Horseback Riding at Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is the perfect destination to introduce the family to the thrill of horseback riding. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park offers guided trail rides that are easy enough for the first timer and still adventurous for the more experienced. Riders, age 6 and up will enjoy a 45-minute ride through an eastern Kentucky forest, beautiful in any season. The stables open weekends in May and are daily after Memorial Weekend until Labor Day. Also open on weekends during September and October. Operating hours are 10am to 6 pm. Contact Cumberland Falls State Resort Park for current prices. http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/
Bill's Riding Stables
Also in the mountains surrounding Cumberland Falls, Bill's Riding Stables offers rides year round, though rides November to March require reservations. From March through October, Bill's Riding Stables is open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Bill's Riding Stables for current prices. 606.528.2066
Hiking Adventures
Hike the trails at Cumberland Falls. Visit Eagle Falls or Dogslaughter Falls.
Waterfalls
Cumberland Falls, the 'Niagara of the South' boasts one of only two naturally occurring moonbows in the world, making this destination Whitley's most visited wonder and the site of countless memorable experiences.
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Wildlife
Bird watching, hunting, and fishing opportunities abound. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of nature!
Shooting Ranges
To prepare for a season of safe hunting, or to line up the sights of your rifle, head for one of the four shooting ranges on the Daniel Boone National Forest. All ranges are open year round. For information about shooting ranges, click here to visit the USDA Forest Service Web Site.
The Whitman Branch shooting range is located a short distance from the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area.
The Whitman Branch shooting range is located a short distance from the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area.
Scenic Views
View nature at its finest!
Redbud Trails
Spring is synonomous with the blooming of the redbuds, dogwoods, and the gobble of the wild turkey!
Cumberland Museum
The museum boasts a wide variety of collections including mounted animals in the Henkelmann Life Science Collection, Abe Lincoln memorabilia, Carl Williams Cross Museum, animated Christmas Dolls and American Indian artifacts. Located at the Cumberland Inn, Williamsburg, Kentucky.
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