Essential Tips for Visiting Cades Cove

Here are some trip saving tips for visiting Cades Cove! OK, maybe not trip saving, but knowing them will certainly make your trip a little easier – maybe even better. Don’t Feed the Animals One of the first tips for visiting Cades Cove, is: please do not feed the animals. There are numerous reasons for this, and hopefully by now this is commonly understood theme. But, in a nutshell, it’s for everyone’s safety as well as the...

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Seasons in Cades Cove

Winter All the seasons in Cades Cove are gorgeous if you ask us. But depending on your preference of season, your favorite season to visit Cades Cove will vary. Although, some will argue strongly that winter is when the Cove is the most beautiful. Activities will be more limited, but like everything in winter they have their own unique charm. Horseback riding isn’t available in the winter, but an intimate winter drive might be on the...

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Black Bears in Cades Cove

Spotting the black bears in Cades Cove is one of the most sought after experiences when visiting the Cove. The black bears in Cades Cove are a majestic sight, indeed; however, there are a few things to be aware of when seeking out this experience. Don’t Feed the Black Bears in Cades Cove Yes, the black bear is a symbol of the Smokies. All around Tennessee towns and parks sell t-shirts and hoodies with black bears on them, mugs...

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Tips for the Ultimate Destination Wedding in the Smoky Mountains

Did you know that the Smoky Mountain area is known as the wedding capital of the South? It’s true. More couples decide to hold their wedding in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville area than anywhere else in the United States, second only to Las Vegas, Nevada.  These couples have a reason for getting married here too! It’s just simply beautiful with tons of available lodging for families and friends to spend the night. Make...

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The History of Cades Cove
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The History of Cades Cove

When new visitors travel to Cades Cove, they’ll notice beautiful fir trees, views of the Smoky Mountains, and a sense of peace as they escape the busy city life. Visitors often come to camp or lodge in cozy cabins while enjoying horseback rides, hiking, or the many historical sites in the national park. Today, Cades Coves is a part of one of the most visited national parks in America: The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Yet, what...

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