Made the 1.25 mi. hike up Jakes Creek to the Avent cabin.   You have to turn off onto an unmarked trail to reach the site.  Kinda tricky since it was our first time here.  Mayna Avent, one of Tennessee's most esteemed artists who's work is on display at the Smithsonian, used this tiny cabin as … Continue reading A Little Smoky Mountains History and…Da Bear!