In the Smokies – Cades Cove and the Ogle Cabin

On my recent trip to Tennessee, I spent some time photographing in two of my favorite areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – in Cades Cove and at the Ogle Cabin.

Cades Cove is one of the most popular areas of the park. It has a one-way 11 loop road that takes visitors through valleys, past cabins and barns, and offers a chance to see the wildlife in the park.

One of the scenes I’ve been trying to photograph for years was trees in the early morning mist and fog in the valley. This year, I finally managed to get a few photos that I’m happy with.

 

 

 

One of the old farms complete with out building has been restored and is open to visitors near the visitor center. Here are a couple of photos I took in the Smokehouse at the farm.

 

And a photo looking out from the barn to the river

There are several churches along the loop road at Caves Cove. These are a few photos from the the interior of the Cades Cove Methodist Church.

 

 

 

 

Another area I love to photograph in the park is at the Ogle Cabin at the start of the Motor Nature Trail accessible from downtown Gatlinburg. These are a few photos I took of the cabin and the barn this year.

 

 

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing a few photos from some of my favorite parts of my favorite National Park – the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.