Monday, October 09, 2006

Cades Cove

Today was a beautiful day! Highs around 78, no humidity, a light breeze and barely a cloud in the sky. We packed a picnic lunch and headed to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Cades Cove is a one way 11 mile road around and through an old mountain settlement. It's known for its wildlife and natural beauty. And this time of year for its fall colors.
We did not expect to see much wildlife as we went in the early afternoon when the animals are usually not visible. Boy did we get a surprise. Here are some photos of what we saw. A momma bear and baby cubs, a big black bear, some deer just off the road, and wild turkeys.




Tomorrow is supposed to be another beautiful day and we have heard that the fall colors are near peak up by Cherokee, NC. So we are heading that way tomorrow. Until then......here's a photo of the natural beauty of Cades Cove.