All of these people, and many more like them, are Appalachians who work with their hands. . Click Here . . . The Cades Cove Visitor Center is open daily, except in winter when it is open on weekends. Cultural history displays are integrated with sales items. Orientation information is also available.
Mammals are probably of greatest interest to most park visitors.
Within the park there are now about 50 species of mammals , the largest and most popular being the black bear . Recent bear attack . Grove Trail Laurel Falls LeConte Lodge Charit Creek Lodge Clingman's Dome Walking and hiking are favorite ways for many people to see Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Much of the interest and mood present in the park depends on finding subtle variations in nature not seen from automobiles. For example, wildflowers, cascading streams , the scent of evergreens, and the sounds of birds are best seen and experienced away from roads.