I've only been to the Rio Grande as a kid. I worked in Woodland Park, so I drove up Pikes Peak., took my son to the air force museum, 7 falls, and Garden of the God's. There also. After that, all the hidden jewels like coalminers road ECT... Never been to any of the others, though not sure if Cades Cove is state or national. I did promise a friend I'd go my next time back. He was born into its history and promised a private tour. Will kinda be like walking through history with a grandpa as the narrator. I do look forward to that.