Due to increased national concern about the spread of the H1N1 flu virus and the raising of the Influenza Pandemic Alert Level from 4 to 5 by the World Health Organization, the National Park Service has set up a website to provide visitors with up to date information when traveling to our parks.
Did You Know? Between 1775 and 1810 some 300,000 settlers crossed Cumberland Gap and began settling the land west of the Appalachians. These brave pioneers were following dreams of prosperity in the wilderness of Kentucky. more...