About Cades Cove

One of the most iconic landmarks in the Smoky Mountains is getting a tune-up! This September, the John P. Cable Mill in Cades Cove will have its water wheel replaced for the first time in 18 years. Swapping out the historic gristmill’s water wheel is no easy task because a new wheel had to be built completely from scratch. Local reporter Jim Matheny recently visited Cades Cove to profile the construction of the new water wheel in a piece for WBIR News:…

No matter the time of year that you visit, Cades Cove is always beautiful and each trip is unique! But even Cades Cove has times throughout the year that it becomes very busy! Learn the best times to visit Cades Cove if you want to avoid traffic, want to see wildlife, or take some stunning photos of the area! …

One of the most-visited places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove Loop Road offers incredible opportunities to see historic sites, wildlife and more. When you drive along the 11-mile, one-way loop road, you’ll be able to see the sights from the comfort of your vehicle. Learn more about the Cades Cove hours before you go to determine the best time to drive through Cades Cove….

Beginning this spring, visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have the chance to adopt black bear cubs as pets. The unprecedented new policy is part of the park’s effort to cut down on the number of abandoned bear cubs in Cades Cove. The National Park Service made the official announcement in a press release this morning. We have summarized the park’s new adoption initiative below….

Cades Cove is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s full of Appalachian history, beautiful and serene sites, and lots of native wildlife. When you visit you are likely to see everything from cardinals, turkeys, and deer, to black bears. We’ve decided to share some cool facts about some of our most famous and precious Cades Cove wildlife.…

Cades Cove is one of the most visited places in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cades Cove is a small limestone valley packed with history, scenery, and wildlife. The 11 mile loop is the usher to everything Cades Cove has to offer. The Cades Cove loop can be navigated by car or bicycle. This popular attraction is open year round and gorgeous to see anytime of the year….

If you are familiar with the weather in the Great Smoky Mountains, you know that it can be unpredictable throughout the year! This also holds true for Cades Cove as weather conditions are often quite variable during each season. While this may be the case, there are still general conditions that you can expect depending on the time of your visit. Here is everything you need to know about Cades Cove weather throughout the year: …

Cades Cove should be on everyone’s itinerary when they visit the Smokies. You may have a few questions before you visit the Cove, and we’ve got the answers!…

If you’ve ever asked anyone what they enjoy most about visiting Cades Cove, one of the more popular responses you’ll hear from people is that they love to venture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see the wildlife up close and in their natural habitat. In the summertime, the animals are thriving, the rivers are filled with fish, and the grasses and forestry are lush and green. Here are a few of the different species you can expect to see meandering through Cades Cove this summer….