Cumberland Gap, KY/TN/VA




















Stayed a few nights at the Wilderness Road Campground in Cumberland Gap.  Nicest campground I've ever been to, they even have showers the size of most people's bedrooms and each site is well stocked with split firewood.  Met lots of nice folks there and got to enjoy some music at a dulcimer gathering.  Took a side trip into the backcountry to do some hiking and primitive camping, which ended up being some of the most brutal trails I've ever accomplished.  Visited the Hensley Settlement, an old moonshining settlement on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere, which was the highlight of the backcountry trip because of an awesome volunteer ranger.  The long and short of it: absolutely visit Cumberland Gap and stay at the campground, take the guided tour of Hensley if you get a chance, but don't ever hike there unless you like pain.

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  1. Bitch, you crazy. I love it!!!! Miss you tons, have fun and be safe!!! I will keep checking up on you!!! xoxoxoxo and lots of love!!! -megan from the art museum :)

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