Smoky Mountain 1000 | Georgia to Tennessee | Part1

#overlandlife #4runner #5thgen4runner #toyota #camping
Welcome to our memory lane! This will probably be our last trip before we heed the call of military life and move to a new location.
This is our first time following an established trail system like the Smoky Mountain 1000. This trail was initially made for motorcyclists, but the roads were wide enough, which later on was utilized by offroad enthusiasts with 4wD vehicles. Spanning over 1000 miles of paved and unpaved roads connecting five National forests (Chattahoochee, Cherokee, Nantahala, Pisgah, and Sumter) around or near the Smoky Mountain National Park.
Our first day covers a 6-hour drive weaving through traffic to the Cohutta wilderness area. We hate going to established campgrounds as experience taught us that established campgrounds are nothing more than a day out in your backyard in a busy neighborhood, as we have proven again on our first night in Lake Conasauga campgrounds. But leaving after work with a 6-hour drive on a busy weekend, reserving a camp has its perks! That's alright, as we still enjoyed paddling along its lakes the next day.
This was our most expensive trip yet as Dad crashed our drone and backed the 4Runner onto a tree, leaving a dent in the hatch. But we paid to play, and we had fun!
Thank you for riding along. Stay wild!
Chris, Judy, and Max

[@PinnedonPlaces]

This was excellent, love the way you film and inspire us with your journey. Great to see the different hiking trails of Conasuaga, love the lake! wow! Epic to watch you and Max enjoy some kayaking. Honestly every video is so inspiring and beautiful, looking forward to the next in the series! x

[@OutOnTrail]

Really glad to see you're out adventuring (and telling stories) again, and you've taken things up another notch, still! 👍 Beautiful sequence floating on the lake, there, before you even really got started, and I appreciate ALL the work behind that coffee sequence. 😂The turtle was fantastic also... They're one of my favorite to encounter in the wild. I know the feeling of passing up a prime campsite with more miles to cover, and it was a bummer to see the drone incident, but you got so still captured so many great moments... Looking forward to seeing you next time 👏

[@NicoleHikesalot]

beautiful adventure! Great captures of this beautiful area and the wildlife encounters and water crossings! Love it. I love the narrative and seeing Max grow up too. I hear ya on if something doesn't feel right and the campsite you found looked better. I am sorry about the price tag for that day. But amazing journey.

[@Top.Mallorca]

Very good car for driving there! Beautiful images of the forest! Greetings from Palma de Mallorca!

[@ElizBee]

Amazing adventure and great capture!! Thanks for sharing. 14:29 God bless!

[@FloridaFlipFlops]

Like 100👍 Greetings from Naples, Florida. What an awesome outdoor experience! A very beautiful place. Thanks for sharing, have a nice week. 💯

[@PostcardAndAPint]

What a stunning drive. Beautifully filmed and narrated as always. Loved your kayaking trip. At least you found peace and quiet at your 2nd camp. Oh no, the poor drone! Great video 🍻

[@wendingourway]

That is quite something...these will be marvelous memories to look back on. Wonderful family time for sure! Keep up the wonderful adventure! Bruce and Otis

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, guys! Have a great week

[@RileyRoams]

I felt like I was watching a film on the travel channel with that intro! We've been to the Smoky's many times and its such a beautiful place. You all got to experience some magical moments on that trail. SUPER excited for this series! - Andrew, Candice, and Riley 🐾

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks you'll! Looking forward to your road trip in Scotland!

[@goexploringwithcolor-shawn]

Such beautiful birds chirping close to the lake. Great to see you had wonderful camping time even met rainy weather ❤️👍👍

[@WheretoNextOverland]

Great job and great introduction to this series! Seems like you've really 'leveled up' with production on this one! Bummer about the drone, but it happens. I've crashed two now (both in forests). Pro-Tip .... DJI Refresh is 100% worth it for your next drone. Ask me how I know 😂

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, guys. It’s really a challenge to film with a hell raiser on board and we always end up using phones to film because it’s easier 🤣. My 2 year refresh just expired drone was 3 years old 🤣. Take care you all

[@goinggreendasma553]

Sobra ganda apo at kahit wala kayong neighbor sa 2nd camp site nyo at wala din amenities completo naman ang dala nyo, si Max sobra nag e enjoy sa byahe naka smile habang naka tingin sa labas halatang nature lover na bata pa☺️ salamat Max at ipinasyal mo ulit si lola at lolo wala yan dito sa pinas at kung meron man kelangan 4x4 SUV at magandang camera para maganda kuha..salamat ulit mga apo enjoy and God bless

