The Cumberland Gap is a pass in the eastern United States through the long ridge of the Cumberland Mountains, within the Appalachian Mountains and near the tripoint of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

2024年9月4日 · 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.

Cumberland Gap, natural pass (elevation 1,640 feet [500 metres]) that was cut through the Cumberland Plateau in the eastern United States by former stream activity. It is located near the point where Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee meet between Middlesboro, Kentucky, and the town of Cumberland

Nestled at the foot of the Cumberland Mountains inside Cumberland Gap National Historical Park lies a true East Tennessee gem – the Historic Town of Cumberland Gap. When you pay a visit and witness its breathtaking beauty, immerse yourself in the charming hometown atmosphere, and meet the delightful people that call this place home, you’ll ...

The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located at the border between Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, centered on the Cumberland Gap, a natural break in the Appalachian Mountains.

2023年9月7日 · Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, is a quiet nook with a big history. Discover the top things to do in this Appalachian town, with tips on lodging, dining, shopping, and hiking.

2024年2月2日 · There is no public transportation in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Getting Around 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 …

2019年3月20日 · To help plan a day in Cumberland Gap, we’ve highlighted the top seven ways to experience this small mountain town. 1. Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Cumberland Gap’s National Historical Park is loaded with American Indian, early …

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.

2019年2月16日 · The Cumberland Gap is a V-shaped passage through the Appalachian Mountains at the intersection of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Aided by continental shifts, a meteorite impact, and flowing water, the Cumberland Gap region has become a visual marvel and a timeless asset to human and animal migration.