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The Blue Heron Bridge once carried cars to and from a coal mine. It was decommissioned in 1962 but refurbished in 1989 for non-motorized traffic.

Straddling the border of Tennessee and Kentucky, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area offers rugged gorges, scenic rivers, and one of the highest concentrations of natural bridges in the Eastern United States. Visitors can hike, paddle, or ride through sandstone bluffs and forested trails while exploring remnants of former logging and mining communities like Blue Heron and No Business. The area’s rich natural and cultural history is preserved through interpretive signage, and adventurous travelers can even stay at the remote, trail-accessible Charit Creek Lodge.

Known as the “Niagara of the South,” Cumberland Falls is a must-see with its powerful 70-foot drop. The state park also features other waterfalls like Eagle Falls, and during a full moon, it's one of the few places in the world where you can witness a rare moonbow. Easy trails lead to great viewpoints, and the surrounding park offers plenty of quiet spots by the river. Best visited after heavy rain for peak flow. Cumberland Falls Campground is a solid choice for camping, with prices starting at $22 per night. Other campground options are also available nearby if you prefer something different.

Be careful, depending on the weather, it can be very slippery inside the rock arch! However, it is worth taking a look at the chimney at the back left of this special rock arch.

Though very near a popular, high-traffic trail system, this little waterfall and pool feel pleasantly isolated. It's especially beautiful in fall, but be ready for slippery, muddy conditions!

The well-known and well-visited Cumberland Falls can show different faces depending on the season and recent weather. Viewable from both banks of the Cumberland River, the falls is a popular site for a reason!

Yahoo Falls is said to be the highest waterfall in Kentucky. If you are in the area it is definitely worth running here as you can get right up to, and behind it. For the best experience, a visit during the spring is recommended while there is plenty of water flowing.

If you are running from Blue Heron and onto the Kentucky Trail, you have to cross over the Blue Heron Railroad Bridge. It once carried coal mine cars over the river until the site was abandoned in 1962. The bridge was renovated in 1989 for use by pedestrians as part of the area regeneration into an outdoor museum.