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Cades Cove Loop Road This Winter




3 THINGS YOU’LL SEE ALONG CADES COVE LOOP ROAD THIS WINTER

 * Date: December 14, 2023
   



The natural scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is beautiful all the time, and
winter is no exception. If you’re going to be on the Tennessee side, you should
definitely take a drive along Cades Cove Loop Road. It is a great winter
activity, as visitors stay out of the cold and in the comfort of their own
vehicle. Learn more about the route by exploring this list of 3 things you’ll
see along Cades Cove Loop Road this winter:


1. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

The Great Smoky Mountains are some of the oldest mountains in the world, yet
their beauty remains timeless. In the winter, the area turns into a real-life
winter wonderland. Cades Cove receives about 20 inches of snow each season. This
is less than some of the higher elevation areas of the park, such as Newfound
Gap. It is nearly a mile high, receiving 69 inches of snow during the winter
season. When snow does fall in Cades Cove though, it blankets the ground and
forms icicles in the trees. Visitors love this postcard worthy scene!


2. ANIMALS

The beautiful scenery of Cades Cove is home to a variety of wildlife, and you
may have the chance to see some during your drive. You won’t see black bears,
the most popular resident of Cades Cove and the Smokies. This is because they
have gone into hibernation for the winter. However, you may spot a white-tailed
deer. They are often spotted in open field areas. Don’t let their calmness fool
you, as white-tailed deer can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour and leap
as high as 8 feet. Another creature you may see is a wild turkey. If you don’t
see its colorful face, you’ll definitely hear its loud gobble. They tend to be
found in open areas or along roads foraging for food by pecking with their beaks
or scratching the ground with their feet. They search for acorns and berries as
well as small insects. Another helpful characteristic is their eyesight. Wild
turkeys have a 270° field of vision and can see 3 times better than a human.


3. PRESERVED HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

Before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the popular tourist
attraction we know and love today, it was home to a thriving settlement. Park
officials have worked to make sure its legacy lives on through preserved
historical buildings, and you’ll see some along Cades Cove Loop Road. One of
them is the John Oliver Cabin. The cabin is named after the man that built it.
John Oliver and his wife were some of Cades Cove’s first settlers in the 1800s
and the structure served as a cozy first home. They later built a second home
close by. Other structures along Cades Cove Loop Road include Primitive Baptist
Church. Built in 1827, it was the first of several churches in the Cades Cove
community.

We know you’ll love driving along Cades Cove Loop Road this winter! When
planning your visit, check out this list of 4 tips for visiting the Smoky
Mountains this winter!


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