The Effort to Make Cades Cove a Lake

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Cades Cove is one of the most popular places to visit in the Smokies Cades Cove is one of the most popular places to visit in the Smokies

It's a great place to spot wildlife ... It's a great place to spot wildlife ...

And see historical cabins and churches And see historical cabins and churches

But did you know there was once an effort to make it a lake? But did you know there was once an effort to make it a lake?

Those who liked the idea said it would enhance tourism Those who liked the idea said it would enhance tourism

Ultimately, they decided to preserve the land instead of making a fake lake Ultimately, they decided to preserve the land instead of making a fake lake

And it's hard to imagine it any other way! And it's hard to imagine it any other way!

Can you imagine if Cades Cove was a lake instead? Can you imagine if Cades Cove was a lake instead? Comment and tell us your thoughts! Comment and tell us your thoughts!