Cades Cove Heritage Tour

The Smoky Mountains are full of amazing wildlife! People from all over the country come to Cades Cove to catch a glimpse of these animals. Here at Cades Cove Heritage Tours , the black bear is the most popular and people are always asking questions about them. In this week’s blog, we will tell you all you need to know about the Smoky Mountain black bear . All About Black Bears Black bears are the most common bear in North America. Typically, black bears live in forests, but can also be found in mountains and swampy areas. They are excellent tree climbers. Despite being called black, black bears can also be blueish, brown, and cinnamon-colored in other parts of the country. The black bears in the Smokey Mountains are all black in color and will range from 100 pounds to 600 pounds. The bears can be up to six feet long and stand up to three feet tall from the ground to shoulder. Black bears tend to be solitary animals and like to roam large areas. Most of their diet consists of ...

Cades Cove features several historic buildings, including three churches, log homes, a working grist mill, and other restored structures. In this week’s blog, Cades Cove Heritage Tours would like to tell you all about the historic structures you will see along our public and private tours. Grab the family, grab your camera, and let’s go for a ride! John Oliver Cabin The first historic structure you will see along the tour is the John Oliver Cabin. This cabin is named after one of the first pioneers to settle in Cades Cove. The home has no nails or pegs, the notched corners use gravity to hold it together. The John Oliver Cabin stayed in the Oliver family for over 100 years before the National Park Service eventually took it over. Churches You will enjoy the site of three church buildings along the route. First is the Primitive Baptist Church, then the Methodist Church and lastly the Missionary Baptist Church. These structures are very intriguing and hold lots of history. ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in the world and millions of visitors come through the park every year. There is so much history here in the Smokies, and Cades Cove Heritage Tours would like to share some fun facts. If you are planning a trip to the Smokies, your family and friends will love hearing all these while you are traveling. You will look like a genius and we won’t tell anyone any different! 1. The park was established in 1934. 2. The park covers parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt officially dedicated the park in 1940. 4. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made a gift of $5 Million to the effort. 5. The acquisition of lands for the park totaled over $12 Million. 6. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was the first National Park to be partially federally funded. 7. The first settler in the Smokies was a woman. 8. There are over 2,000 miles of waterways inside the park. 9. 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail runs through the ...

In 2017, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed over eleven million visitors. These visitors come from all across the country to see the beautiful scenery and all the wildlife that resides in the Smoky Mountains . The Smoky Mountains is teeming with wildlife and the best place to see these animals is in Cades Cove . In this week’s blog, Cades Cove Heritage Tours will tell you all about the wildlife to watch for on your next trip through Cades Cove. Make sure you bring your camera! Black Bear Always the crowd favorite! There are about 1,500 black bears that live in the Great Smoky National Park and the best place to spot one is in Cades Cove. Bears are primarily vegetarian. They eat berries, nuts, insects, and plants so watch for them in the wooded areas and don’t forget to look up in the trees! Spotting a bear in Cades Cove is very common. Keep an eye out in the field edges where the grasses meet the forest. The best time to look for bears is early in the morning or...

Whether you are a regular visitor to the Smokies, or you are a first timer, Cades Cove Heritage Tours offers you the opportunity to experience the Smoky Mountains as never before. We offer public and private fully guided tours for individuals and groups of all ages. In this week’s blog, we will answer the questions we are asked frequently about our tours here at Cades Cove Heritage Tours . Why Do You Charge for Your Tours? Aren’t Most Guided Tours in National Parks Free? Most shuttle tours in National Parks are not free. In fact, Cades Cove Heritage Tours is an excellent deal for a guided tour. Most private guided tours can run anywhere from $25 to over $125 per person. Is the Shuttle Going to Be Mandatory for All Visitors? No, Cades Cove Heritage Tours is not part of any plan to make riding mandatory. Cades Cove Heritage Tours is a private non-profit that seeks to provide a superior visitor experience while protecting the natural and cultural resource of Cades Cove. We offe...

Is it just us or does summer always seem to go by to fast? Before we know it, kids will be headed back to school and temperatures will be changing. Let’s take advantage of the season and make some memories! In our blog this week, Cades Cove Heritage Tours will cover some must do’s in the Smoky Mountains this summer! Photo Credit: www.gatlinburg.com Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales For 14 years this summer-long street performance festival has made Gatlinburg the place to be in the summer evenings. Come and see storytellers, musical performers, and cloggers as they take over Gatlinburg streets. Tunes & Tales is a six-week event and has gained so much popularity it has expanded to seasonal special appearances. For the first time ever, the cast will perform on weekends in October. Date: June 21st – August 3rd Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Photo Credit: www.gatlinburg.com Gatlinburg’s 4th of July Midnight Parade Gatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July like no other....

June is the Great Outdoors Month and we would like for you to celebrate it with us here at Cades Cove Heritage Tours . Summer is the best time to get out and connect with nature. There are warm temperatures and beautiful sunshine to enjoy this June. Cades Cove is full of all sorts of nature! From breathtaking views, wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and historic buildings. The Smoky Mountains are the ultimate place to celebrate the great outdoors. So, turn off your phone and reconnect with nature. Breathtaking Views Cades Cove is one of the most popular attractions in all the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . A tour through this valley will allow you to see some of the best views in the whole country. The picturesque setting of Cades Cove is simply breathtaking. The natural fog that hangs over the mountain range is from the vapor that is released from the vegetation in the mountains. The vegetation exhales volatile organic compounds, chemicals that have high vapor pressure an...

Summertime is upon us and families are planning family getaways. If you are looking for one of the most beautiful places, the Great Smoky Mountains must be on your list! Cades Cove Heritage Tours has public and private tours of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . In this week’s blog, we would like to tell you all about the tours offered in 2019. Cades Cove Tour Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll find Cades Cove. It’s an area lush with history, wildlife and some of the most beautiful views you’ll find in the park. For only $20 per person, an expert guide will take you on a memorable and educational experience, perfect for a Saturday afternoon. Location: This tour departs from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, TN at 1:30 P.M. 2019 TOUR DATES: • Sat. Jun 15, 22, 29 • Sat. July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Sat. Aug 3, 17, 24, 31 • Sat. Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 • Sat. Oct 5, 12, 19 • Sat. Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 Cades Cove with Bill Landry ...

Cades Cove Heritage Tours offers public and private tours of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Specializing in Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Newfound Gap. Whether you regularly drive through the Smokies or you are a first-time visitor, Cades Cove Heritage Tours allows you the opportunity to experience the Smoky Mountains as never before. Cades Cove Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll find Cades Cove. It’s an area lush with history, wildlife and some of the most beautiful views you’ll find in the park. An expert guide will take you on a memorable and education experience perfect for a Saturday afternoon. Whether you’re a regular visitor to Cades Cove or this is your first time, there’s always something new to learn or see. Discover the history of the Cove and share in the personal stories of its people. You’ll also learn about the ecology, flora, and wildlife of the region. A tour through Cades Cove will offer you a rare chance to turn off your phone ...