What a FUN DAY in the SMOKIES! Boondocking, Heavenly Roast Coffee, Elvira's Cafe & more!!

🎥 IN THIS EPISODE → Join us for a Vanlife trip to the Smoky Mountains Wears Valley. Starting off we boondocked just outside of the Smokies. Made a quick stop at Smoky Mountain Knife Works for Mike's birthday gifts. Then on to Heavenly Roast Coffee in Wears Valley and to Elvira's Cafe for lunch.
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[@SarahThatcher]

Mike , yes please do a knife demonstration or “review “. Would love to see how each one is beneficial for camping. Thanks!!

[@Tara-fm7ce]

Happy 🎂 Birthday Mike!!! Hope you had a great day!

[@johnstockowski1235]

Happy birthday, Mike! Good job on getting something for yourself. Nice knives.

[@koalabear6722]

Also, love Mountain Brothers! Go every year. Love Wears Valley, so soothing, beautiful countryside. Didn't really care much for Elvira's, however, your Cheeseburger looked good!

[@MommaJ4186]

🎉Happy Birthday,Mike! Yes,on that Choc Cocoa -Cola Cake! It is very good.👍 I have added several places to visit thanks to your channel.Adding the Coffee Shop to the list now for our upcoming TN trip. Q: Do y'all travel full-time or just on the wkends? Looking forward to meeting up with you,Ms. Karen,and baby Winston someday. Safe travels and Much love to y'all from us here in Ohio.❤

[@VickyElyse]

Just found your channel and subscribed. We love the Smokies and visit often. Great videos!

[@TeresaReynolds-fd6kb]

Happy birthday Mike!! We always love eating at Cracker Barrel!! I worked for them 7 years and never got tired of eating there. Especially for breakfast. We went to Grandmother’s kitchen a couple of years ago for lunch. We were excited bc of the name. We thought we would get home cooking. Instead everything tasted like they took it out of a can and popped it in the microwave. We were very disappointed.

[@pamcamp1396]

Happy Birthday Mike! My husband loves SMKW. 🎈🎂🔪🗡️

[@lisaissenmann8804]

Happy BIrthday Mike, hope you had a good one and what great gifts you got 2 knives, can't get any better than that.... Wears Valley and Townsend are our two favorite places to be... Grandmothers Kitchen has been for sale so maybe someone bought it but has not opened yet?????? we were there last month and it was not opened...but we like eating there and Elvira's , their food is really good and they used to put on your receipt a %10 discount if you come back... also Mountain Brothers is always a must for us too, we always find something to buy there... also have had coffee at Heavenly Roast and it was delicious... we will be coming next week for our 46 th wedding anniversary and staying in a cabin up in the Homestead in Wears Valley... Hoping to see you guys out and about ...

[@bryanhollyfield3948]

Happy birthday. Love the videos. Esee knives have the best warranty. You brake it they replace it no questions asked for the lifetime of the knife. They are the best.

[@davypeugeot]

Happy birthday from south east Ireland, thanks for sharing

[@Sunnyfl2840]

I’ve had the Coke cola cake. It was MUCH better years ago when they first started it. I used to work at Cracker Barrel and it has changed A LOT!!! and not for the better ☹️

[@jaymejohnson2375]

Mike i know you're not from the south, and never had chocolate coca cola cake! And theirs is really good too! Not as good as my mamas but pretty good! Sometimes i do a to go order from our local cracker barrel just for a piece of this cake! You gotta love chocolate, and it's very sweet! Eat it warm, and its heavenly!

[@Alligatorplayz225]

Love your videos we are going camping tomorrow I will do any thing for y’all to be there? We are going to clabough campground

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much. We are working our regular jobs this week. Hope to meet you sometime!

[@vickieengland7947]

awesome video love to watch you shop Karen… you always go in The neatest stores. Thanks for sharing.

[@sueroork8452]

Is it just us Southern people who say “small, little” knife?

[@keitheverhart9556]

Happy birthday Mike. I don't know how old you are, but I'm probably way ahead of you. I'll be 70 next month. I can't believe I have survived this long.😀

[@kathychamblee]

Happy belated birthday Mike🎉🎉 Mine was April the 7th.

[@jeffreydavis4029]

Pawpaws catfish in wears valley has some of the best fried seafood you’ll ever taste

[@thomasportell6713]

Happy Birthday good knifes.

[@teresasprouse1097]

Happy Birthday Mike! Mine was yesterday the 9th #74!

[@audreyparks9041]

Happy birthday you guys all ways find the nice place to go

[@judyparker8283]

We've eaten at Elvira's many times and love it. Enjoyed your video!

[@jheimann391]

How do y’all stay So skinny?

[@FridaysForever]

Haha.

