It was settled in the 1820s. The land was rich and fertile and produced abundant crops. Deer and bear were plentiful, so people lived off of the land. I often imagine myself in the places of those who worked a living from the land and created a community where jobs like apple peeling and corn shucking were social events. When we visit the area, we usually spend a day at Cades Cove.
Wildlife is still in abundance.
We saw several does with fawns. I had the opportunity to visit with a doe and two babies for a while. They let me get really close and get some great pictures. I also got a chance to see a mama bear with three very playful cubs. I didn't get close to them.