The ease, uniqueness and beauty of Cumberland Falls near Corbin, Kentucky is enough reason to visit

Traveling to Cumberland is expedient.
Traveling north or south on Interstate-75, simply take exit 25 in Corbin. About 15 miles west on Highway 25, one will find the entrance to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on the right. Before Interstate highways and paved state roads, a train ride on the Cincinnati Southern to Parker's Lake would begin the journey. Those with the endurance and resilience, a mule-driven wagon ride over unpaved dirt roads would complete the 12-mile, 4-hour expedition to see Cumberland Falls.

Cumberland is unique
Stretching 125 feet across and plunging 60 feet below makes Cumberland one of the largest waterfalls in North America. It is also known as "the Niagara Falls of the South". Cumberland is the only waterfall in the Western Hemisphere that features a "moon bow." A moon bow is the opposite of a rainbow. This natural phenomenon occurs under a full moon and clear sky. A white light begins at the base of the falls and arches upward.

Cumberland Falls is breath taking.
Native American nations such as Shawnee, Cherokee and Chickasaw would spend summer months, along the river's edge and at the base of the falls. 1875, Cumberland Falls Hotel was built and quickly became a popular summer resort destination. This 2-story, 80-room property showcased a dining room and ballroom. The hotel was built along the river's edge and looked down over the falls. Over the years this hotel would be renamed Brunson Inn, and Moon bow Inn until it was destroyed by fire in 1949. Today the site is an observation area to get up close near the falls. This treasure was almost ruined. Up until the 1930's, Cumberland Falls and surrounding area was privately held land and nearly lost to a hydroelectric dam proposal. Delaware Senator, T. Coleman du Pont and Louisville Times editor, Tom Wallace were able to purchase and save the land.
The land was donated and became Kentucky's 3rd state park in 1931. Cumberland Falls is one of Kentucky's most visited parks. Located in Daniel Boone National Forest, makes this an ideal destination for family outings; weddings, horseback riding, river rafting, picnics and weekend retreats.