Thanks for sharing got to go this past weekend and check it out my wife and myself pretty cool place That I have driven by the area many times and didn't know it existed
Enjoyed this immensely, Ben! I've driven past that swinging bridge many times, but never stopped to cross it. Next time I go, I'll definitely take the trek to the caves. Thanks so much for the video!
I checked these out yesterday. Very cool! There used to be an old house right down the way from these that was wallpapered with old newspaper pages. My mom used to take me there when I was a kid. It's long since collapsed now but I so wish I had some pictures of it!
Valley town is Andrews , Topton area, there are more caves but I know 2 were blocked by forest service bc a guy got stuck and died in the early 90's. My grandmother took us to this one many times, this is the easiest one to get to. But beware of snakes they can be bad there in the summer.
I used to go exporing above the SC Rocky Bottom Camp for the Blind in Sunset, SC. It you go about half a mile on up the mountain and take the left-hand trail of the Appalachian trail there are caves all along there. My fiancee and I used to go there a lot and explore. It's very close to the NC line. LOVED this video. Hope you'll do more like this one!
I definitely wouldn’t bring that along…or any other digging tools. It’s National Forest and a known site. You’d get in some serious trouble I’m afraid.
Yes..I wouldn't either but would like too. I've read the regulations on metal detecting on Forest Service / BLM lands. Allowed but with restrictions. National Park is by invitation only.
If you know how to find that spot she was talking about I definitely could use some help. Myself and a friend from church were discussing looking for it just yesterday.
Thank you so much for sharing this place! We stopped at the NOC on a ride on the Smoky Mountain Railroad but had no idea this was there. Is there parking near the swinging bridge, or where would you park? Thank you so much!
I have. There is an ancient trail that is attributed to Judaculla himself. It’s called the Choestoe. It leads from Devils Courthouse in NC to Brasstown Bald in N. Ga. Along that trail are most of the largest carved stones including Judaculla rock and Track Rock.
thnx for the video guide!!
Thank you for posting this. I am Cherokee and love to check this stuff out
Thank you for doing this!!! I was afraid to go in as a Child ...Snakes!!! Great memories of Nantahala!!!❤😘🙏
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Me and my wife Found the caves today!
Would not have if it wasn’t for this video! It was AWESOME!!!
Thank you!
That’s great! Weren’t they cool!
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Amazing! So cool! Appreciate your content! You have a new subscriber
Beautiful place! Thank you.
Thanks for the adventure and the history that comes with it. Take care.
Thanks for watching. Hope you guys are doing well!
Man I had no idea that was there! I drive past that sketchy bridge several times a week, gonna have to take the family and check it out. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing got to go this past weekend and check it out my wife and myself pretty cool place
That I have driven by the area many times and didn't know it existed
That’s awesome Robert! Thanks for letting me know you went to check it out!
Great video buddy. The next time I down there I will look it up. I did my swift water rescue in the Nantahala River. Beautiful place.
I probably drove past you on my way to the farm. See you boys training all the time!
I've probably been by there several times. Thanks for sharing with us Ben.
Another history advantures...😁
Just saw moon eyed people video ,so subscribed to see more history with adventure
That's a really neat place.. I have a really neat place I think you and you're family would ln enjoy.. The grounds of Hemp village..and Hemp creek..
Definitely sounds like a cool place!
Awesome place, thanks for taking us along.
That’s awesome! Gonna add this to my bucket list!
I took my daughter and a friend to those caves when she was in junior high. My great grand mother lived close to them. When she was a young girl.
Sounds like some great memories there Janet!
Beautiful stretch of highway. Thanks for sharing this adventure
I have been there. There is a rock Shelter near Hiwassee Dam. It is called Raven Rock.
Very interesting exploration Ben! I enjoyed the video
3.5 hours from our home.....hhhmmmm both me and my wife can't walk very far or drive so thank you very much for sharing.
What a great family adventure. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best. Good luck, happy hunting and take care.
Thank you for watching! Happy Hunting!
That's a really neat place, Ben! Thanks for taking us there.
Enjoyed this immensely, Ben! I've driven past that swinging bridge many times, but never stopped to cross it. Next time I go, I'll definitely take the trek to the caves. Thanks so much for the video!
Do it! Holler at me and I’ll go with you!
My mom's family has an old pow wow ground for Native American Indian to come from all over the world and POW WOW
This is awesome!!
Thanks for sharing this! This is right up the road from me ☺️
I checked these out yesterday. Very cool! There used to be an old house right down the way from these that was wallpapered with old newspaper pages. My mom used to take me there when I was a kid. It's long since collapsed now but I so wish I had some pictures of it!
Valley town is Andrews , Topton area, there are more caves but I know 2 were blocked by forest service bc a guy got stuck and died in the early 90's. My grandmother took us to this one many times, this is the easiest one to get to. But beware of snakes they can be bad there in the summer.
I used to go exporing above the SC Rocky Bottom Camp for the Blind in Sunset, SC. It you go about half a mile on up the mountain and take the left-hand trail of the Appalachian trail there are caves all along there. My fiancee and I used to go there a lot and explore. It's very close to the NC line. LOVED this video. Hope you'll do more like this one!
You never know what I might be doing next on this channel!
Dang..I flyfish the river slot and never knew. Next time I leave Cruso and go fish going to have a look. Metal Detector?
I definitely wouldn’t bring that along…or any other digging tools. It’s National Forest and a known site. You’d get in some serious trouble I’m afraid.
Yes..I wouldn't either but would like too. I've read the regulations on metal detecting on Forest Service / BLM lands. Allowed but with restrictions. National Park is by invitation only.
There is a rock shelter near Hiwassee Dam. It is called Raven Rock.
Sshhhh! ….it’s on my list for a future video!
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@@HistoryHoundDetecting do you know where it is?
I do!
@@HistoryHoundDetecting my mom said she told you about something. I don’t mind to show you where it is.
If you know how to find that spot she was talking about I definitely could use some help. Myself and a friend from church were discussing looking for it just yesterday.
Thank you so much for sharing this place! We stopped at the NOC on a ride on the Smoky Mountain Railroad but had no idea this was there. Is there parking near the swinging bridge, or where would you park? Thank you so much!
There is room for two vehicles right at the bridge…but if it’s full there are a couple pull offs a hundred yards down river.
Wish we were closer to enjoys them...
Have you been to Judacula Rock?
I have. There is an ancient trail that is attributed to Judaculla himself. It’s called the Choestoe. It leads from Devils Courthouse in NC to Brasstown Bald in N. Ga. Along that trail are most of the largest carved stones including Judaculla rock and Track Rock.
These are the Devil's Kitchen Caves just off the Nantahala River
That’s them!