[@elizabethlemke6058]

Oh man now I want their fried pies again. We stopped there like 5 times when we were down there a few weeks ago.

[@reginacelia8966]

It’s ok Karen I also dig back into it 😂 Y’all crack me up lol 😆

[@catwoman520]

We always get fried pies there and love the General Store.

[@lloydapplegate1605]

On the fry pie your advanced novice . Soon to be expert

[@marysewitsky4823]

That looks like my 407 cracker Barrel

[@catwoman520]

Gotta know…shoes!??? I need those right now!

[@dalefree8090]

Happy belated birthday! 🎂 🎊

[@sueroork8452]

Do you have any videos of Big T up yet?

[@jamilynn336]

Happy birthday, Mike!

[@Alanb_69]

Smoky Mountain Knife Works is one of my favorite stores! I would go broke if I lived close to it. Happy Birthday Mike. Love your videos!

[@FridaysForever]

This was a real treat for me. Thanks you!

[@pameladulany1457]

Always enjoy Wears Valley❤

[@annciesla1003]

Happy belated Birthday

[@pamhussey8437]

Happy happy birthday!!☀️🎂🎈🎁

[@vikkibyington3066]

Winston is so adorable!

[@kathimeadows7869]

Where are the best pies in Western NC?

[@michelleterrell1895]

HappyBirthday 🎉

[@DeborahClaypool]

The kitchen retired

[@1CathyHendrix]

Did you try the Coca Cola cake? If not you really should. It is the bomb!! The coca cola flavor in the cake just adds something unmatched in any other chocolate cake. And the frosting is like the best fudge you have ever had. Give it a try. I don't think you will regret it!

[@FridaysForever]

Nope...next time!

[@susanlamoreaux8723]

great video

[@edwardcolley7226]

Happy Birthday 🎊🎈🎉🎂

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much!

[@RVDumpStation]

Sorry Mike, but Winston playing with his toy stole your knife segment 😂

[@FridaysForever]

Haha...what can we say!

[@Alligatorplayz225]

I love you!

[@michaelcox6654]

Happy birthday Mike..Nice knives..Guy's are so Cute..Family friendly Shory Flicks..Be safe God Bless .Your Friend..😊❤🙏🙏🙏

[@debraparsons2618]

A Very Happy And Blessed Birthday! 😎😇🎊 Super Knives🗡🎁🗡 GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!🙏🏼😇🙏🏼

[@aquaocean9419]

Happy Birthday Mike!. Karen, you and my daughter would get along just fine with colors. Her favorite color is orange.

[@mistysissell9467]

Happy delayed birthday. My grandma s birthday s today and she celebrates it in HEAVEN.🎉

[@mandyratliff5437]

Happy Birthday Mike! Hope you had a wonderful day!! May you be blessed with many, many more to come!! Enjoy the knives you got for your special day!! Karen I like the pocket book you got and Winston your so cute as ever!! ❤ 🎉 🎂🎁🎈

[@becky2182]

Happy Birthday Mike 🎂Glad you found some good knives! Always enjoy watching your road trips through the GSM; thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@kayebyrd7783]

Happy birthday Mike! My Mike loves Smokey Mountain Knife Works

[@olafpamela]

Happy Birthday Mike🎉 Congrats on the knifes 👍🏻 We love the drive to Wears Valley ❤ Wiston is such a great traveler♥️🐾😃 Thanks for sharing 🤗🐾♥️⛰️. God bless, safe travels

[@jimcoleman3124]

Happy Birthday, MIKE. Please stay in Wears Valley. I will be there tomorrow. I would love to meet you.

[@amberbryant8141]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉 Mike!!! Thank you watching your video and so cute Heavenly Roast Coffee very nice ❤

[@colleenmiller8018]

Happy birthday Mike! Love watching your videos❤️

[@KathyWalters-ol8mh]

Love every one of your videos. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Winston is SO cute. God bless you.

[@reginacelia8966]

Happy Birthday Mike! I hope you had a great day! 🎉🥳🎂 The Coca-Cola cake at cracker barrel is my favorite. I’ll take it over the food any day 😅

[@beverlysmith2407]

Wear's Valley is beautiful. Thank you for promoting the area, it is very close to my heart since it was named after my great-grandfather, four generations back, Col. Samuel Wear.😊❤ Happy Birthday, Mike!

[@vickieengland7947]

congratulations to the sweetest couple that I know almost 30,000 steps that’s awesome. I don’t know how in the world you keep from getting 100,000 your channel is so loving and kind and God loving. thanks for sharing and God bless you both and Little Winston.!!!

