A half-mile, paved trail designated the John Oliver Cabin Accessible Trail has been opened in Cades Cove. The trail is around 8-ft. wide so as to allow adequate space for wheelchairs or other mobility devices to pass one another. “The work of making our parks more accessible for all is so important,” Superintendent Cassius Cash
A 73-year-old Georgia man recently drowned at Abrams Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a seven-hour rescue operation involving divers was conducted to retrieve his body. Stephen Musser of Roswell, Georgia, had been swimming in a large pool near Abrams Falls on Friday, Aug. 27. He was caught up in the current
The first time Earl and Tammi Layhue laid eyes on the hills of Southern Appalachia, they knew they’d come home. At the time they were living in Sandusky, Ohio; the year was 1997, and they came down on vacation. A few years later, they returned for their honeymoon, and again, the mountains spoke to Layhue
Parson Branch Road in Cades Cove could be closed through 2016 – The Daily Times: News The ravages of a tiny insect have forced Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials to close Parson Branch Road in Cades Cove. It is not expected to reopen in 2016. More than 1,700 hazardous trees, damaged by the hemlock
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials are planning a series of controlled burns within the Cades Cove area of the park. If weather permits, burn operations could begin on Oct. 26 and run through November. Fire managers have identified multiple fields totaling approximately 300 acres for fire treatment. >> Read Complete
Fall color in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is dazzling, with crisp hues of red, brown, yellow and orange painting the landscape. Each September and October, the national park features another autumn spectacle—the migration of the monarch. Hundreds of these bright orange and black butterflies dance through the landscape as they begin their journey south to overwinter in Mexico. >>
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
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
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