Cades Cove

family and I took a vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. We rented a big beautiful cabin in Gatlinburg. While vacationing in the attractive mountains, on a beautiful sunny fall day, we visited Cades Cove. A gorgeous place that exists in The Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. The Cove is just one of the hundreds of things to visit and view in the Smokies. We drove the eleven-mile trail that loops through the amazing view,

only riding hybrids or mountain bikes. Cades Cove Loop Road: This 11-mile one way road is also a popular option for people on hybrids and mountain bikes. (See above for more information about riding the loop) On a mountain bike, you'll have a few more options for additional riding in the Cades Cove area. They include: Sparks Lane and Hyatt Lane - These two roads can be used to shorten the loop road, or to add a few more miles and see more of the Cades Cove

Day 1 Sugarlands Visitor Center, Elkmont Campground, Abrams Trail, and Abrams Falls As I arrived in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I entered the main entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park proceeding directly to the Sugarlands Visitor Center. First, I watched a twenty-minute documentary film about the history of the Smoky Mountains, including wildlife and nature that visitors might encounter, plus activities offered in the park. While browsing the interactive museum, I discovered stunning

Entering at Cades Cove, I hiked down the narrow muddy trail through the forest listening for the sounds of rushing water. The cold crystal-clear water flowed effortlessly over the smooth rocks and the air was quite refreshing. Carefully, I made my way down stream watching

Trail of Tears. After the natives had been relocated and their land became available, more settlers took the chance of seeking out an existence on the rocky tops of the Appalachians. Part of the Dragon was cleared into a rudimentary road to the Cades Cove Settlement following Parsons Branch in the early 1800s. During the late 1800s, there was a greater influx of settlers, and Graham County was carved out of Cherokee County in

The challenge faced by writers reviewing Gatlinburg is basically trying to choose the most outstanding attractions--among so many. There are so many destinations for so many different ages, groups and preferences, that visitors may have a hard time selecting their top choices as they book their return trip as soon as possible. Americana At Its Best Whether you're a history buff, a travel enthusiast or simply on a short-long vacation trip, Gatlinburg, Tennessee has the best of traditional Americana

park, The Great Smoky Mountains. We got here at 7:00 AM. The Great Smoky Mountains are located between North Carolina and Tennessee. According to my research that I did before we came, The Great Smoky Mountains have many things like Black Bears, Cades Cove, lots of flowers, and many things things to do. We haven't done anything yet but we will start everything tomorrow. We are gonna stay for 5 days. April 31: Last night the people at the front desk were so nice and as soon as we went in our room

forge there are plenty of budget friendly and free activities to do. With the expenses of traveling in today’s economy, many people are looking for ways to save money. According to Trip Advisor, “many free activities are related to parks and nature. Cades Cove, Motor Nature trail, Clingmans Dome are some of the many parks that just cost the gas to drive around them.” (Pigeon) There are several different nature trails that you can hike. Some of them lead to beautiful waterfalls, creeks, and swimming holes

A national park is an area set aside by a nation’s government to protect natural beauty, wildlife, or other remarkable features. Some national parks protect entire environments like coral reefs, deserts, grasslands, mountain ranges, or rain forests. Today about 1,500 national parks protect about 1.5 million square miles. Theodore Roosevelt had a huge impact on the national parks we know today. The three I found most interesting include The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Sequoia National