Cades Cove Was Nearly Turned into a Marina in the 1930s
Cades Cove is far and away the most popular section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over 2 million visitors frequent this breathtaking valley each year to see its…
A Cherokee Legend from Cades Cove: How Rabbit Stole His Coat
The Cherokee people have deep roots in Cades Cove. Years before the first Euro-Americans settled in the cove, the Cherokee had their own village in the valley. Known as “Tsiya’hi,”…
Cades Cove Ghost Stories: The Cussing Cover
Is Cades Cove haunted? We can’t say for sure (that’s a question for paranormal investigators), but we do know that there are a few Cades Cove ghost stories that have…
The Cool History About the Cantilever Barn in Cades Cove
Cades Cove is one of the most popular destinations inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is full of natural wonder, and structures drenched in Appalachian history! There…
Learn the Incredible History of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the Cades Cove Visitors Center
The Cherokee, who first called the Great Smoky Mountains their home, named these mountains shaconage (shah-con-ah-jey), or “place of the blue smoke.” Europeans settled the land in the 1800s, followed…
Your Complete Guide to Cades Cove History
In addition to its stunning natural beauty, Cades Cove also boasts a long and fascinating past. Before you pay a visit to this incredible area, be sure to read our…
