Cades Cove
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Yes, but it's been awhile; June '73 to be exact./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Assuming, of course, you're talking about the one in the west end of the Smokies; only one I know of.
Bird
Assuming, of course, you're talking about the one in the west end of the Smokies; only one I know of.
Bird
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Rest in Peace
Ah, yes, Hillbilly, I'll never forget that; beautiful place, interesting old log cabin to visit. And I wonder if they still have the exhibition farm. We just spent one night in the campground there; 4 couples sitting around a campfire after the kids went to bed and I was sitting in a lawn chair with my back almost against my motorhome when I noticed a strange expression on the face of a lady directly across the fire from me as she started to get up, and she was looking right at my chair. I glanced down and found that a skunk had come under the motorhome, was right under my chair, looking out to my left. If I'd let my left arm fall of the arm of the chair, I'd have hit him right in the head./w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif I immediately told her (and everyone else who was looking by then) to sit still and go with the conversation and let's just don't do anything to antagonize him. And he eventually wandered on off./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif And later that night, there was an albino skunk wandering around the restrooms; only albino skunk we ever came across in our travels.
Bird
Bird
Bird,
Have you heard of Bramwell,not too far from Princeton WVa?
I have never been there but(I have seen pictures) they say it is a town built by the old coal barrons (millionaires) around the turn of the century,lots of fancy old homes.
Have you heard of Bramwell,not too far from Princeton WVa?
I have never been there but(I have seen pictures) they say it is a town built by the old coal barrons (millionaires) around the turn of the century,lots of fancy old homes.
joysusan
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I went to Cades Cove about 6-7 years ago. It was really beautiful and serene - not many tourists and you could take as much time as you wanted driving around the loop. Go in the afternoon. At about 6 o'clock the riding stable nearby lets its horses into the pasture that is in the middle of the loop. They are of course happy to be free and run like wild horses, kicking up their heals and chasing each other around - it was an extraordinary sight.
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Went there several times. Beautiful place. One time we rented bikes and rode in. It was a very pretty and easy ride until we got to the turn around. I neglected to notice that it is all down hill in and, of course, all up hill out/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif. Made for a long afternoon.
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Bird
Rest in Peace
<font color=blue>Have you heard of Bramwell</font color=blue>
Yep, we've passed through there on US-52, but never stopped to see much. In fact, on quite a long stretch through there, there just aren't many places to get off the road and even stop with a 40' motorhome towing a car./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
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Yep, we've passed through there on US-52, but never stopped to see much. In fact, on quite a long stretch through there, there just aren't many places to get off the road and even stop with a 40' motorhome towing a car./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
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My wife and I have been there every year for over 20 years. We were there this past weekend and plan to go back in November. We get there early in the morning and wait for the park ranger to open the gate just after daylight. We stay in until about 1000 or so and then go out Rich Mountain road to Townsend. Then to some other places, get some boiled peanuts, etc. Then we go back late in the afternoon, maybe take some chciken or BBQ to eat and stay until dark. We love it. It is beautiful anytime of the year but especially in the fall. If you like the beauty of the outdoors and wildlife (deer and black bear) it a great place to. There are a lot of people there during the weekend so if possible it is best to go during the week. Cades Cove is the most visited National Park.
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Roy,
I'm glad you made it. I believe that this past weekend was supposed to be "the" peak.
Richard
I'm glad you made it. I believe that this past weekend was supposed to be "the" peak.
Richard
RAllen
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Although I live far away now in Montana. My love for mountains was born in the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains. Cades Cove is a wonderful national treasure.
Do inholders still farm and graze the bottom lands? Hope so. Never much cared for Cherokee or Gatlinburg but dearly loved what is in between.
Rick
Do inholders still farm and graze the bottom lands? Hope so. Never much cared for Cherokee or Gatlinburg but dearly loved what is in between.
Rick
TerryinMD
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Don't live very far from it.
Yes, this part of the upper Potomac valley is very scenic. You only hear about Harpers Ferry and Antitem Battlefield (a mile or so as the crow flies). There are many scenic areas and much history is to be found.
Terry
Yes, this part of the upper Potomac valley is very scenic. You only hear about Harpers Ferry and Antitem Battlefield (a mile or so as the crow flies). There are many scenic areas and much history is to be found.
Terry
The last couple of times we've travelled back up to Ohio from Norfolk, we have came up Rt 17 to Rt 522 instead of the interstates. That is beautiful & we did come accross several battlefields... I get off the interstates whenever I can - it drives my wife nuts...lol
TerryinMD
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You're doing the right thing.
We did the same thing when we lived in Fredericksburg, VA and travelled back home to Western PA (Pittsburgh for me and Somerset for the wife).
Too many beautiful areas in this country to see. Just need to take the time to do it. Isn't it always the case - too much to do, too little time to do it. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
Terry
We did the same thing when we lived in Fredericksburg, VA and travelled back home to Western PA (Pittsburgh for me and Somerset for the wife).
Too many beautiful areas in this country to see. Just need to take the time to do it. Isn't it always the case - too much to do, too little time to do it. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
Terry
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Try these for info on Cade's Cove.
http://www.rodsguide.com/FOLIAGE.HTM
http://www.rodsguide.com/CADECOVE.HTM
There was 1 person living in Cade's Cove and he had a lot of cow's. About 2 or 3 years ago he died and now there is nobody living there and the cows are gone. There are still plenty of deer, turkeys, and a few black bears. Last weekend when I was there we saw a mama bear and 3 cubs. This was the first time we have seen one with 3 cubs, all other times it was only 2 cubs.
http://www.rodsguide.com/FOLIAGE.HTM
http://www.rodsguide.com/CADECOVE.HTM
There was 1 person living in Cade's Cove and he had a lot of cow's. About 2 or 3 years ago he died and now there is nobody living there and the cows are gone. There are still plenty of deer, turkeys, and a few black bears. Last weekend when I was there we saw a mama bear and 3 cubs. This was the first time we have seen one with 3 cubs, all other times it was only 2 cubs.
WVBill
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My wife and I used to visit Gatlinburg TN every year or so. Cades Cove is near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I really enjoy the history and scenic beauty of Cades Cove but my wife is more into the Crafts and Shopping in Gatlinburg.
We live near Berkley Springs too. Real nice place to visit. Other great places in the northern Shenandoah Valley are Luray and Front Royal.
If your travels ever take you up or down Interstate 81 in Virginia I highly recommend you get off the interstate and take US Route 11 instead. Every 10 to 20 miles along the route you'll find great small towns to visit and explore.
We live near Berkley Springs too. Real nice place to visit. Other great places in the northern Shenandoah Valley are Luray and Front Royal.
If your travels ever take you up or down Interstate 81 in Virginia I highly recommend you get off the interstate and take US Route 11 instead. Every 10 to 20 miles along the route you'll find great small towns to visit and explore.
