Cades Cove

A drive around the loop at Cades Cove with a stop at the Visitor Center and several of the historic buildings.
DSC00100 The day started from my
The day started from my "hotel" in Townsend, Tennessee. You can see my room's balcony in the upper-right. Townsend is a stereotypical little Southern town with…
DSC00095 The view from my balcony. Unquestionably the best $99/night lodging I have ever had. I could seriously see myself living out here. Nothing but green as far as...
The view from my balcony. Unquestionably the best $99/night lodging I have ever had. I could seriously see myself living out here. Nothing but green as far as…
DSC00102 Driving into the Cades Cove area of Smoky Mountains National Park. There are roaring cascades along the road everywhere.
Driving into the Cades Cove area of Smoky Mountains National Park. There are roaring cascades along the road everywhere.
DSC00109 Endless open green meadows and rolling green hills. The 11 mile loop around Cades Cove is a lot like the Yosemite Valley loop, except with 10 times the traffic....
Endless open green meadows and rolling green hills. The 11 mile loop around Cades Cove is a lot like the Yosemite Valley loop, except with 10 times the traffic.…
DSC00144 The John Cable grist mill at the Cades Cove vistor center. Built in 1860 and still in it's original location.
The John Cable grist mill at the Cades Cove vistor center. Built in 1860 and still in it's original location.
DSC00147 The water wheel is still used to grind corn into meal.
The water wheel is still used to grind corn into meal.
DSC00149 One of the preserved stables from the 1800's.
One of the preserved stables from the 1800's.
DSC00232 The meadows look mowed they are so green and perfect.
The meadows look mowed they are so green and perfect.
DSC00234 Another cool, old cabin from the 1800s.
Another cool, old cabin from the 1800s.