News and information concerning Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains
If you’re looking to escape the frequent traffic jams that you’ll encounter at Cades Cove, or if you’re just looking for a peaceful drive through the woods, Rich Mountain Road fits the bill. Rich Mountain Road is an 8-mile, one-way, gravel road that provides stunning views down into Cades Cove. The road heads north from
With the death of Lee Roberson Jr., Blount County has lost an acclaimed artist and a powerful advocate for Cades Cove. Roberson, 79, of Townsend, died at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the family home. No cause of death was announced. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Funeral and Cremation Service.
Planning a trip to the Smokies’ most visited spot, Cades Cove? Need a quick reference for hiking and biking trails around Blount County? Two free new apps are available to help guide you. The Blount Partnership recently launched a driving tour mobile app that provides a history of Cades Cove, GPS mapping, voice narration and
Some visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were hurt when a tree fell during inclement weather. According to park officials, rangers were called around 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday and told people touring Cades Cove had been injured. Rangers found a 41-year-old woman had been knocked unconscious by the falling tree and her 1-year-old
Continuing with our list of “10 Things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains this Spring,” is #9 – Explore Cades Cove on a bicycle. The arrival of warmer weather means more visitors flocking to the Great Smokies in search of outdoor activities. Cades Cove is the most visited section of the most visited national
Horses graze in a peaceful meadow in the late afternoon sun at Cades Cove…. Cades Cove is the best location in the Smokies to view wildlife. Black bears, deer, turkey, and coyotes can all be seen regularly roaming the fields throughout the cove. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to view wildlife.
Plans have been announced for several prescribed burns to be conducted in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fire management officials at the park have burns planned neat Wears Valley, Lynn Hollow and Cades Cove. The burns will take place between March and the end of May, as weather conditions permit. The burn near Wears
Cades Cove is the most-visited location in the Great Smoky Mountains and it’s also home to one of the largest campgrounds. The Cades Cove campground consists of 159 sites and is open year round. Tents and RVs up to 35 feet can be used in the campground. The popular facility provides flush toilets, drinking water
Elijah Oliver, the son of John and Lucretia Oliver, was born in Cades Cove in 1824. Today you can visit the old Elijah Oliver Place via a short, easy 1.0 mile roundtrip walk from the Cades Cove Loop Road. Elijah moved his family out of the cove prior to the Civil War but later bought
Former residents of Cades Cove shared their experiences and their fondest memories of living there during the final day of the annual Winter Heritage Festival of the Smokies Sunday afternoon. >> Read Complete Article
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