One of the most popular destinations within Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Cades Cove, and this book showcases its splendor and provides an intimate glimpse of the history behind the beauty of this special place. Preserved by the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to look much the way it looked in the 1800's, Cades Cove's pastoral charm, numerous historic cabins, barns and churches, and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities attract over two million visitors each year. Whether planning to visit the park or seeking a keepsake from a recent visit, readers will find this guide packed with stunning photography and insights.

Bill Lea is the author and photographer of Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife Portfolio. His photographs also appear in Great Smoky Mountains Wonder and Light and the Great Smoky Moutains Weekly Engagement Calendar. He lives in Franklin, North Carolina.

"For more than two decades, Bill Lea has been routinely slicing off parts of Cades Cove and taking them home with him." —Knoxville News Sentinel

"The book includes breath-taking scenic views, animals with personality . . . full-color palette sunrises, shadowy mountain crests and clutches of fog fingers hugging log cabins."

—Blount Today

"This stunning and intimate work gives you the feeling of walking in the photographer's footsteps." —The Franklin Press