[@maxdexpeditions]

Salamat po. Marami din po dyan kaso kelangan mayaman ka mahal po mag maintain ng 4x4. Dito po normal lang. Salamat po ulit

[@TravelingTramps]

Let me say I'm so happy to know your parents name, Max. Now I can refer to them as Chris and Judy! 😁😁 We're so lucky that were retired and never have to leave after work. or take the freeways much either. But then again as we age it takes us almost 10 days to visit the supermarket! 🤣🤣 We so happy you found the roads less traveled. Beautiful as always, Max, Judy and Chris! We hope your new deployment brings you to someplace wonderful! Don't forget to bring us along.

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

I didn't know you were in the military I hope you don't miss this beautiful area too much, from what we saw here its gorgeous no matter what the weather ! Such beautiful footage and Max loved it I think :) ~ Anna 👍

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, Anna and Alf! I hope you two are doing well.

[@thatplace1]

The slo mo works well. Pretty close to those trees with the drone. Been there. Awesome idea of checking the mud puddle depth. Thanks for the beautiful video and all the best to you going forward. Cheers and like

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you, and same to you.

[@Pixics]

I love the storytelling in your video, you are definitely leveling up

[@RAMUJIRO]

It's a very beautiful place. Especially the delicate images of the waterfalls are so beautiful. Thanks for a fun adventure.🌳

[@explorewithmartha6297]

I enjoy saighseeing along the trip 🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌲🌳so fresh🍃💦 greeennnn💚have a great and save trip with family 🙏🏽😊

[@dakilangt.v.2180]

Embarking on the Smoky Mountain 1000 journey from Georgia to Tennessee! 🏞🚙 The first part of your adventure captured the essence of overland exploration, showcasing the beauty of Conasauga Lake and the thrill of camping amidst nature. MaxD Expeditions, your video not only allows us to join you on this exciting trip but also reflects the meaningful memories you're creating. Thank you for sharing this memorable experience with us, and best wishes on your future adventures, both on and off the road! 🏕🏔🚐 #OverlandExpedition #ExploringTheWild #MemorableJourney

[@tripmood365]

A really great trip video, on cool roads. Keep doing what you do. The journey continues, my friend. Summer greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮✌

[@hikingontario]

Your footage was absolutely amazing! Wishing you an great day. Warm greetings from Canada!❤❤😃😃✅✅

[@shaheensvlog6582]

Such a wonderful place to explore stunning visuals gorgeous shots enjoyed watching it stay blessed always stay connected

[@cupcakescorner7684]

Canooing is fun. Great looking waterfalls and have a refreshing looks. .wow. nice camping ground and sleeping over. Love it

[@maxdexpeditions]

We don’t have a canoe, but I know what you mean. Thanks for stopping by.

[@BackroadExploits]

As always, enjoyed a beautifully filmed, edited and story told film. Sorry you had a mishap with the drone, hope it was an easy repair. I like your attitude, you must not let the little things destroy your mood or memories. The truck can be fixed and you'll laugh about it years from now, especially when max brings it up in conversation over driving as a teen, LOL. You are so practical, no fun checking puddle depths, just plunge in..............and regret it later. Actually with your family in tow, it is best to try to be safe at all times. Enjoyed the slow mo filming and the drone footage before the crash. I like how you get out even in the rain, to get the footage, to drive your video. Autumn will be here soon, hope you get back out, in it, wherever you land. Thank you for your service my friend.

[@blendedtravels]

That looks awesome! I haven't heard of the Smokey Mountain 1000 before, but that would be something we would love to do. The kayaking with little Max was fun and I was wondering how you were going to navigate your drone through all of the trees. Bummer on backing into a tree. I am sure that is fixed now. 👍🙂

[@maxdexpeditions]

Yep that was a mistake. Live and learn. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week

[@adventureswithmm3159]

We love watching these videos, we would love to explore like that but we can't for various reasons so we really enjoy watching. How long have you had your 4Runner? Would you buy another one? We just got a Highlander Hybrid so no off-roading for us😂😂 but we do get 35 miles per gallon😮 that's our first Toyota, and we love it oh, I would love to get a 4Runner someday😊 thanks for sharing my friend hope you have an awesome week👍🏻😁

