Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Things To Do (U.S. National Park Service)

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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White Rocks Overlook

Discover rich history, spectacular overlooks, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and an extensive trail system in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's 20,000 acres.

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Park ranger with visitors in Gap Cave

Explore a hidden world found underground- inside the mountains! It is a world of darkness, with fantastic dripstone formations and strange animals who have adapted to the cave environment.

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Cabin at the historic Hensley Settlement

The stories of early pioneers and settlers, Civil War Soldiers, and mountain communities come alive when visiting the numerous historic buildings and structures found in the park.

Pioneer Roots of Our Nation's Destiny
Meet Lincoln, Boone, and others of pioneer stock at a Colonial Trade Faire.
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fog coming through Cumberland Gap as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook

View from the Pinnacle Overlook
Skyland Road leads to the Pinnacle Overlook for a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap.
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The park visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts, and an auditorium with 2 high definition films shown daily.

The park visitor center
The visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts from the region, and an auditorium.
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Camping
The Wilderness Road campground has sites situated in a spectacular wooded setting.
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			Did You Know? Although Cumberland Gap is designated a national historical park, 14,000 of its 20,000+ acres have been proposed, and are managed, as wilderness.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST