Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America.
Things To Do - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S.
2022年12月3日 · Discover rich history, spectacular overlooks, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and an extensive trail system in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's 24,000 acres.
Plan Your Visit - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S ...
2024年2月2日 · Leaving the visitor center, park visitors can drive a winding four-mile-long road up to the Pinnacle Overlook (elevation 2,440 feet) for a spectacular view into Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. The road is closed to vehicles 20 feet or longer in length.
Visitor Centers - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S ...
2024年10月22日 · Start your visit at the main park visitor center, located along U.S. Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Walk beneath huge indoor 'trees' and into the museum to explore exhibits and artifacts.
Gap Cave - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S.
Initially described by Dr. Thomas Walker in his 1750 journey through the Gap, Gap Cave was soon well-known as a cavity in the face of Cumberland Mountain from which a constant stream of water and cold air issued.
Maps - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S. National …
More Maps for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Park Map (10.1 mb) The entire park, from the official map and guide, in color. Cumberland Gap Area Map (3.3 mb) Map of Wilderness Road and area trails near Cumberland Gap, in color. Route of the Historic Wilderness Road (2.62 mb) Map of the historic Wilderness Road, in color.
Guided Tours - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S.
How to participate in a Gap Cave Tour: REQUIRED! Make a reservation, by noon the day before desired tour date; Come to the Visitor Center in Middlesboro Kentucky and pay for your tour before 9:30 a.m. the day of your scheduled tour. Important things to know for a safe and enjoyable Gap Cave Tour:
Cumberland Gap - U.S. National Park Service
2024年12月4日 · In 1750, the Virginia Loyal Land Company sent Thomas Walker to find a pass into western Virginia (now Kentucky). Walker journeyed through the gap and named the mountain after Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland.
Cumberland Gap - U.S. National Park Service
2024年2月27日 · For thousands of years, a multitude of people and animals have journeyed through the Cumberland Gap. A combination of geological factors made this critically important transportation link possible. As the Cumberland Mountain formed Yellow Creek cut through the mountain creating a notch in the mountain at the same time it was rising.
Hensley Settlement - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park …
2022年12月10日 · Around 1900, Burton Hensley acquired 200 acres of land on top of the Cumberland Mountain. He divided the land among his children including 21 acres to his daughter Nicey. In 1903, her husband Sherman decided to move their family to the top of the mountain.