Cove Mountain Cabin

11/07/2024

10/24/2024

Doesn't get much better than this. 🧡🍃🍁

10/11/2024

Praying for all those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton in the Southeast 🙏 We’re very fortunate to have no structural damage to the cabin, or any nearby roads leading in. We hope our guests continue to enjoy your fall stays!

09/23/2024

Autumn in the Smokies is unlike anything else and truly a must see! 🌾🍁🌲🍂🏕️ We are almost fully booked for October, but still have a few dates left. ⏳

09/19/2024

News Release—Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee).

Kuwohi is the Cherokee name for the mountain and translates to “mulberry place.” In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ᎫᏬᎯ. The National Park Service strongly supported the name restoration and applauds today's decision, which also received support from local communities and governments.

Kuwohi is a sacred place for the Cherokee People and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. Kuwohi is visible from the Qualla Boundary, the home of the EBCI. Efforts are already underway to update signage, website and other materials with the Kuwohi name.

“The Great Smoky National Park team was proud to support this effort to officially restore the mountain and to recognize its importance to the Cherokee People,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “The Cherokee People have had strong connections to Kuwohi and the surrounding area, long before the land became a national park. The National Park Service looks forward to continuing to work with the Cherokee People to share their story and preserve this landscape together.”

The proposal was submitted in January of this year by EBCI Principal Chief Michell Hicks following an effort started in 2022 by Lavita Hill and Mary Crowe, both enrolled EBCI members, to restore the traditional name of the summit.

Kuwohi is one of the most popular sites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with more than 650,000 visitors per year. It is the tallest point in Tennessee and the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River.

Clingmans Dome has always been known as Kuwohi to the Cherokee People. The mountain became known as Clingmans Dome following an 1859 survey by geographer Arnold Guyot, named for Thomas Lanier Clingman who was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from North Carolina, and Confederate Brigadier General.

Full news release: go.nps.gov/KuwohiNameRestored

NPS Photo/View from Kuwohi

09/05/2024

Fall season is upon us! 🍂🍁 But for now, we’re enjoying all the beautiful greenery 🍃🌿

08/26/2024

One year ago Cove Mountain Cabin became ours! 💚 In honor of this, we'd love to share the original photos of the building process done by Shirley Gillis. We were fortunate enough to get in touch with her daughter who sent us these photos! 📸

06/09/2024

Our monthly bear reminder to always lock your doors. 🐻 🫣 The cabin is secluded but that excludes the bears who live in the woods where you vacation!

06/08/2024

Something about a simple little cabin secluded in the woods...🏕️💫🌲

06/04/2024

Somewhere in these mountains you'll find us. 🏕️

Wears Valley

05/28/2024

Good Memorial Day to all.

Just goes to show you the park service has a sense of humor. Photo courtesy of the national park service.

05/20/2024

05/20/2024

05/19/2024

The 65-step climb up to the cabin is worth it, we promise! 😎🧗‍♂️

05/02/2024

Cozy nights at Cove Mountain Cabin. 🏕️💫