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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East

The park is rich in American Indian, early pioneer and Civil War history, plus offers 70 miles of trails, tours of the historic Hensley Settlement, cave tours and camping. Visitor Center includes museum, dramatic films, craft sales and bookstore.

Cumberland Gap is one of the most important passages through the Appalachian Mountains, permitting passage between East Kentucky and Tennessee. The park contains remnants of Civil War era iron furnace and fortifications of both Union and Confederate forces.

For the birdwatcher, the park is home to Ring-billed Gull, Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Osprey, and the Bald Eagle to name just a few.

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