Of all the attractions in the Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove is the most visited. The scenery is spectacular, especially in spring and fall when the foliage is displaying its colors. Wildlife viewing along Cades Cove loop road offers many opportunities to view bear, deer, turkey and other wildlife. At the entrance to the Cades Cove loop road, get a copy of the self-guiding tour book which describes the historical buildings and scenes viewable in the cove. Below are some Cades Cove photos I took in September, 1999.
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Early settlers in the Smokies found fertile valleys to homestead, like Cades Cove, whereas later settlers had to hardscrabble along rocky slopes like those shown in the next set of photos along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.
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(Photos copyright 2000 David J. Sweet, licensed to About.com, Inc.)
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