on the agenda for 2024. I hope the real hike will be half as good as this virtual hike. You did a great job creating this video. Thanks and God bless you! Marie from South Carolina. ❤

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Marie! Hope you're planned hike to the Walker Sisters' Cabin is a great one! Happy New Year!

[@donlawless5004]

The Smoky mountain family sent me and I'm so glad they did what a wonderful story I didn't know anything about have been to the Smokies a few times in my life but totally love that story

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The Smokey Mountain Family sent me. 😍. I have read about the Walker Sisters and watched some videos but yours is the best.

[@QuestCapsule]

Ahhh thank you Sandra! I appreciate! Good luck with giveaway and Merry Christmas!!🎄🎅🎁😊

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The smokey mountain family sent me . this is a great video very informative I very much enjoy learning the history of the great smokey mountains 💕 thank you .

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“The Smoky Mountain Family sent me. “ very interesting and informative video. Beautiful scenery snd trails.

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I've been there several times but somehow missed this story. Thank you! And you have a wonderful narrative voice!

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"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me!!" Enjoyed the video, Thanks

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"The Smoky Mountain Family sent me". This is a really interesting video. The hike looks beautiful. I really like that you took the time to tell the history of this place that I'm sure some people don't know about. It's a nice break from all of the busyness of the main strip of pigeon forge and Gatlinburg.

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[@QuestCapsule]

So glad you enjoyed!😊Thanks for dropping by and good luck with Smoky Mountain Family giveaway!🎁🎁🎁🎅

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Beautifully done! And thank you for saving the best to last... giving glory to our amazing Creator

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Rick!🙏

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I hiked the trail yesterday. Made it to the footbridge . Then saw a big black bear. He probably would have continued on his was. But I instead turned around and didn't get to see the cabin. I will try again later. Thanks for the video.

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“The Smokey Mountain Family sent me!” I’m so glad they did! I really enjoyed the Walker Sister video. Looking forward to watching more!

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Jules!! Welcome and Glad you dropped by! Much appreciated & good luck w/ the giveaway!🎅🎁🎄