Day 1- Cades Cove

6/29/18 The first day in the Smokies was in the Cades Cove area of the park including a drive around the loop and hikes to Abrahms Falls and Gregory Bald.
Cades Cove A drive around the loop at Cades Cove with a stop at the Visitor Center and several of the historic buildings.

Cades Cove

A drive around the loop at Cades Cove with a stop at the Visitor Center and several of the historic buildings.
Abrahms Falls A quick 5 mile hike out to Abrahms Falls, one of the most popular tourist hikes in the park featuring a close encounter...

Abrahms Falls

A quick 5 mile hike out to Abrahms Falls, one of the most popular tourist hikes in the park featuring a close encounter with a black bear.
Gregory Bald Then a tougher 11 mile hike to Gregory Bald with more bears, owls, and azaleas.

Gregory Bald

Then a tougher 11 mile hike to Gregory Bald with more bears, owls, and azaleas.