[@maxdexpeditions]

We had the Runner for a little over 3 years. It depends if the new one will have a front locker and a stronger engine, and an updated transmission. I might reconsider. It's a body on frame, so she's heavy with outdated technology from the 90s. She's sluggish and thirsty, but we like the comfort with a little offroad capability, and we use it just for that purpose. Plus, a ton of aftermarket support for the hobby that we do. Thank you, and we look forward to your return! Have a great week 😊

[@Packsalot]

Great adventure so far. Well done on your video capturing the memorable moments. Beautiful areas and scenery. That road looked rough in some area. Looked like you navigated it well. Dang, I hope your drone isn't damaged too bad. Awesome trip despite the rain. Take care and have a great day.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you, I hope all is well with you. Take care.

[@BoydXplorer]

Great exploration and nice video editing. Cool to watch till the end. Tnx 4sharing kabayan👌

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

It is such a wonderful and very beautiful place for you to visit. I remeber when I was there many years ago. Thanks a lot for the nice watch. Have a wonderful day.

[@maxdexpeditions]

It was with a lot of beautiful hiking trails! Thanks for being here, take care.

[@healingtimesongclass]

안녕하세요. 반갑습니다. 너무 아름다운 영상을 감상중입니다. 고맙습니다. 안전운행을 기도 드립니다.^^

[@marcintv2523]

Thank you for great sharing : Like 106 for you : Greetings from Poland : I wish you a wonderful day

[@beautifulflorida]

Great video! Like 31 Thank you very much for sharing!

[@hariansteve7702]

I'm travelling now, really good sight seeing, cant wait fot part 2

[@winter_and_bushcraft]

Amazing tour my friend! Beautiful landscape there! I'd love to camp there for a couple days! Hope you had a great start into this new week 🤠👋🌲

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you, same to you.

[@vadim_zlenko5514]

Wow! That is so interesting place! It looks awesome and beautiful! 43rd like 👍 Stay connected, have a great weekend!

[@itsaboutfam]

That was a great video! Soo much beautiful roads and scenery to enjoy, but i am sure all that seat time wore you out. I would love to hit trails like that someday soon.

[@maxdexpeditions]

It was tiring for sure, but my son enjoyed the trip. That's what matters. Thanks, man

[@PearloftheOrientinEmeraldIsle]

This was enjoyable adventure with your family.👌🇵🇭☘️

[@exploringnorway3982]

This place looks beautiful, happy camping! :)

[@IntrepidGlobalCitizen]

Wow! Great footage and beautiful nature! I will have to visit one day!

[@mapsfordays]

Yay, we're team 4-Runner 🙌🏽nice road trip tour here with over-landing, lakes and the relaxing waterfall @ 6:43 stunning transition to the aerial, plush green scenery over the treetops. Wow, hate that there were two crashes in part 1; hoping that repairs won't be too costly! Full watch support always 👍🏽108 and greetings from the Mid Atlantic States🌟🌿

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you. Have a great weekend!

[@EM-eo5yp]

Great content. I've driven many of those same roads.

[@tynwang]

Wow this is so beautiful just luv the sound of the stream thanks for sharing ❤ Have a great day see you soon

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you, and see you all soon!

[@countrycrawlers4713]

Wow! Great video of the great journey! I like the footage and video editing! It looks like a real documentary film on TV! Well done 👍👍👍

[@RambleandCurry]

The drone shot and the beautiful cuts makes this video watching experience so amazing, I lived in Atlanta for 6 years and guess every Fall had a Smokey Mountain drive, this video has really made me nostalgic... really admire your patients in placing the camera and filming the moving car, as a creator I know that its such a time consuming process and really appreciate for all the hard work put together in making this video

[@JustAroundTheCornerUK]

Such lovely memories were made here. Thank you for taking us along the way. Drive safe.

[@dingssimpleliving5911]

Great experienced talaga lalo na ni Max,na e exposed nature.Advantage din pag pareho kayo mahilig sa adventure/camping, at isa pa mayron din reliable vehicle na FWD.Nice filming and narrating Chris.

[@Kayak7seas]

What a road.. That looks awesome, I've got to add that to my list

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you. I am enjoying your adventures!

