Staff from 8 National Park Service sites are working to clear hundreds of trees downed by Hurricane Helene in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The crew has thus far cleared over 500 fallen trees from about 10 miles of trail. Several miles of trail in the park have not yet been cleared and have hazardous conditions along the trail.
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 797,346 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023 spent over $25.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $27.8 million.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park seeks public comment on proposed changes to fees for guided tours, picnic shelter rentals, and front country camping. Comments will be accepted by mail or email through September 4, 2024.
Discover 1700s frontier life during the "Gaining Independence on the Frontier" event April 26-28 at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park! This free, family-friendly event will include demonstrations of leatherworking, blacksmithing, basketweaving, and more.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park received the Bill McGaffee Memorial Region Strong Award for contributions to the economy of the Cumberland Gap Region, which includes ten counties in three states.
