Monthly Archive: October 2019

High Wind Warning Close Campgrounds Tonight

High Winds Warning Close Campgrounds Tonight High Wind Warning Close Campgrounds tonight in the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for Blount County this afternoon. The warning lasts until Sunday morning at 5:00 am. Due to high wind conditions that are expected to continue overnight the park service has had to close several campgrounds and several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Elkmont campground and Cades Cove Campground are both closed. Little River Road and Laurel Creek Road have also been closed due to downed trees as a result of the high…
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Cades Cove Loop Road In Autumn

Cades Cove Loop Road In Autumn A ride on Cades Cove Loop Road in autumn is a to-do list must. Cades Cove is a beautiful area of the Great Smoky Mountains. Cades Cove Loop Road is a winding 11-mile road that loops around a valley nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. During fall it is a nice ride to enjoy the colorful fall foliage scenes. It may only be 11 miles but allow 2-3 hours to slowly ride through the valley. Traffic on the one-lane one-way road can be quite crowded at times. Traffic on the weekends during October is…
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