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Hot Cider Toddy

Enjoy two local holiday recipes from local ladies.

Sweet Potato Pie

Louise’s Pie Crust
Louise Woodruff
Walland, TN
Flour, White Lily Self-Rising
½ c. buttermilk
1/3 c. shortening
Sift bowl full of flour, make well in center, add buttermilk and shortening. Dip in and mix together with hands to make a very stiff batter, then let set about 10 minutes. Work back down and roll out thin on floured board to fit [...]

Fun Time for Elk in Oconaluftee

 

Elk like to have fun in the park, too! These fine fellows were seen frolicking near Oconaluftee Visitor Center recently. Click here or on the photo and see if you can find the two elk in the background trying to steal the scene.

Hike to Abrams Falls

 

A hike to Abrams Falls is the perfect centerpiece to a day spent in Cades Cove. Click here or on the photo to see why it has become one of the most popular trails in the park.

Rushing Rivers and Streams

 

Rivers and feeder streams were turned to powerful whitewater and impressive cascades after over 3 inches of rain fell in less than 48 hours this week! Click here or on the photo to view the video.

Fall Color: October 30

 

Great weather during the first week of November means the perfect time to get out and see the leaf color before its gone! Click here or on the photo to see what you’re missing.

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An Autumn Postcard featuring Elk

 

Images of the season, from elk to mountains painted in fall color! Click here or on the photo to view the video.

Churches of Cades Cove

 

Why are there handprints on the ceiling of the Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove? And which church has the best acoustics? Join Elizabeth and Jill, and their friend Kelly, for a visit to the three remaining churches in Cades Cove. Click here or on the photo to view the video.

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