Tennessee Cabin Vacationers Love Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cades Cove Is A Recreational Wonderland To Guests Staying In Cabins At The Preserve Resort! The magnificent Tennessee cabin rentals provided by the Preserve Resort provide total lodging luxury and quick and easy access to spectacular Tennessee attractions such as Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Why not lodge in one of these sensational Tennessee chalet rentals- in the very heart of the enchanting Smoky Mountain wilderness.

The Smoky Mountains region of Tennessee and North Carolina is a vacation wonderland that offers a diverse collection of recreational opportunities for Smoky Mountain cabins guests to enjoy. Because this region has so much to offer it's sometimes helpful to plan ahead in order to maximize the time you have in your cabin in the Smoky Mountains while on your Tennessee getaway. The truth is there are enough recreational highlights offered in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surrounding cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, to justify several Smoky Mountain vacations! And many of the guest staying in our Tennessee cabin rentals do indeed return on subsequent occasions to enjoy more of what the Smokies have to offer.

Our guests who stay in the cabins at the Preserve Resort tell us one of the most popular parts of the Smoky Mountains region's natural landscapes is that of Cades Cove. Over two million people a year take the opportunity to explore this picturesque part of the Smoky Mountains on their Tennessee holiday. Cades Cove is a 6,800-acre valley located just outside of Townsend, Tennessee. Cades Cove is a perfect representative example of what the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer; both in terms of recreational opportunities and cultural history. Not only is Cades Cove a picturesque setting that offers spectacular Smoky Mountain vistas, but it is also a treasure trove of recreational opportunities. Cades Cove offers tourists who stay in our luxury mountain cabins a chance to fish, hike, go horseback riding and tour the pioneer cabins in the Smoky Mountains.

Guests staying in the cabins at the Preserve Resort in Tennessee learn much about Cades Cove. Cades Cove unique nature begins with its rock structures- known as its "geomorphology". The valley of Cades Cove is what it known to geologists as a "window"; meaning that older rock outcroppings in the mountains surround the valley floor that is made up of much younger rocks. Millions of years of erosion have "pealed back" the older rock to expose the much younger rock outcrops in the valley below. The bottom line for Smoky Mountain tourists today is that this leads to some magnificent scenery.

Smoky Mountain cabins at the Preserve Resort provide lodging near Cades Cove which helps you get in touch with nature. Cades Cove is a fertile valley which means that it is home to an incredibly rich and diverse cross-section of animal and plant life. The area is made up of over 2,400 acres of primarily open fields that are surrounded by dense Appalachian forests. Some of the many animal species that make their home here in Cades Cove include: wolves, bison, elk, cougars, wild turkeys, river otters, and of course the famous Smoky Mountain black bears. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff is currently working on a vast native grassland and wetland restoration project designed to protect the natural habitat of these many varied Smoky Mountain animal species. Part of this project includes the re-introduction of some of the original inhabitants of the area.

Besides taking in the amazing views of the valley floor, a trip to Cades Cove allows Smoky Mountain vacationers staying in the cabins at the Preserve resort a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One of the more popular of these options includes the guided tours offered here. These educational and highly entertaining programs, which run throughout the summer months and into October, are led by knowledgeable GSMNP staff. If you're looking for an overview of Cades Cove history then a guided tour is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of. In addition to walking tours, Cades Cove Tour Programs include amphitheater presentations, loop road hayrides, and "Junior Ranger" activities for the kids in your Smoky Mountain entourage. Ask for information when you check into your Smoky Mountain cabin at the Preserve Resort.

Tennessee Cabin vacationers love the Cades Cove Loop road. Regardless of whether or not you plan to go hiking in Cades Cove while staying in the Preserve Resort, one of the most popular, and scenic ways to take in the spectacular scenery of the Cove is by driving along the eleven mile, one-way loop road. This drive will amaze you with its incredible Smoky Mountain vistas. The Loop Road is generally open from sunrise to sunset and offers numerous pull-offs for closer experiences with the all-natural Cove beauty. Because the Cove Loop Road is one of the most popular of Smoky Mountain vacation activities cabin guests staying at the Preserve Resort should be prepared to take up to 3 hours to complete the one-way drive during peak traffic periods in the summer and fall.

If your plans include waking up in your luxury log cabin in Tennessee and then hiking within Cades Cove then there are certainly more than enough hiking opportunities to keep you occupied. The trails available within the Cove come in a variety of difficulty levels. Multi-night hikes, day-hikes and shorter jaunts are available for guests staying in our cabins and other park visitors. So no matter what your level of experience you should be able to find a trail to meet your expectations. And there truly is no better way to appreciate the profound beauty of Cades Cove than by walking through the valley in person. The system of trails that crisscross the valley are designed to be shared both by hikers and by people on horseback. So, plan to enjoy these things while on your vacation in Tennessee.

Beyond the sensational natural Appalachian beauty on display at the Cove, the area is also home to some historic Smoky Mountain structures including period cabins, churches and an historic grist mill. Over 70 of these early Smoky Mountain structures can be enjoyed while hiking throughout the Cove boundaries. Many people choose to enjoy a day-hike here by walking the trails, picnicking in some of the specially designated areas, and exploring many of these fascinating historic structures. Beyond hiking, some of the other popular recreational activities available within the Cove include biking, fishing, camping, and horseback-riding. Many of these activities are available on a seasonal basis. So be sure to plan accordingly. Tour booklets filled with helpful information about the Cades Cove area can be collected at the entrance to the Cove. Also you may want to ask for advice about Cades Cove as you check in to your Tennessee cabin in the Smoky Mountains at the Preserve Resort.

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