Our first adventure out with Sally and Neal was to the iconic Cades Cove, a settlement from the very early 1800's, with many of the buildings from that period kept as a historic monument. But what a time to visit, with the color at it's peak. Afterword, Neal took us on a side trip he was familiar with, up a side road along a spectacular river. All breathtaking.
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| The drive to Cades Cove was the first indication of how spectacular the color was. There were moments on the road when we were completely surrounded by color. That's Neal ahead. |
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| Our first stop for photographs |
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| This is the John Oliver cabin, the oldest log cabin in the Cove. |
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| Talk about location! |
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| The cove is a large flatland completely surrounded by mountains. Sightings of bear, elk and deer are are common. Over 80 historic buildings are present at the site. |
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| The Cable Mill from about 1970 |
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| It was a gift to visit this beautiful place. |
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| Neal knew of a great photo opportunity on a byway back to Gatlinburg. These next five photos are thanks to him. |
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| And finally, the color from our chalet. Next blog: Clingman's Dome |
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