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Cumberland Gap National Historical Parkview from Pinnacle Overlook
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Park ranger with visitor
The visitor center is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day.

Park grounds and picnic areas are open daily.
The road leading to the Pinnacle Overlook may be closed periodically due to inclement weather including ice, snow, and lightning.
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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Living history demonstration
History comes alive!
Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten!
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Fire Pink, a bright red appalachian wildflower.  

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.

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Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 12:57 EST