Stealthy...Black bear sneaking through in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park #wildlifeplanet #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #blackbear #Smokies #bears #wildlife #wildlifeonearth | T. Lyn Neufeld Photography

Driving the Cades Cove loop is an essential Smoky Mountains experience. Located inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 11-mile scenic drive offers some of the best opportunities for seeing wildlife and historic buildings in Tennessee. Its an unforgettable part of any family vacation or weekend adventure. May is a beautiful time to visit with lush green views, but its also very popular. To avoid the biggest crowds, try arriving early in the morning. An amazing tip: on Wednesdays from Ma

Make Townsend, TN your next vacation destination! Here are 5 fun things to do ⬇️ 🚲 Bike Cades Cove An 11-mile loop through a scenic valley Wildlife sightings are HIGH Best time to go is vehicle-free Wednesdays in the summer 🛟 Float the Little River Fun, lazy river style floats AND adventurous routes Utilize River Rat Outfitter Only open in the summer 🚘 Drive the Foothills Parkway A ~40-mile road through the northern Smokies Overlooks, picnic area, campground & hiking trail to an observation t