[@donser49]

❤

[@reneebarrow4697]

I have had the Coca-Cola chocolate cake. It is very good. Happy Birthday, Mike. My birthday was Monday, April 8th. I hope you had a wonderful day. So glad you got you something you really enjoy. Thank ya'll for the prayers during the passing of my daddy. Continued prayers are requested for me and my family. Another great video. Hey 👋 to my boy, Winston. Hugs 🤗 and kisses 😘 to him. He is so cute. Have fun, be safe, and God Bless. ❤

[@johnandjaneadventures]

Happy belated birthday, Mike! Yes, it’s about time you bought a “non-boutique” item!😀

[@kendrasmith6637]

Happy birthday Mike. This was fun to watch. Food looked good and the fried pies looked yum. 😊 thx for taking us along. God bless

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey guys Happy Birthday Mike very nice knifes 👍❤️✌️☮️

[@katya4802]

I cant believe how quickly you trained Winston to the bag!! He looks like he is in doggy heaven!!

[@lizbundick6334]

Happy Birthday Mike!!! Blessed and Highly Favored!!

[@gus1968-pgl]

Happy 21st birthday mike great review you guys

[@PastorJimVail]

The fried pies next to the Harper Bros has the best fried pies ever!! Also, the pottery shop next door is owned by a Christian family!!! Tell the pottery folks Jim Vail said hello!!! ❤

[@deborahtowns8158]

Happy belated birthday Mike. May you be blessed with many more. 🎉🎉

[@robinblocker9892]

Happy belated birthday Mike and many more. God bless

[@glendaleonardo1443]

Happy birthday Mike God bless🎂🎂

[@SarahThatcher]

We love that very cute coffee house too!! We are in Ohio and love your channel and get to the smoky mountains as much as we can!!❤

[@John-bw2do]

Mike, Happy belated Birthday… love ya both…

[@cindyoswald4416]

Happy Birthday! We love Wears Valley.

[@NEW-CHAPTER.564]

Happy Birthday Mike! Hope you had a great day!!

[@subcoolHVAC]

Happy Birthday Mike, Great places ❤

[@chericovrett5054]

Happy Birthday Mike!!!🎂🎁🎈

[@maryjoelmore4753]

Happy Birthday Mike! 🎉🎉

[@dianewilliams5271]

Happy Birthday, Mike!

[@sandradummer4726]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Mike.

[@koalabear6722]

Neat places. Love the Smokies! Camp every Happy birthday, Mike 🎂! USA USA USA! Happy Camping 🏕 😊

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you! 🏕

[@Bluestarseed1]

Happy birthday Mike 🎂

[@trishdyer1309]

Happy birthday mike..love that small knife..God bless you 2 and winston❤

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks you Trish! God bless.

[@GPgundude]

Happy Birthday Mike 🎉!!

[@hume1963]

Happy Birthday Mike! 🎂

[@billthomas6296]

Y'all were just about in my backyard by a couple of miles. Alvira's is a good place to eat, have not been in a few years but I do like the biscuits and gravy. So glad you come around this area as much as you do. I love this area, been home for 45 years. God Bless! Happy Birthday Mike!! 🎉

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for sharing. God bless!

[@lyndabond1443]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Mike ! It’s always great 👍 when you post a new video 😊. Hope you have safe travel’s ❤

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much!

[@darlenedrummer8478]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE ! 🎂 🎈 🎁

[@Alan-le2fo]

Love wearsvalley,,,my favorite area there...hillbillies is a great little place to eat.happy belated birthday Mike

[@FridaysForever]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Alan-le2fo]

Love wearsvalley,,,my favorite area there...hillbillies is a great little place to eat.happy belated birthday Mike

[@FridaysForever]

Yes! Thank you!

[@taradalmatianshaver6828]

Happy birthday 🎂Mike! Great Video! Sorry you didn’t get to eat at the restaurant that you had planned on for today’s video

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much! Next time hopefully.

[@TheHunts-2017]

Happy Birthday Mr Mike! When we had the honor to meet you both was at that General Store! Then Later that evening at the Rocky Mountain Coaster!!

[@FridaysForever]

Hey guys! Thanks so much and we look forward to hanging out with you again sometime.

[@fordefoodies]

have not tried moon pie coffee but i did learn that sticking a moon pie in the microwave is a WHOLE nother world.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RobinsHappyPlaceGSM]

I ❤ the GSM. Happy belated and blessed Birthday Mike. 🎂🎁🥳

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much!

[@JUDYPATRICK-vf9ql]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE 🍰🎂 🍨🍦 🍫 🏕️🥾 🔥 🎊 〽️ 🎉🥳

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Judy!

[@helenguilford7510]

Belated Happy Birthday Mike !!!🎉

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Helen! 🏕

[@michaelpardue2400]

Happy Birthday Mike 🎂

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you very much!

[@lynnhollingsworth9240]

Happy birthday Mike

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Lynn!