Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. September 9, 2010.
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Cades Cove is one of the most popular parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. The cove is a valley dotted with homesteads, churches, fields and woods. It was turned into a living museum after the establishment of the park in the 1930s. This picture was taken from Rich Mountain road leading out to Cades Cove. If you look carefully you can see part of the loop road that takes visitors through the cove.
Tags: Scenic Sunday, Smokies, Tennessee
Senior Moments 
February 5, 2012 at 11:45 pm |
I always enjoy your photos and particularly from the Great Smoky Mountains. One of the areas in the US that I’ve never been to is in your part of the country and I’ve always wanted to. The mountains are so beautiful!! But the next best thing to being there is your photos! Thanks for sharing the beauty to both you and Betsy! I always take great delight in your photos! Have a great week, George!
Sylvia
February 6, 2012 at 12:00 am |
Beautiful mountains and valley…
February 6, 2012 at 12:36 am |
Such a beautiful area!
February 6, 2012 at 9:34 am |
i love the smoky mountains, so pretty
February 6, 2012 at 10:22 am |
I love Rich Mountain Road! I also love Parson Branch Road:)
February 6, 2012 at 11:00 am |
So peaceful and gorgeous!
February 6, 2012 at 11:12 am |
Beautiful! Are you experiencing spring now? It’s snowing here.
Linda
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February 6, 2012 at 3:06 pm |
I don’t know if I’ve ever ridden around the cove without thinking I wish I owned it all from mountain top to mountain top.
February 6, 2012 at 4:28 pm |
I’ve always wanted to see this part of the country and when I do I’d map out my itinerary based on your posts.
February 7, 2012 at 12:21 am |
A trip to the Smokies wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t do Cades Cove. I haven’t been in a few years and if Hubby doesn’t take me this summer I may have to go by myself! 🙂
February 7, 2012 at 8:24 am |
Such a lovely view; so tranquil!
February 7, 2012 at 8:43 pm |
This sure looks good to me!
February 8, 2012 at 7:09 am |
Fantastic scene
February 10, 2012 at 1:58 am |
Seems to be a place where to forget the sorrows of the world. Beautiful!