The One Place In Kentucky That Looks Like Something From Middle Earth
By Rachel Shulhafer|Published October 23, 2016
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Rachel Shulhafer
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I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. I have lived elsewhere twice, but keep coming back. I'm a video editor and freelance writer who enjoys watching people wearing University of Louisville uniforms excel at sports, scaling the faces of large rocks, and hanging out with my border collie/laborador/cattle dog mutt thingy that I have.
Throughout the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, you’re going to get a glimpse of some magnificent scenery you won’t find anywhere else. The towering arches, moss-covered boulders, and thick forests will make you think you’ve been transplanted into a Tolkien novel. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, which is located in the southern part of Daniel Boone National Forest near Corbin, boasts impressive waterfalls, meandering streams that cut through lush forests, and areas that look too beautiful to be real, like something from Middle Earth.
The most well-known attraction in the park is its namesake, Cumberland Falls. Known as the "Niagra of the South," this massive waterfall is 125 feet wide and plunges into a gorge that you must go explore.
Part of the reason Cumberland Falls is so amazing is because you can see a rare moonbow. On clear nights during a full moon, light from the moon reflects off the mist of the waterfall, creating the moonbow. Cumberland Falls is the only place in the western hemisphere where this happens.
Depending on the part of the park you are exploring, you have a pretty good chance of strolling along next to a stream, with the sound of trickling water breaking the silence of the woods.
Another majestic waterfall located within the park is Dog Slaughter Falls. This stunning 20-foot waterfall is near the mouth of Dog Slaughter Creek, almost to the Cumberland River. The water pools at the base of the falls, making a pristine swimming hole.
Or you'll look up to see trees growing out of the sides of cliffs and rock formations, twisting and bending to grow upwards despite obstacles in their way.
Another waterfall you must see during your time at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is Eagle Falls. Eagle Creek plunges 44 feet over the side, splashing on the huge boulders below, and eventually empties into the Cumberland River.
For more information on Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, or to find specific directions to certain trails and landmarks, visit the website.
Has anyone ever explored this park?
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