[@KayVgKatTV]

Great video. Good Job. Detailed indeed

[@新潟夫婦チャンネル愛してちょん]

🔔14:29👍 ❤️+1🛎️ I'm your new friend🛎️🔔 I will cherish my connection with you 🛎️🔔🛎️🔔🛎️🔔🛎️🔔🛎️🔔🛎️🔔

[@babaitangigorota9352]

Nice adventure! Stay safe

[@costitravel]

Beautifully filmed ! Thanks for sharing !

[@graceescapes4637]

I just love your intro... impressive editing and great shots of the sunrise. Your truck is really doing a great job on water crossings! Cheers to more of your family adventure.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, Grace!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

You are a gifted story teller, my friend. This was an awesome video. I can relate to getting restless in the traffic. I don't blame Max, haha.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you for the kind words. Have a great weekend.

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi, Max D\Congratulations to you on surpassing your first milestone! My comment is under your post in community since it disappeared from here

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks for being here, Ms. Kayak! I guess KZbin does not like long genuine comments 😆. Take care.

[@AyenIwata]

Great place for camping,kahit umuulan walang makakapigil 😊 Parang inutusan mo si ate wife magsabi ng “yummy” kuya 😂

[@maxdexpeditions]

Sabi ko mag react ka naman. Yun ang sagot nya lol. Salamat

[@philgriswold2133]

AS I've been on many of the roads you guys were on, this was a bit of a homecoming for me. Little accident will happen along the trail and will become part of the story. Great to see you out there with your little girl, we raised ours the same way.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you! It was a fun trail to make memories for the little ones. Have a great week

[@rushingwindmountain]

Very impressive footages, great visual and narrating. #Ms.Kayak7Seas playlist.👍👍

[@Lasani.Academy]

Wow beautiful video ❤ Thanks for wonderful sharing ❤❤❤ Nice work brother ❤❤❤

[@191ChristosPanagiotou]

Beautifully filmed !

[@SatriaChannel_08]

The views and environmental atmosphere are very beautiful...very cool with green trees. This is a place worth visiting..for a relaxing holiday...I love this place...also the small lake is very charming......

[@tripmood365]

Very cool to watch, my friend. The journey continues. Greetings from Helsinki 🇫🇮

[@StacySalmans]

Excellent beginning to your adventure and great memories. Too bad about the drone and tree incident, way to move forward. The pond time looked fun and relaxing. Love all the green.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thank you, Stacy! Have a great day.

[@AltayyFamily]

Amazing adventure and great capture!! Thanks for sharing. 14:29 God bless

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Hey welcome back. Glad to see you back my friends. I used to live in Atlanta and drove to TN for the nature too. HAHA. Very cool. LIKE 48. 👍👍👍

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Amazing amazing video sharing dear friend ❤️ It's great 😃 Really enjoyed watching Thanks for sharing this with us giving another a big Big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍 See you again take care Keep intouch ❤️ God bless 🙏🙏🙏🕊️

[@TravelingTramps]

Watch out for the trees though Chris! 🌳🌲🌴🤣🤣

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, Dave! It's a great memory mark, for sure lol. I never included the reason why in the film. But there was this lady bathing fully naked in a river in a highly trafficked area. Not wanting to disturb her privacy even though she was out in the open, I reversed my way back. Then it happened I hit a tree. I thought I was back on the nude European beaches for a second and zoned out. 🤣

[@TravelingTramps]

Some things are worth it! @@maxdexpeditions

[@CambolandersAdventures]

Just for a new drone upgrade. To the new DJI Air 3.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Lol I'm looking at that too 😂 🤙

[@simplyme1610]

Wonderful family adventure, lovely footage and video editing, beautiful place and scenery, it's different hiking trails of conasuaga . Thank you for sharing my dear

[@thegiant573]

Got to watch those holes the jeeps make some of them are on 40in tires.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Yeah, especially since our tires are stock size lol. We got stuck in an innocent looking mud puddle once. It wasn't fun.

[@AdventuresAreOutThere]

Oh woow!! What an amazing start tonyour trip, besides the backing into a tree. Seeing the highest lake in Ga and the the waterfall by the side of the road!! Amazing!! So thats where tou saw the turtle crossing the road 😂 great shot of it!!! I bet its so fun and relaxing when you find those secluded camp sites!! Sorry about crashing the drone as well!! Hope its ok. You got some beautiful drone shots!! Cant wait to see more ❤❤❤ amazing video as always!!

[@HereToCheers]

Traffic is the worst no matter your age LoL Beautiful glassy lake. Beautiful drive. I don't know if we could do the cold shower LoL it'd have to be really hot down there. Doohhh, poor drone, hope you have the warranty.

