Cades Cove 3 Metal Print

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This scenic spot is in Cades Cove which is located in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are beautiful vistas along the one way 11 mile loop road. Valleys and fields with trees and mountains in the backdrop are common to this former farming community. There are over 80 historical buildings in the Cove and the amazing thing is that there is no admission charge.

The Cove started being populated around 1821 and reached 685 (132 families) in 1850. Nearly everyone farmed even if they were storekeepers, blacksmiths, mill operators, etc. The primary crops were wheat and corn. All families had gardens and some had orchards. Wild berries were picked and often canned and chestnuts were abundant in the forests.

The National Park Service banned grazing cattle on the balds (mountain summits or crests covered primarily by thick vegetation of native grasses or shrubs) in 1934 and over a period of time the landowners sold their land rights over to the government. All Gr...

I have enjoyed taking photos since I was a little girl, but especially began learning about the skill and art of photography in college; however, as years went by I, like most of us, put the camera in the drawer and would pull it out only for special occasions. For the most part, photography has been a passion that I put on the shelf; but now I have the opportunity to share with others some of my favorite photos,while exploring creative and new styles in photography and digital art. I enjoy taking photos of just about anything...animals, nature, vistas, people, architecture, and landscapes. I love it all! I am in awe of God's creation and ever so thankful that I have the opportunity to reflect a piece of it through a photograph. I hope...