[@TheAdventuresofMegGreg]

Absolutely stunning to see your footage! We are doing a roadtrip through Tennessee in n the fall and can’t wait for when we are in the Smokey mountains. Lovely out canoeing on the water. Nice camp fire in the forest. Looks like a great time camping. You captured stunning footage. Thanks for sharing with us! 😊

[@GoXplr]

Nice Vid ... safe travels 🤘

[@maxdexpeditions]

@@GoXplr Thank you, and same to you! 🙏

[@mvstormyoneadventures]

Looks like a great place. Sometimes triyng new places can bring great memories. You can capture such beautiful visuals

[@OishiiJapanChannel]

Another great and exciting journey, the view is really amazing! The best ka talaga idol when it comes on editing 🤩👍 Enjoy na enjoy si little Max, stay safe always guys and see you again on your next adventure. ❤

[@AWBeng]

Story telling is superb! grabe! wala akong masabe! ang galing mo talaga MaxD on creating this kinds of videos. para akong nanood ng documentary sa tv mas maganda pa. I can say na Pro campers na talaga kayo sa mga equipment nyo. and ung pag gawa ng coffee.. YUMMY talaga! dito pala nag crash ung drone nyo sa shorts video hehe. ung drone ko hindi ko na nagamit kase bawal sa loob ng grocery mag palipad eh. 😅I loved the video! waiting for part 2

[@maxdexpeditions]

Salamat ipon ulit timing naglabas nanaman sila ng bagong version 🤣

[@AWBeng]

@@maxdexpeditions 😁👍

[@IvorsTravels]

Epic short trip with real out in the wild experiences yet still so close to more populated areas. The landscapes are wonderful to explore. Sorry though you had to balance the joy of your adventure with the disappointment of two costly crashes. As you say though the experiences with your family are priceless.

[@PayapaTV]

amazing edits..quality content you got here..thanks for sharing

[@tanloctl8267]

Nice video. Thank very much 🏵✌ Good morning 🌷👍🏼👍🏼

[@thetravellingwelshman]

There's little wonder why a place such as this has gained such an incrfredible reputation! It must have been amazing being able to glide along the water in these surroundings!

[@AFKDays]

Nice work on the video of the car driving by. Those are not easy to setup. That is the goal. get to places where you don't have neighbors!

[@luckyjanetravel]

your find good place for camping so beautiful forest in the morning very good weather

[@beyoncefraylevlog9123]

Good day Sir! That was a really great place to go to when you want more nature that will sorrounds you, and also the scene in that place is giving me more chill Sir! Have a nice day Sir!

[@Latte825]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sezzyon]

Nice ride! What a great roadtrip.adventure, enjoy!❤

[@GieJaptv]

Laki na ni baby😊 1:53 ganda ng umaga parang gusto ko din mag camp. Wow lake,wala bang crocodile?😅

[@JefPersonalVideos]

Beautiful and refreshing scenery of nature thanks for sharing

[@AndyandRachel]

GORGEOUS camera 🎥 work here guys! Love the slow-mo’s. Max has grown so much and looks like a super fun little guy. What an adventure, paddling that far in the rain!

[@NewHorizonsTravel]

So stunning lake! Beautiful trip👍🥰💕

[@jinzCrochet]

Amazing talaga mga pinupuntahan nyong place, at ang laki na ni Max 😍 have a great day guys!

[@tynwang]

Wow every minute worth it just beautiful 😍

[@crisalis]

Awesome b roll bro, very relaxing place indeed

[@chinitamarieinjapan]

Grabe dami nyo nadaanang mga tubig .. cute ng small turtle..

[@MacDowra]

Great video!

[@maxdexpeditions]

We appreciate you taking the time to be here. Hope to come across you all on the trail someday! Take care

[@NaomisAdventures]

Beautiful place

[@maxdexpeditions]

Thanks, Naomi!

[@rikayangu3833]

Lovely share,the views up there is worth the 6 hour drive

[@DuaNoor181]

Nicce sharing I am new subscriber ❤❤

[@DailyMyChildhood]

That's an impressive video .

[@Pixics]

Where do you get the music for your video?

[@maxdexpeditions]

Epidemic and my sister's musicbed sub

[@Pixics]

@@maxdexpeditions i should look into a subscription to that

[@jortegac05]

Great Adventure have fun and keep safe L71